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FIELD AND STAFF. 

Lt. Col. Wm. H. Seward, Jr. Chaplain VVarham Muilae. Major K. P. Taft. 

Colonel Joseph Welling. 
Surgeon S. A. Sabin. Q. M. H. P. Knowles. Asst. Surgeon D. S. Chamberlain. 



THE 



NINTH NEW YORK 



Heavy Artillery 



A History of its Organization, Services in the Defenses 
OF Washington, ISIarches, Camps, Battles, and Mus- 
ter-out, WITH Accounts of Life in a Rebel Pris- 
on, Personal Experiences, Names and Ad- 
dresses of Surviving Members, Per- 
sonal Sketches, and a com- 
plete Roster of the 
Regiment. 



BY f/ 

ALKRED SEELYE ROE 

of Company A. 



' For freedom's battle, once begun, 
Bequeathed by bleeding sire to son. 
Though baffled oft, is ever won." 

— Byron. 



Published by the Author, Worcester, Mass. 
1899. 




4o213 

Copyright. iSgg, 

by 

Alfred Seelye Roe. 

TWO COPIES BECEIVED, 












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8EC0N3 COPY, 






PRESS OF 

F. S. Blanchard & Co.. 

WORCESTER, MASS. 



PREFACE. 

This book is in no way a history of the Rebellion. Not the 
slightest effort has been made to generalize, but throughout, the 
story is contined to the career of one regiment of soldiers. Dur- 
ing the war more than 2,000 similar organizations did similar 
service, but what our regiment did, what our boys suffered, 
where they went, what they saw, — all these items make up the 
matter of this compilation, for such it is in the most thorough 
acceptance of the word. 

General Sherman said that no two men ever saw the same 
battle in the same light; that their stories, both true, would 
differ in essential features; granting this to be so, how much 
more diverse must be the recitals of the nearly 3,000 men who 
constitute the vast aggregate of the Ninth? While the infantry 
regiment, as a rule, was kept together and moved compactly, 
our body was divided into three battalions, and these again 
were subdivided, oftentimes, into more parts than companies, 
till we had squads scattered seemingly over a large part of the 
District of Columbia. Even when our departure from the de- 
fenses came, and for a few days we marched together, we were 
soon separated, and an observer for each division was desirable. 
Under such circumstances it became necessary to call on all 
surviving members of the regiment for such data as they might 
possess. Many responded nobly. Some who promised much, 
failed to send anything. However, those who did comply sent 
enough to occupy the possible time of nearly four years in read- 
ing and copying. 

Along with these letters, written home in wartimes, and the 
daily record so carefully kept at the time, and preserved since, 
access should have been had to the regimental and company 
books, along with the pay-rolls now in the keeping of the War 
Department in Washington. Some organizations did not com- 
ply with the demands of the government at the end of the war, 
and retained their documents, to this day open to any one car- 
ing to read; but the great majority of the regiments obediently 



4 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY AETILLBRT. 

turned in their books, and now when they humbly ask the priv- 
ilege of referring to the record that they themselves made, they 
are told that the books are too precious for ordinary eyes, and 
moreover the custodians say they will not even answer ques- 
tions. They tell us that transcripts have been sent, in our case, 
to Albany, and that there these records are accessible; but these 
same transcriptions are full of errors, which might be obviated 
by comparison with the Washington data, but we are refused 
the opportunity. That these Washington records might be 
examined, a request was forwarded to the secretary of war, 
endorsed by General William H. Seward, Colonel Anson S. 
Wood, at the time commander of the New York department of 
the Grand Army of the Kepublic, and by the Hon. Sereno E. 
Payne, member of Congress from the 28th District, and also 
by Governor Roger Woleott of Massachusetts. To this seem- 
ingly reasonable request came the reply that the books referred 
to are in the custody of the oflSce, but they can not be consulted 
for historical purposes, nor can access to the records be given 
to persons not officially connected with the department. A very 
long letter accompanied the rufusal, which at the best is only 
a dog-in-the manger projiosition. At once the query rises, "Why 
are men who have reason to be interested in this record thus 
refused?" There is no good answer, but it has been surmised 
that the department contemplates a continuation of the Re- 
bellion Record, already printed at an expense of two and one- 
half millions of dollars, picking out what may be supposed to 
interest the jmblic. Then there is a possibility that they will 
be kept sealed, till the men most interested in them have passed 
away; they will become fair fields for the discoverers and ex- 
l)lorers of the next century to roam through. Colonel A ins- 
worth, the officer in charge of the archives, has intimated thai 
such publication, as indicated above, may come some day, bul 
it will be like the Revolutionary rolls now issuing from the 
state of Massachusetts years after those who made the record 
have ceased to care. An extract from the letter written by the 
acting secretary of war to the Hon. Mr. Payne follows : 

It is proper to remark, further, that there is no necessity that 
Mr. Roe should have access to the records on file here for the 
purpose described in the communication of Mr. Kenyon, which 
accompanied your letter. .\ complete record of all the officers 
and men of the ftth Nt-w York Artillerv, as shown bv the rolls 



PREFACE. O 

on tile in this department, was furnished to the adjutant general 
of the state of New York in 188S. and it is understood that that 
otiicial has already published, or is about to publish, the record 
of the regiment. At any rate, nothing additional can be ob- 
tained from the rolls on file here. 

And there is no necessity that he should have access to the 
regimental books "so as to note the different orders issued cov- 
ering the movements of the regiment." Such movements can 
not be ascertained with any degree of accuracy from those 
books; but all the important operations in which any regiment 
was engaged can be readily ascertained by consulting the vol- 
umes of the Rebellion Records, which have been published and 
widely distributed by this department. 

To the foregoing I make this reply, that it is just the matter 
not deemed of sufficient importance to be printed that the regi- 
mental history needs. The world is not concerned about the 
9th New York Heavy Artillery in the ' t. The general 
history of the war, with its great leaders and battles, gives what 
the reading world desires; we wish to know what the indi- 
vidual accomplished. The history of a regiment becomes to 
that of the war what a local history is to that of the country. 
The people of the section from which the regiment was raised 
are interested in what their friends did, and it is for the com- 
piler of the nariative to judge what will entertain them; he is 
better qualified to decide than a man though high in ofHee, to 
whom the whole collection in his bureau is just an array of facts 
and nothing more. It is to be hoped that this unfair condition, 
at no distant day, though too late to be of service to us, will 
cease to exist, and the men whose deeds are recorded there may, 
with their mortal eyes, have the privilege of looking upon the 
papers. A campaign to this effect should be inaugurated. 

Without the co-operation of many this history had been an 
impossibility. Fortunately, there was a long list of whole- 
souled, devoted men who said, "Go in and give the project a 
start, and we will back you up.'' To all such my thanks are due, 
and they are hereby rendered. An enumeration of all those thus 
connected would be difficult, but I must name General William 
H. Seward, who has helped in many ways from the start; Col- 
onels Anson S. Wood, William Wood, and S. B. Lamoreaux, 
who by recollection, correction and suggestion have speeded the 
task; Major Chauncey Fish, whose untiring zeal has been an 
inspiration; Major George W. Brinkerhoff. Captains J. H. Hyde, 



b NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

F. A. Sinclair, and S. A. Howe, whose readiness to respond to 
questions has been exceedinjjly helpful; Adjutant V. A. Ken- 
jon for invaluable suggestions and data; Lieutenants IS. F. 
Harris. E. L. Huntington, and J. D. Knapp, who furnished valu- 
able data from their diaries; G. H. Alpeter, John Colligan. J. H. 
De Voe, W. G. Duckett, E. T. Dunning. C. A. Ford, O. J. Frost, 
H. P. Howard. S. E. Hurtubise, A. K. Long, Charles McDowell, 
J. H. Marvin, R. Morehouse, F. N. Parish. L. B. Rice, Steph. 
Reeves, C. L. Shergur, A. E. Stacey. Frank Tallman. F. A. Tall- 
man, all of whom by diaries, letters, or memory supplied much of 
the matter herein recorded; the families of Surgeon S. A. Sabin, 
Captain P. R. Freeoff. Chaplain Warham Mudge, Lieutenant B. 
J. Yard, Sergeant N. G. York, Sergeant H. K. Austin, find 
Walter Deuel, for painstaking coiupilatiocs and answers to 
questions; outside of the regiment and its immediate connec- 
tions thanks are» reby tendered to Captain George E. Davis 
of the lOth Vermont for valuable suggestions; to Chaplain E. 
M. Haynes of the same regiment for the use of maps of Win- 
chester and Cedar Creek battlefields; to Major E. Y. Golds- 
borough of Frederick, Md.. for assistance; to Colonel Frederick 
Phisterer, assistant adjutant general of New Yoi-k,with Mr. W. 
A. Saxton of his staff for most courteous and cordial attention 
and aid. and. finally, ray obligations are acknowledged to Col- 
onel John D. Billings of Cambridge, Mass., author of "Hard- 
tack and Coffee," for the use of numerous cuts from that valu- 
able publication. 

Anticipating the criticism of some that no set rule has been 
followed in the size of portraits, I would state that the rule of 
necessity has been the only one heeded. Where a cut was al- 
ready in existence, as those of myself and sundry others, the 
same has been used. Where new ones were made, only the best 
results possible were desired. A later portrait of Colonel Snyder 
was diligently but unsuccessfully sought. Should one ever be 
oblaiued I jiledge myself to send an engraved copy to every pur- 
chaser of this book. 

Comrades! The History, such as it is. is now yours. Its prep- 
aration has taken the time of nearly five years. I am not sorry 
that I have done the work, but I would not undertake such a 
task again. Read it carefully and. if it pleases yon. give me the 
benefit of your approbation. If you find faults, as you must 
inevitably, criticise as sparingly as possible, remembering that 



PREFACE. ' 

I have written with no axe to grind, no debts to pay, with no 
malice to satisfy, having one object only, viz., the perpetuation 
of the memory of our regiment, the 9th New York Heavy Ar- 
tillery. 

ALFRED S. ROE. 

Worcester, Mass., September, 1899. 



CORRECTIONS. 

Page 58, 19th line, Surgeon Dwight S., not D. W. Chamber- 
lain. 
Page 76, 2d line, for Frank W.. read Frank A. Sinclair. 
Page 79, 5th line, read Xinth. not North. 
Page 120, 23d line. Colonel Tompkins, not Thompson. 
Page 124, 1st line, for Colonel Harvey, read Henry. 
Page 129, 2d line, R., not R. E. Burton. 
Page 248. 1st line, Andrew S., not John S. Hall. 
Page 320, Lieutenant Burton did not escape. 
Page 459, C. W. Blanchard enlisted in 1863. 



CONTENTS. 

Page. 

Chapter I. Second Wayne and Cayuga Regiment, 9 

Chapter II. From Auburn to Washington. 19 

Chapter III. Through Washington, 25 

Chapter IV. Camp Life and Road-making, 31 

Chapter V. Camp Nellie Seward and Fort Kearney, 36 

Chapter VI. Camp Morris and the 9th Heavy Artillery, 44 

Chapter VII. Life in the Forts, 50 

Chapter Vni. Fort Foote. 57 

Chapter IX. Soldiering in the Defenses, 66 

Chapter X. A General Shaking-up, 77 

Chapter XI. Reaching the Front, 85 
Chapter XII. From the North Anna Through Cold 

Harbor, 91 

Chapter XIII. From Cold Harbor to Petersburg, 107 

Chapter XIV. To and Through Monocacy, 121 

Chapter XV. Retreat and Pursuit, 135 

Chapter XVI. The Valley and Winchester, 142 
Chapter XVII. The 3d Battalion from Petersburg to 

Harrisonburg, 157 

Chapter XVIIL The Valley and Cedar Creek, 163 

Chapter XIX. From Cedar Creek to Petersburg, 194 

Chapter XX. Petersburg. Through March, 1865, 206 

Chapter XXI. Breaking the Lines, and Sailor's Creek, 223 

Chapter XXH. The Danville Raid, 240 

Chapter XXIII. Riclimoud. Washington, and Home, 251 

Chapter XX I\'. Those Who Were Left Behind, 264 

Chapter XXV. Miscellaneous, 273 

Chapter XXVI. Prisoners of War, 307 

Chapter XXVII. Veteran Association, 367 
Chapter XX^'TIT. Personal Experiences of the Civil 

War, 390 

Chapter XXIX. Personal Sketches, 409 

Chapter XXX. Regimental Roster, 453 



NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

CHAPTER I. 

Second Cayuga and Wayne Regiment. 

What happy fate was it that associated these two melodi- 
ously named counties in the 2oth Senatorial District, and thus 
made them parents of two as devoted organizations as from 
1861 to 1865 went foriih from the Empire State? Of the sixty- 
one names that make up the county appellations of New York 
we, who were fortunate enough to have lived among the drift 
hills and in the fertile valleys of this part of the state, count 
Cayuga and Wayne, if not the most beautiful, at least as lovely 
as any of the list which, from Albany to Yates, we were wont 
to repeat coucertedly in our schoolboy days. 

The first word recalls the lake of the same name — Auburn, 
ever loveliest village of the plain; the Indians whose tribal ap- 
pellation was taken for that of the county, and above all thf: 
chief of the same tribe, whose melancholy epitaph every one 
who has visited Fort Hill cemetery readily calls to mind. 
"Who is there left to mourn for Logan?" hallows all the sur- 
roundings; the second name, covering territory once a part of 
the first, reminds us of that brave Revolutionary soldier who 
proclaimed himself ready to storm h — 1 if Washington would 
but plan the attack. From Stony Point to his final resting-place 
on the shores of Erie, was a weary march for Mad Anthony 
Wayne, but those who live under the sound of his great name 
falter not in their admiration for his vigor and courage. 

To these regions came, after the Revolution, people of kin- 
dred birth and rearing, and for a similar purpose. Prosperity 
attended them. Free and independent themselves, they had 
little respect for a system that projiosed to enrich one class at 
the expense of another. Nowhere in this broad land were 
there more or more willing laborers on the Underground Rail- 
road. In Auburn lived for many years William H. Seward, 
the author of the Irrepressible Conflict, who, at a latter date. 



10 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

through an assassin's knife, was To seal his devotion to his prin- 
ciples with his blood, and whose son. bearing his own honored 
name, was to be the esteemed leader of one of tlie regiments 
raised in this favored loeality. Thus placed and thus reared, 
what wonder that the sons of Cajuga and Wa.vne early re- 
sponded to the tocsin of battle! Indeed, it is claimed that 
men were enrolled in Auburn, eager for the fray, long before 
the first gun had been fired upon Sumter. The first call for 
troops found our fathers and brothers ready, and while no 
regiment at first hailed entirely from this section, yet by com 
panies, squads and individuals they found their way very early 
into the ranks of war. Cayuga sent her earliest enlisted men 
into the 19th Infantry, afterwards the 3d [Light] Artillery, 
and the 75th; into the Sth, 10th and 11th Cavalry; the 1st 
Independent Battery, the 3d and 4th Artillery and the 50th 
Engineers; those from Wayne were more widely scattered, 
through the 13th, 17th, 27th, 33d, 67lh, 98th and lOoth In- 
fantry; Sth, lOth and loth Cavalry and the 3d Artillery. The 
75th was called the "Cayuga Regiment," but Wayne and Seneca 
made up a i)art of its numbers. 

When. July 2d, 1862, President Lincoln called for 300,000 
additional men, the yeasty or frothy days of soldier making 
had passed. Bull Run, Ball's Bluff and the Seven Days" Fight 
had sent home object lessons to disillusion any and all who 
had thought that war was all glory. The South had evidenced 
sufficient strength to warrant the calling for three years of 
service. Under such circumstances, men knew that they were 
not entering upon a holiday picnic. Ajiitarently the majority 
counted the cost, and with open eyes took the momentous step 
which entered them in a race with death. 

Up to this date, individual effort had seemed sufficient to 
raise the regiments required, but now regular, systematic work 
was necessary. The senatorial district appeared to be a good 
basis of organization, and for the 25th a War Committee was 
appointed whose chairman was Major William C. Beardsley, 
and William H. Seward, Jr., was secretary. Already talk of a 
draft was heard, and it was dreaded alike by two classes, viz.: 
those who feared they themselves might be chosen, and those 
who thought the necessity an aspersion on patriotism. To ward 
ofif this infliction. New York struggled zealously. Her quota 
of 59,70."i men was exceeded by 18,199 recruits. The proud 




THE WM. H. SEWARD MONUMENT, AUBURN, N. Y. 
Seward Homestead in Background. 



I 



SECOND CAYUGA AND WAYNE REGIMENT. 11 

distinction of sending nearly half a million soldiers into the 
War of the Rebellion was not gained without arduous labor. 
Eloquent speakers descanted upon love of country, saying, "Go 
to defend it." But the newly enlisted man more effectively 
said to his neighbor, "Come, go with me." It was a never-to- 
be-forgotten whirlwind of patriotism which swept through our 
counties in July and August of 1862. Special meetings of the 
respective boards of supervisors were held to further the 
cause. The Hon. E. B. Morgan of Auburn, a recent member 
of Congress, and ever a devoted friend of humanity, was con- 
spicuous in his efforts to start the enlistment ball in motion. 
The Hon. T. M. Pomeroy, also of Auburn, then member of Con- 
gress, gave his entire time to furthering this object. Through- 
out both counties, every public hall and school-house resounded 
with pleas to help save the country by immediate enlistment. 
Flags floated in every breeze, as they had never done before, 
and the air was vibrant with the words, sung to "Patsey" 
Gilmore's music: 

"We are coming. Father Abraham, three hundred thousand more," 

Enlistments were not the results of sudden freaks, nor spasms 
of love of country, but with a full sense of the peril incurred, 
men of all vocations thronged to the enrollment stations and 
entered their names. That they took their lives in their hands 
they knew full well, and the sequel showed how deep was their 
devotion. Better material never essayed the soldier role than 
that which went out in the summer and fall of 1862. 

The meeting of interested citizens, held in Port Byron July 
12th, took action which resulted in the formation of the two 
regiments, the 111th and the 138th, that look to Cayuga and 
Wayne for paternity. To Joseph Welling, Esq., of Lyons, was 
proffered the honor of calling public meetings to stimulate re- 
cruiting, and, on his declination, the same was offered to Jesse 
Segoine, who became the first colonel of the 111th, or the 
first Cayuga and Wayne regiment. Had the offer to our 
Colonel Welling been accepted, in what changed relations 
might the names upon the Roll of Honor appear! 

East and west of us, in Syracuse and Rochester, there had 
been regimental headquarters to whose numbers our counties 
had contributed, and distinguished honors had come to those 
who had led the organizations there formed. Now the happy 



12 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

thought of raising regiments by senatorial districts was to give 
to us similai- distiuction. Henceforth, the two counties, be- 
tween Onondaga and Monroe, were to claim and to hold their- 
own. 

Colonel Segoine received his authority to raise a regiment 
July 19th, and before the month was ended it was evident 
that the district would readily fill another. Accordingly. 
Auburn parties visited Albany and obtained from Governor 
Edwin D. Morgan authority to organize a second regiment. 
The order is as follows : 

GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, STATE OF NEW YORK, 

ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE. 

Albany, August 8, 1862. 

Special Orders No. 419. 

The Regimental Camp established in the 25th Senatorial Distric 
is hereby continued, and a second Regiment of Infantry is hereby 
authorized to be raised in said district. General Jesse Segoine, 
Colonel of the Regiment now quartered there, will act as Commandan 
of the Camp. 

By order of the Commander-in-Chief. 

(Not signed.) 

Adjutant General. 

Of the original 1(11 men of Company A, more than three- 
fourths had put down their names before the date of this order. 
Subsequent Captain, then First Sergeant, Chauncey B. Fish of 
Company B had enrolled himself August 1st. Even while 
this delegation from the War Committee was on its way to 
Albany, August 7th, Captain James W. Snyder, from the town 
of Wolcott, drove into Auburn with his would-be soldiers, re- 
ceiving such an ovation as was afterwards paid to those who 
came liome from the war. That was before the days of electric 
railways and cross-country railroads, so the trip was made in 
wagons, drawn for the most part by four-horse teams, and, 
though the way was long and dusty, it was memorable alike 
to those who rode and to those who beheld. The array was 
escorted through the principal streets, and citizens vied with 
each other to make the reception what Cayuga ought to offer 
to Wayne. However, for their own convenience their coming 
was a trifle previous, since the 111th was still in camp, and 



SECOND CAYUGA AND WAYNE KEGIMEXT. 13 

temporai-.v quarters were sought in hotels, private houses, un- 
occupied floors of business blocks, and. on the authority of 
General Seward, one or two patriots slept in empty dry goods 
boxes in the street. At any other time than this, other reasons 
than crowded (juarters, very likely, would be assigned for the 
latter lodgings. 

Either pure patriotism or fear of the draft was doing excel- 
lent work in central New York. At a single meeting in Red 
Creek, forty men signed the roll, and in two weeks, from July 
25th, 143 enlisted in this village. The future Colonel Snyder 
did telling work. At a war meeting in Rose July 27th, ad- 
dressed by the Rev. A. M. Roe, then of Oneida county, but 
formerly of Rose, the assembled farmers subscribed flOO to 
help on the cause. 

As the 111th did not depart for the front till August 21, it will 
be seen that for some time furloughs home were not very ditS- 
cult to obtain. To go home and to remain there till directed to 
report in Auburn, was tlif welcome order to m.iuy a boy to whom 
enlistment began to have a serious flavor. It is safe to say 
that never in his life had that same home seemed dearer than 
when he contemplated the possibilities of an everlasting fare- 
well. One young man's story may serve as a picture of many 
experiences: "I enlisted Sunday, about .5 o'clock in the after- 
noon. I hitched the bay horse to my sulky at 9 P. M. and 
started for Auburn, which place I reached at 1 A. M. the next 
morning. That twenty-seven miles' ride in the night can never 
be forgotten. The leaving of wife and little boys and parents, 
with all that I had held dear, made me, several times, pull the 
reins and say, 'I can't go,' then the thoughts of rebels, march- 
ing northward towards those same loved ones, would come into 
my head and I shouted, 'Go on, Jack,' and I was duly mustered 
in." 

Had all the fervid words uttered in Cayuga and Wayne, dur- 
ing these enlistment months of July and August, been pre- 
served, while they would be found freighted with intensest 
loyalty, readers of to-day would be vastly more interested in 
what the soldiers did than in what their prompters said. Every 
township and almost every calling had its representatives, thus 
confirming the words of Count de Rochambeau, our Frencli 
ally in the Revolution: "In America, men of every trade are 
soldiers, but none are soldiers by trade." 



14 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

On the departure of the 111th August 21st, Camp Halleck 
was immediately organized, and the men were called in. Col- 
onel Welling assumed command in accordance with the fol 
lowing order from Albany: 

GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, STATE OF NEW YORK, 

ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, 

Albany, August 12, 1862. 

Special Orders No. 425. 

Captain Joseph Welling is hereby appointed Colonel of an additional 
Regiment of Volunteers to be organized in the 25th Senatorial Dis- 
trict of this State under the call of July 2d, 1862. The Commission to 
be Issued on the completion of the regiment. 

Colonel Welling will without delay establish his headquarters at 
the city of Auburn and proceed in the organization of the Regiment 
in conformity with the provisions of General Orders No. 52 from this 
Department. 

By order of the Commander-in-Chief, 

THOMAS HILLHOUSE, 
Adjutant General. 

The spot selected for the camp on Moravia street, south of 
Owasco creek, did long and valuable service, during the war 
period, as a mustering place for regiments and recruits. It was 
central, conveniently reached, and thousands went thence to 
the field of strife, many never to return. When last visited 
there were no traces of the ancient tamp, but thistles and 
other weeds grew rank over the area where erstwhile, begin- 
ning soldiers learned their rudiments and dreamed of glory to 
be won in coming days. So near the city, it is not a little 
strange that building advances have not covered these acres 
with the abodes of men. They are still bare, and he who will 
may sit upon the enclosing fence, possibly a war relic, and 
moralize on the mutability of human plans. By far the greater 
number of those who here essayed the fortunes of war have, 
ere this, been mustered into another life. 

Camp "Halleck" was a tribute in name to Henry Wager 
Halleck, an Oneida county man, a graduate of West Point, 
then gaining some distinction in Washington circles as "Old 
Brains," but he never won, in the Cabinet nor in the field, the 
honors that his admirers would have been glad to see him 
wear. However, places must have names, and the first camp 



SECOND CAYUGA AND WAYNE REGIMENT. 15 

of our regiment was thus desiguatod. Hither repaired the boys 
and men from Cayuga and Wayne. The ranks were practically 
full when the camp was formed, and it is safe to say that no 
similar organization, in the Empire State, ever had a more 
spontaneous nor enthusiastic raising than this of ours. 

The Field Officers and Staff weke: 

Colonel, Joseph Welling of Wayne. 

Lieutenant Colonel, William H. Seward, Jr., of Cayuga. 

Major, Edward F. Taft, Wayne. 

Adjutant, William R. Wasson, Cayuga. 

Quartermaster, Henry P. Kuowles, Wayne. 

Surgeon, Samuel A. Sabin, Wayne. 

Chaplain, Warham Mudge, Wayne. 

The first ten companies, ready August 26th, were as follows: 

FROM WAYNE COUNTY: 

Co. A, Captain, James W. Snyder; First Lieut., James H. Hyde; 
Second Lieut., Rufus M. Campbell. 

Co. B, Captain, Truman Gregory; First Lieut., Nelson F. Strick- 
land; Second Lieut.. William E. Greenwood. 

Co. D, Captain, Charles L. Lyon; First Lieut., Anson S. Wood; 
Second Lieut., Samuel C. Redgraves. 

Co. G, Captain, William Wood; First Lieut., William Hawley; 
Second Lieut., Seymour Woodward. 

Co. H, Captain, John L. Crane; First Lieut., Tuuis Vosburg; 
Second Lieut., Daniel B. Harmon. 

FROM CAYUGA COUNTY: 

Co. C, Captain, Loyal W. Alden; First Lieut., Harvey W. Fol- 

lett; Second Lieut., Marshall W. Burke. 
Co. E. Captain, Selah Corn well; First Lieut., Seth F. Swift; 

Second Lieut, George C. Stoyell. 
Co. F, Captain, Charles Burgess; First Lieut., Geo. W. Bacon; 

Second Lieut., Sullivan B. Lamoreaux. 
Co. I, Captain. Hugh Hughes; First Lieut., Orson Howard; 

Second Lieut., Philip R. Freeoff. 

FROM CAYUGA AND WAYNE : 

Co. K, Captain, Ii-vin Squyer; First Lieut., Dennis E. Flynn; 
Second Lieut., George P. Knapp. 



16 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

The foregoing represent the organization as affected in Au- 
burn. Later, when the regiment became the 9th Heavy Artil- 
lery, two new companies were added, as follows : 

Co. M, Captain, John I). Numan; First Lieuts., Melanchthon 
W. Brown and \Yilliam DeW. Pringle; Second Lieuts., 
Robert C. Worthington and Edwin J. Clark. 

Organized at Lockport as the 22d Independent Battery, it 
was principally a Genesee county company. Its final disposi- 
tion, as is seen, was a union with the 9th. 

Co. L, Captain, Frank A. Sinclair; First Lieuts., S. Augustus 
Howe and Joseph W. Jewhurst; Second Lieut-s., Wil- 
liam W. Sinclair and Charles W. Squyer. 

This company, made up largely of veterans, was recruited 
in various parts of the state, but to a considerable extent in 
Oswego county. 

Camp life in Auburn or Camp Halleck differed in no essen- 
tial respect from that in scores of similar places in other por- 
tions of the country. To a considerable extent, officers and 
men were beginners together. While Colonel Welling had the 
title of captain from some local company, Lieut. Colonel Seward 
had been a private in tlie Auburn Cadets. Major Taft and 
Lieut. Wood had served in the militia, and very likely oth^r 
ofQcers had had more or less of similar service. There were 
no West Point attainments to which the greenness of newly 
enlisted boys was almost criminal. Alike learners, all had 
charity for the defects of each. Field, line, file, and the ranks 
had need of close study of Casey's Tactics, and nearly every 
man tried to do his best. Military rigor in the maintenance of 
camp was not only distasteful, but, to the minds of many of 
these lively country boys, (juite unnecessary. Except for the 
temporary restraint of school days, there had been few days 
in their lives when they could not come and go when and 
where they chose. Hence, guards, passes and countersigns 
were not over-popular. Indeed, on one occasion, September utli, 
just one week before the departure of the regiment, a barn 
was consumed by tire in plain view of the camp. The boys, 
many of them, were not used to conflagrations like this, and 
those who were had been accustomed to run when they liked. 



SECOND CAYUGA AND WATNE REGIMENT. 17 

In spite of ^nai'ds, tlieT went, iit'll-uiell, to the creek which 
intervened between them and the fire. Nothing but a thorough 
drencliing brought some of them to their senses, and a realiza- 
tion tliat tliey liad flagrantly violated the rules of camp. The 
guards had threatened to shoot with their unloaded guns, but 
were only laughed at for their pains. In fact, all things con- 
sidered, said guards are entitled to considerable credit, in that 
they did not run also. The boys, however, were culpable, and 
before morning they began to comprehend the nature of their 
offense. The oiiicers held a council on the matter, but finding 
fully one-third of all those in camp to be oifenders, it was con- 
cluded to strain the quality of mercy and to let them off for 
this time. This wise conclusion was all the more readily 
reached in that punishment for so large a number was diCQcult 
to devise. As an offset, it is chronicled that certain soldiers, 
on their very first Sunday in camp, went to the Episcopal 
Church, where the Sewards attended, and on that same Sunday 
organized a Bible class with twelve members. Stephen Eeeves, 
of Company B, was chosen teacher, and the class had regular 
meetings till active service in the field began. Their first les- 
son was the second chapter of Matthew. Apparently only the 
"begat" recital prevented their taking the first chapter, for it 
is evident they set out with the intention of going through the 
Xew Testament if the war lasted long enough. 

Perhaps no more ludicrous incident is recalled of the stay in 
•Camp Halleck than that on parade, when Lieut. Colonel 
Seward's horse, like many of the soldiers, just from the farm, 
deliberately lay down, so frightened was he at the firing of a 
cannon. Even military dignity could not restrain the risibles 
of amused beholders. 

Camp regimen and lodging had their day and night of 
wonder. The secrets of his prison-house, which the ghost of 
Hamlet's father wisely withheld, could not have been more 
astonishing than those of the cook-house, whose mysteries few 
ever had the temerity to penetrate. The preparation of food 
in large quantities for so great an array of eaters, inevitably 
produced conditions quite repulsive to boys who. in the main, 
had known only "mother's cooking," but even they, in time, 
grew used to ''salt horse," potatoes with "skins on,'' and the 
entire absence of side dishes, which so bountifully bespread 
the home table. Crockery and cutlery were not of an extrav- 



18 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

agant nature, and men soon learned how many seeming neces- 
sities there were without which they could get along nicely. 
No feathers nor spring mattresses wooed the drowsy god's 
embrace, nor were there sheets of snowy whiteness to receive 
wearied bodies. Three-tiered bunks, with not over-generous 
supplies of straw, covered with blankets, soon proved a bed 
on which the sweetest rest could be found. So readily on neces- 
sity do we part with the veneer of civilization! The very wisest 
of philosophers do not yet know when we live nearest to 
nature's heart. 

There were amenities in those days worthy of record. Thus, 
on August 30, Lieut. S. F. Swift, of Company E, was made the 
recipient, on dress parade, of a sword by his parents and wife. 
The Hon. Christopher Morgan made the presentation, and it 
was received for the modest otBcer by N. T. Stephens, Esq. 
The same day saw sword, belt, etc., given to Captain Burgess, 
of Company F. by the North Street Methodist Church, and on 
the following Sunday, the Sunday-school gave to him, the retir- 
ing superintendent, a Bible. On this same Sunday Captain 
Squyer was presented with a sword by his fellow citizens of Ira. 
Monday Lieut. Col. Seward was similarly remembered. Septem- 
ber 4th Company I indicated its appreciation of Captain Hughes 
by giving him a sword; Lieut. Hyde received his weapon from 
the ladies of Huron and Wolcott, and on the 10th came the 
presentation of regimental colors. 

On the 8th of September all the comi)anies. exi ept Company 
B, were mustered into the service of the United States for three 
years by Captain H. DeB. Clay, of the 14th U. S. Infantry. 
Company B, with the field and staff, were mustered the fol- 
lowing day, but it was not till the 2!tth day of the montli that 
the organization was officially designated as the 13Sth Infantry. 

The twenty-four hours immediately following the muster-in 
appear to have been particularly lively, for again the careful 
chronicler states that police and guard duty kept him up ail 
night. Possibly exhilaration incident to new obligations was 
responsible for the pandemonium that ensued. "Many ran the 
guard; the sutler's quarters were attacked; the barber-shoji 
was burned; one man was put in the dungeon for inciting a 
mob against the cook-house. His fellows pulled the staple and 
let him out. An officer, high in couniiand. chased a private 
around tlH> camp, swearing at him and even threatening to 



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FROM AUBURN TO WASHINGTON. 19 

shoot him. The men were paid, but uot iu full, two dollars 
each being retained to be distributed later; reason, a lack of 
small bills. Citizens were driven from the camp, all of whose 
approaches were thronged with people. At dress-parade the 
men were told that no orders to move had been received. Dur- 
ing the night a party of men went out after water. While away 
the guard was changed and the new one refused to let the men 
in,who, nothing loth, proceeded to the city for accommodations." 
Thus the story runs on, trivial, possibly, to-day, but exciting 
and interesting then. A peculiar entry is made in one diary 
to the effect that, September 10th, ladies of the city fix pockets 
on the soldiers' coats, certainly ministering angels then. Dur- 
ing all of these days in early September, rumors of departure 
were rife. Uniforms had been distributed and arrangements 
made to leave on the 10th and again on the 11th, and on the 
later date citizens sent in a lunch for the men. This proved 
to be the last day in Camp Halleck for the 138th Xew York 
Volunteer Infantry, or the second Cayuga and Wayne regi- 
ment. 



CHAPTER II. 

From Auburn to Washington. 

The morning of Friday, September 12th, came early, for the 
camp was roused at 4 o'clock. This was to be the day of de- 
parture, so long expected and so often deferred. Few thought 
of it as an unlucky day, since the inherent desire for a change, of 
whatever kind, overbore all ancient superstitions. Still it was 
8 o'clock before the extra train drew out of the city. Enlisted 
to its maximum, oflBcers and men were justly exultant over the 
Xjrospect. The first intentions had been to go south by the 
way of Harrisburg, but possible troubles on the Northern Cen- 
tral railroad rendered the New York city route preferable. 
If the old station in Auburn could only talk, what a recital it 
might give of leave-takings beneath its somewhat dingy cover- 
ing. Hearts in the nearby state's prison* could not be sadder, 



*The maiu entrance to New York's largest prison, where several 
thousands of convicts are confined, is just opposite the railroad sta- 
tion. 



20 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

though theirs were sad enough, than those which beat with 
extra emphasis as the hasty good-by kiss was here suatehi?J 
and hands were finally shaken. Friends, to remain in the now 
shadowed homes, strained their eyes for a last glimpse of those 
whom the iron horse bore swiftly away. The latter, though 
hurrying to scenes of toil and danger, were still to have their 
minds absorbed by new sights and new interests. The depart 
ing ones were to act, and so be diverted from absorbing 
thought, but those at home, with the monotonous round of 
daily duties, were to think and think — to consume their souls 
with carking care, and thus, with wrinkled brows and whitened 
locks, to grow old before their time. 

All this is retrospective. At the time itself the long train 
sped away towards Syracuse; Oneida was reached at noon, 
where some may have lunched, but cooked rations of bread and 
meat were distributed through the train. Again the boys 
felt the restraint supposed to be necessary when the sovereign 
American became a soldier. Lest the freely enlisted man 
should leave the cars without asking, the doors were locked, 
but budding battle heroes were not to be thus deprived of 
freemen's privileges, and they proceeded with improvised tools 
to unscrew the locks and to lay them one side, though the way 
to escape, thus opened, does not seem to have been utilized. 
As Americans, they breathed more freely when they knew that 
they were not under lock and key. If those boys used their 
eyes and their memories as they rode through central New 
Yorkj there was abundant opportunity to burnish up their 
country's early history. In Rome they might have seen the 
site of old Fort Stanwix, repeatedly besieged by hostile foe, 
the last time during the Revolution. At Oriskany. toward the 
south, some person might have pointed out the place where 
General Herkimer bravely died in 1777, doing his best to witli- 
stand the Indians" savage assaults, and so advance the Ameri- 
can cause. Utica could show the site of Fort Schuyler, and. as 
the train swept along the banks of the beautiful Mohawk, did 
not more than one boy, with music in his soul, sing: 

"Oh, sweet is the vale, where the Mohawk gently glides, 
On its clear, winding way to the sea." 

At Schenectady, sharp eyes might have caught glimpses of 
Union College, where still presided Dr. Eliphalet Nott, who. 



FROM AUBURN TO WASHINGTON. 21 

more than forty years before, had aflBxed his name to the di- 
ploma of William H. Seward, now secretary of state, and the 
father of our young lieutenant colonel. After all, it is proba- 
ble that Old Sledge, rather than old places and events, absorbed 
the regimental mind, and pictured cards, rather than pano- 
ramic nature, filled the soldier's fancy till, at nightfall, the 
train rolled into Albany, the capital of the state. 

To dine at the Delavan House in those days was, through- 
out the Empire State, considered pretty near the climax of 
luxury, and just this honor was to be done the 138th, at the 
expense of the good people of this ancient Dutch city, though 
it must be stated that the supper was not served in course, nor 
a la carte. A fall of rain rendered the event somewhat moist, 
and standing in the mud was not over pleasant to the compa- 
nies that had to bide a bit for those who ate first. However, 
everything comes to him who waits, and. finally, through the 
back door, our boys filed into the capacious dining-room, were 
regaled with sandwiches and coffee, and their canteens were 
filled with water. To banquet a thousand men, even in this 
simple manner, was no trifling task, and some, towards the end, 
had to eat rather hurriedly, but all marched away through 
the mud and the rain to the ferry, for this was long before 
the days of Hudson river bridges. It is claimed that Colonel 
AVelling found freight cars in waiting to take his men to New 
York. To this the colonel stoutly objected, saying that his 
soldiers should not leave their native state like cattle, and that 
unless better cars could be found he would camp right there. 
His persistence pi'evailed, and railroad resources soon devel- 
oped better facilities for transportation. 

At 10 o'clock P. M. the regiment was again in motion, but 
even cards yield to the influence of Morpheus, and beds are 
made upon the floor, space there for the same being found, 
since the seats were arranged around the sides of the cars. 
Only in dreams are seen Sir Henry Hudson and his ship, the 
Half Moon; West Point, the nursery of heroes, and the Pali- 
sades, rivaling in grandeur the shores of the Rhine. Were the 
games of Rip Van Winkle's bowlers a hundredfold louder, all 
their din had been drowned in the noise of our train as it 
swept through the Catskills. Tarrytown scarcely evoked a 
single memory of Revolutionary cow-boys, for the soldiers 
slumbered on till, at daybreak, New York was reached. 



22 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Thereupon followed on this, the 13th da,v of September, a short 
march to Cit.v Hall park, where quick Wavne and Cavuga eyes 
detected the printing oflBces of the Times and Tribune, papers 
that, in manr homes, were rated next to the Bible. Some of 
the boys fully expected to see Horace Grreeley step forth, white 
overcoat and all, to receive them. To some, the barracks were 
not agreeable, and the open air was preferred as a camping- 
place to the somewhat suspicious interior, where, to put it mild- 
ly, excessive neatness did not reign. At 9.15 breakfast had not 
been served to at least some of these early rising boys from 
the country, whose gastric condition may readily be imagined. 
With mingling of bitter and sweet, the day passed till, at 6 
P. M., objectors to the first proffered barracks were marched to 
better ones opposite the Astor House, now the site of New 
York's great post-office. There were all sorts of ways to pass 
the time; one writer says he spent the day at the Astor House, 
but had to go on guard at night. Surely his purse must have 
been supplied from some other source than his soldier's wages, 
a whole mouth of which would not have paid three days' living 
in what was then America's most famous hostelry. Ceutral 
Park was just beginning its career of splendor, and many 
sought its beautiful walks. Barnum's show was close by, and it 
had many a visitor from the 25th Senatorial District, to whom 
Barnum's name had long been synonymous with all that was 
curious and wonderful. There was no trouble in passing a day 
in New York, if only one could get out. 

Sunday found the regiment ready to go or stay, as pleased 
the authorities. Among other diversions of the day, a party 
of fifteen, under charge of a sergeant, was made up to cross 
over to Brooklyn to hear Henry Ward Beecher preach in his own 
Plymouth jiuljiit. He had just returned from his vacation, and 
the uniformed visitors were promising themselves a brilliant 
treat, when, in the midst of the preacher's prayer, they were 
suniinnned by special messeuger, Lieut. Greenwood of Comjtany 
B, and ordered to return at once to camp, for the regiment was 
about to move. So out they went and hurried back to City 
Hall i»ark. but not to march away, only to receive the remainder 
of their military outfit. Their guns were the obsolete Belgian 
rifles with sabre bayonet, and, with the accompanying cartridge- 
boxes, they became soldiers indeed. But tliey were not to be 
deprived of a sermon, though he was not Beecher who talked. 



FUOM AUBUUN TO WASHINGTON. 



23 



Chaplain Mndfje liere preaclied his first sermon in camp, and 
was followed by Capt. Gregory of Company B, also a clergyman. 
A strangei who had been in the South also tried to make up 
the Beecher loss, and small hymn-books, then given out, served 
as tangible mementoes of the day and hour. Company B's 
Bible class had a short meeting, and the evening diversion was 
an address by Parson Brownlow of Tennessee in the barracks. 
As many chroniclers mention his remarks in close connection 
with their recollections of Barnum, it is not difficult to infer 
what kind of impression the sulphurous sentiments of the 
Knoxville preacher made on his Cayuga and Wayne listeners. 
No one doubted his intense loyalty and thorough bravery, 



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FroDi "Hardtack and Coffee," by permiBsion. 

THE UNION VOLUNTEER SALOON. 



though some must have recalled sundry punishments, received 
in their boyhood, for using language far less emphatic. From 
the foregoing, it must not be inferred that all members of the 
138th were on church attendance bent, for there were those who 
were given to excessive imbibings at gardens, more or less re- 
mote, and whose resultant condition rendered their return more 
peremptory and also more noisy than that of the men who had 
endeavored to remember the fourth commandment. 

Monday morning begins at 4.30 with some of these men, but 
it is fully half past ten before they march to the Hudson river 
and cross by ferry to Monmouth Point, N. J. Thence by rail 
the regiment is again flying southward. Western New York 
eyes note a wide difference in the respective localities. Huckle- 



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NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 



berrv bushes, scrub-oak and pines take the place of more stately 
trees in their own more favored section. In this barren land, 
two misguided men desert, and when their captain reports thi^ 
same, he is consoled with the reply, "Let the d — d fools go, they 
will have the worst of it." All the afternoon and evening are 
passed in their Xew Jersey ride, and it is nearly midnight when 
Pennsylvania's chief city is reached. But it made no difference 
in Philadelphia at what hour soldiers arrived, early or late, 
from the 27th of May, 1861, till the last weary boy in blue had 
returned to his northern liome, the good people of this City of 
Brotherly Love fully exemplified their name. Nearly 1,200,- 




From "llardtuck ami Cotfec," by permission. 

THE COOPER SHOP. 



000 men, first and last, had occasion to call down blessings 
on the heads of these women and men who fed in their Cooper 
Shop and Union the hungry brave. Note the bill of fare, 
"Bread and butter, ham and cold beef." Is there any wond(>r 
that manj' a boy entered in his diary, after his account of the 
feast, the words, "First class"? The northern soldier who does 
not remember the hospitality of I'hiladelphia lacks something 
in his war memories. 

One day dies and another is born while the boys are eating, 
and their start for Baltimore is very early, since they are loaded 
into freight cars at 8 o'clock, and are off for the Monumental 
City, on this the IGth day of the month. It is noted that Dela- 



THROUGH WASHINGTON. 



25 



ware and Maryland are wanting in New Jersey's enthu- 
siasm, but on reaching Baltimore at about noon the flags are 
flying gorgeously. Our farmer boys continue to notice the dif- 
ferences in soil and crops from those familiar to them, and, 
also, they see their approach to military rule, in that for sixty 
miles north of Baltimore guard duty is done along the railroad 
by companies of the 110th New York, an Oswego county regi- 
ment. The stay in Baltimore is short, though it rouses memo- 
ries of the assault on the Massachusetts 6th on April 19th of the 
preceding year. Naturally our boys viewed the city apprehen- 
sively, but Colonel Welling had given strict orders against load- 
ing guns without command. Still, there were few unloaded 
pieces by the time the march was half over. The regiment, as 
yet, knew very little of discipline, and there would have been 
a "hot time in the old town" had the citizens in any way mo- 
lested the line. 

At 6 P. M., or thereabouts, the men still in freight cars are 
steaming towards Washington, long the desired goal of these 
thousand embryonic soldiers. In passing the Relay House, 
friendly eyes detected familiar forms among certain paroled 
prisoners, just from Harper's Ferry, where they had fallen into 
the hands of Stonewall Jackson. They are, like ourselves, boys 
from Cayuga and Wayne, members of the 111th and the 8th 
Cavalry, victims of General D. S. Miles's cowardice, or worse. 

At 11 o'clock we go supperless to bed in city barracks, some- 
times misnamed "Soldiers' Rest." Some, however, prefer to 
spend the remainder of the night on the depot floor. Certain 
officers sally forth for a sleep at Willard's Hotel, which a few 
verdant ones think they find in the Capitol's majestic 
front. There is scarcely a member of the regiment who does 
not feel he is more of a soldier now that he is actually in the 
same citv with Abraham Lincoln. 



CHAPTER III. 

Through Washington. 

While our newly-arrived soldiers were gazing with admira- 
tion and wonder on the nation's Capitol, their brothers, scarcely 
more than fiftv miles awav, were fighting the bloodiest single 



26 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

battle of the war, for the first day of the 188th in Washington 
was Wednesday, the 17th day of September, 1862, that year 
indissoliibly associated with the battle of Antietam. Had our 
departure from Auburn been a trifle earlier, it is probable that 
the whole subsequent history of the regiment would have been 
verydiffereut. OurCamjiHalleck predecessors, the 111th, reached 
the seat of war early enough to participate in the campaign 
and to make a part of General D. S. Miles's sad sacrifice at 
Harper's Ferry. A week earlier in Washington, and there might 
have been no t)th Heavy Artillery, at least for us, and a bloody 
baptism at Antietam, or a surrender at the scene of John 
Brown's foray, would have insured the retention of the nu- 
merals first assigned u.s^ and we should have continued to be 
infantry in name as well as deed, as we really were when we 
went into active service. These are after-thoughts. 

To the great majority of the rank and file of the i-egiment, 
the rising sun of the 17th revealed Washington for the first 
time. For many years a city of magnificent distances, she was 
in 1862 but a skeleton of her subsequent self. The avenues 
and streets, devised and laid out by M. L'Enfant, the French 
engineer, were all there and some of the grand public buildinsrs 
were then as now but the finish, the end of the century knows 
was yet to be. Workmen were toiling on the uncompleted 
Capitol. Like pygmies, some of them were seen working at 
dizzy heights. Looking away from the great building, nearer 
terra firma. the prospect was not altogether entrancing. The 
canal connecting the Eastern Branch and the Potomac then, 
as it continued to do for years afterwards, dispensed an odor 
that was not altogether aromatic. What it may have lacked 
in the "two and twenty stenches," ascribed to the city of Co- 
logne, was fully made up by open sewers and the garbage 
freely consigned to the streets. Mud reigned supreme, and an 
army lost in Pennsylvania avenue was not so strange a hap- 
pening to those who saw this famous thoroughfare in 1861-05 
as it might be to them who know it only in its present concreted 
condition. Our boys who had come so far to save the Capital 
were not a little disgusted at finding themselves debarred from 
its chief edifice on account of the exigencies of building. They 
did, however, walk around it, and unanimously agreed that it 
was considerably larger than the Court Houses of Auburn and 
Lyons, larger even than the Capitol in Albany, this being a 



THROUGH WASHINGTON. 27 

long time before New York entered upon the most expensive 
buikling feat in America, if not in tlie world. They concluded 
that when the diuijy surroundings should have disappeared, 
the structure would stand forth majrnificently, an opinion fullj 
justified in later years. The whole eastern space leading off 
towards Maryland was then scarcely better than a barren 
waste, broken only by soldiers' barracks, useful, but very far 
from ornamental. Greenough's "Father of his Country" was 
on the west side of the building; indeed, there was little then 
that the visitor now admires, and many a boy disappointedly 
wrote in his diary: "The city smells bad, and the streets are 
nasty." However, we were not on a holiday excursion and we 
knew it, still we had senses such as the armies of the old world 
never knew, and the ranks as well as the officers had studied 
enough to enable them to compare and to draw conclusions. 
Scores of these young men, just from the farm, office and school, 
if, unlike Napoleon's soldiers, they had not possible marshals' 
batons in their knapsacks, they did carry to the last day of 
their service diaries or journals in which they daily entered 
their thoughts and observations. Nothing like the average 
American soldier was ever bred save on this continent. 

Notwithstanding the novelty of their situation there was no 
sorrow at the orders to depart, and in the afternoon the Hue 
of march was taken up towards the Potomac, the river that for 
a year and a half had been more often named than any other 
stream in America. "Old Potomac's Shore" and "All quiet on 
the Potomac" were in many minds as the boys marched towards 
the Long Bridge. At their right they could see the Post Office, 
the Patent Office, the Treasury, and the White House, where 
Abraham Lincoln was giving his life to the public weal, and 
nearer by, in a vast cattle corral, was the stubby column which 
years later was to become the tallest in the land, a monument 
to Washington. Out upon the Long Bridge we went, the same 
structure that had borne the soldiers going to Bull Run, and 
at the close of the day received the hapless, panting fugitives 
returning therefrom. Forts Jackson and Runyon guarded the 
Virginia end. Once across the regiment deflected to the right, 
and bore away towards Arlington, and at 9 P. M. went into 
camp, our first actual experience of out-of-doors soldiers' life, 
for hitherto there had been more or less of barracks to cover 
us. It is Camp Chase in which we find ourselves, thus named 



28 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

from Salmon P. Chase of Ohio, secretary of the treasury, one 
of President Lincoln's advisers. The location is a little beyond 
Fort Albany, and is on the eastern slope of Arlington 
Heights. Their tirst real march was simply a foretaste of what 
was to follow, but if those men of September, 1862, who paid 
ten cents each to sundry small boys and darkies for carrying 
their pursey knapsacks, could have looked forward two years 
and thus see themselves with the scant baggage of 1864, what 
smiles would have overspread their faces at the thought of 
what they now consider essential to their comfort, as compared 
with what they then found they could easily do without. They 
were very large bundles that, systematically packed, over- 
topped the heads of many a soldier, and they had scarcely more 
than the regulations demanded, but later every man learned 
to think for himself. As always happened in going into camp, 
there were marchings and countermarchings. Indeed, getting 
settled in camp was not unlike the conduct of a dog that in- 
variably turns around three times before lying down. It was 
nearer midnight than sunset before the 138th had a chance to 
really rest. There was a vast array of similar humanity en- 
camped within sight, and the illuminations from hundreds of 
camp-tires produced an ineffaceable impression. Tired, satu- 
rated with perspiration, supperless, our boys lay, for the first 
time, with knapsacks as pillows, upon their overcoats and 
under their blankets. Some very neat and careful soldiers, 
before they slept, stripped and thoroughly dried their bodies, 
and with clean underclothing next their person slumbered all 
the better, but there came a time when such care was quite im- 
possible. 

Thursday, the 18th, dawned wet and drizzly, the direct re- 
sult, every soldier knows, of the terrible day at Antietam, for 
rain always followed great battles, but the dawn revealed the 
true character of our surroundings. An old deserted field meant 
much clearing up, and at it the soldiers went with a discreet 
lookout for copperheads and rattlesnakes, which all normally 
constituted northern boys supposed to abound in southern 
brush. One would like to know how many soldiers ever saw 
a poisonous snake in Virginia. Seldom did they find anything 
more startling than a swift, not half so disagreeable as a wood- 
tick, though it ran across his face as he rested in Old Dominion 
woods. Some with natural historv tendencies noted turtles 



THROUGH WASHINGTON. 29 

with expansive shells, and even found time and ability to catch 
a rabbit. We were then nearer the enemy than we had ever 
been before. While before us lay Washinjiton and a sea of 
tents, in the other direction far-sighted soldiers declared they 
could see rebel pickets. 

It was while drawiuj;- rations here that we had our first ex- 
perience with bullets in motion. A squad of men was standing 
near a pile of cracker boxes, when the missiles came pattering 
down among them. Colonel Welling and Quartermaster Knowles 
were sitting on the boxes at the time. The colonel explained 
that a guard detail in a neighboring camp, unaware of our 
presence, were discharging their guns on being relieved. What- 
ever the effect in the adjoining camp, it was anything but a 
relief to us, and we wondered that men could be so careless 
with shooting-irons. 

An inventory of one soldier's knapsack as he spent this day 
in full sight of Washington, is not out of place. Some men may 
have carried more, certainly many had less. The man, a pri- 
vate, was considerably older than the average in the ranks, 
unmarried, hence in his bachelorhood somewhat more partic- 
ular than the frisky youths around him. For the owner's com- 
fort this knapsack contained an extra pair of shoes, an old 
vest, a pair of drawers, two pairs of socks, a towel, two hand- 
kerchiefs, one-half quire writing paper, one pack buff envelopes, 
penholder, stocking-yarn for mending, two blanket-pins, awls, 
shoe-thread, pins, buttons, beeswax, one pound cheese, and a 
tin box of honey. This table of contents, when surmounted 
with rubber blanket, fly-tent, overcoat and woolen blanket, 
made about all that one man wanted to carry, especially when 
there were, besides, gun, bayonet, cartridge-box, haversack and 
canteen. Before that soldier again saw his native hills, he 
found he could reduce that stock very much and still retain a 
measure of happiness. 

Breakfast came late; the hour from 9 to 11 o'clock would 
have suited better a city night i)rowler than these active coun- 
try boys, and when they did get it they could not help contrast- 
ing the food with that had so recently in Philadelphia. Musty 
and sour bread, said to have been brought from Auburn, corned 
beef and a bit of cheese made up the bill of fare. Some fastid- 
ious lads went hungry rather than eat it. They grew less par 
ticular as they continued to wear the blue, and long ere they 



30 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLEUY. 

had laid it off, this forenoon's spread would have been thought 
daintiness itself. There was green corn on outlying farms, and 
some of the boys went for it, and returned at 5 P. M. to find the 
camp desolate, their comrades having recrossed the Potomac. 
Creditable work had been done in clearing up the pro- 
spective camping-place, when at 3 o'clock P. M. the 
regiment was ordered back to the District of Colum- 
bia, with Fort Bunker Hill as the objective point. 
Again industrious civilians are ready to earn an honest penny 
in carrying overburdened knapsacks, for the march, begun at 
4 o'clock, was hot and dusty. Day had long since departed 
when these soldier tyros filed along the streets of the 
capital; weary and reekingly hot, they were ready to camp 
whenever and wherever they got the word. It seeming to be 
impracticable to reach their destination that night, a bivouac 
was ordered in the streets on the northern side of the city. 
There being near by a public square or park. in which, fortunate- 
ly, Wa.«hington abounds, this was utilized, along with the pave- 
ment, as resting-places. This day's work with that of the pre- 
ceding had begun to tell on the men, and some, overcome by 
heat and fatigue, were borne into a neighboring school-house, 
which thus became a temporary hospital. This edifice, con- 
spicuous in our records, was probably on the corner of 8th and 
L streets. 

The night, though long, had an end, and morning found the 
boys making their toilets in a most decidedly public place, viz., 
the street. Just one week before, the regiment had left Auburn, 
and the 19th of September was to be noteworthy in the annals 
of the organization, for at 9..'?0 A. M. occurred the first death 
among these more than 1000 men. Porter V. Palmer of Com- 
pany I,whohad enlisted in Auburn.succumbed thus early to the 
exactions and privations of a soldier's life. The physicians 
said the cause of his death was congestion of the brain. He 
was only nineteen years old, and his life of patriotism was ended 
almost before it began. The sad tidings circulated rapidly, and 
with hushed breath one couinuie passed the statement to the 
next. Only two days before, at Antietam, more than 2000 
brave boys in the T^nion army had fallen in fierce conflict, yet 
that loss did not have the effect upon these ranks that this 
one case from our own number had. Death was present, and 
his grim figure struck terror into hearts that otherwise feared 



CAMP LIFE AND UOADMAKING. 31 

not. The regiment passed on, and just one body was left be- 
hind, later to be sent north, there to impress upon sorrowing 
friends and the public generally the fact that war is no play- 
spell. The remains were buried from the Baptist Church, Au- 
burn. September 28th. in the North street cemetery, the exer- 
cises being the most impressive of the kind that Auburn had, as 
yet, beheld. The funeral procession was led by the band of 
the famous Dan Rice, whose circus was then in the city. 

Though death is present, the living must eat. Yesterday's 
rations help along, and by running the guard extras may be 
purchased. Watermelons at twenty-flve cents each are tootli- 
some. and many are sampled. At 11 A. M. the line of march 
is again formed, and at 1 o'clock camp is pitched at Bunker 
Hill. It does not take long to dig a well, and to put up our 
tents. All agree that the water and the place are improve- 
ments on Camp Chase, and in Camp Bunker Hill our Wayne 
and Cayuga boys may be considered as settling into genuine 
military life. 



CHAPTER IV. 

Camp Life and Road-making. 

The 1.38th New York found itself on high ground with no 
less than six forts in sight, and with several camps, similar to 
its own, near by. Letters written here were usually headed, 
"Camp Bunker Hill." 

Though, as stated, wells were dug the soldiers soon learned 
to like better a neighboring spring, whose waters were worth 
making the journey for. The first night in their new quarters 
was broken by distant cannonading, which the boys at first 
thought to be thunder. Considerably startled, the slumbers of 
certain ones were effectually ended, and so crawling out, a real 
camp-fire, their first one. was formed, around which stood the 
colonel and others. Very likely the sound came from Lee's re- 
treating forces, followed by the Union army after Antietam. 
Morning brings the reveille, and the many calls incident to 
camp life. Breakfast is had from bread and coffee; some have 
to do guard duty. Naturally, with the battle of Antietam so 
near and so recent, sentinels are nervous, and imagination sup- 



32 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

plies what the situation lacks. One man, standing on the edge 
of a wood, thinks that he hears and sees something in a neigh- 
boring bush. Getting no response to his challenge, and sus- 
pecting the immediate proximity of ubiquitous rebels, he fires 
his gun and follows up the discharge with a vigorous thrust 
with his bayonet, whereby the latter implement of war is 
broken short off. Though the camp is in commotion at once, 
really nothing more serious followed than on the part of the 
nervous sentry a severe attack of an illness supposed to be 
incident to the summer mouths. 

Sunday, the first in camp, brought a sermon from Chaplain 
Mudge, and the Bible class begun in Auburn. It is delightful 
to note that one good soldier, who had volunteered to stand on 
guard this day, finds time and disposition to state that while 
the soil is good, it is more clayey than that in Wayne county, 
and the prevalence of pine trees with chinquapin and other 
bushes is especially mentioned. Monday, the '2'2d of September, 
begins a routine of work on roads and fortifications, which, 
however useful and necessary, is particularly distasteful to the 
members of the regiment. To their minds the work they were 
doing was better performed by laborers specially hired for 
such purpose, but the obligations taken at enlistment held them 
to complete obedience to orders, and they thereupon became 
knights of pick, shovel and wheelbarrow, with only inci- 
dental recurrence to military drill supposed to be their legiti- 
mate province. The purpose of the government to surround 
Washington with a cordon of forts, and to connect them with 
excellent military roads, was a wise provision, whose utility 
was apparent in 1864, when a battalion of this same regiment 
had the privilege of defending the capital against Early and 
his men. but the labor of jji-eparation is not enjoyed by one of 
these soldiers, though they are thereby exempt from the direct 
danger of bullet and shell. The casual reading of a soldier's 
diary kept then at this late date, makes one believe that the 
writer thought of little beside his stomach. The bacon was 
wormy and the pork rancid ; the bread was sour, or there was 
not enough of it; rarely were the rations and the stomach 
just fitted to each other. 

In a letter home a writer gives this graphic bird's-eye view 
of the forts about the city: "Having the capital as a centre, with 
a five miles' radius, describe an oblong circle; then draw inner 



CAMP LIFE AND ROAD-MAKING. 33 

arcs with radii considerably shortened. On the outermost line 
the forts are one mile apart, on the next inner three-fourths 
of a mile; while the innermost has forts at intervals of one- 
half mile. Ranges of ritie-pits and occasional batteries con- 
nect all the forts, which are built to mount fourteen guns." 
This was a view in 1802. Of course the s.ystem was consider- 
ably modified in subsequent months, but the ijresentation is 
quite clear and comprehensive. 

On the 22d of September, the jnesideut issued his Proclama- 
tion of Emancipation, and the thinking character of our sol- 
diery is evident in the comments made. It is on record that 
one soldier (there may have been others), Sergeant James F. 
Ames of the 5th New York Cavalry, deserted to the enemy, 
and became one of Moseby's men, known thereafter as "Big 
Yankee," dying finally in his boots, thus acting because of his 
disgust that the war was to be one, as be said, only for the 
"nigger." No such sentiments were heard in the 138th. On 
the contrary, these men who had been accustomed to discuss 
if not to settle all national questions at the village grocery 
gave to the president's action the most thorough approval; in 
fact they thought it a more direct means towards ending the 
war than their wheelbarrows. One veracious chronicler sets 
forth, in glowing terms, the serenade by the Marine Band, 
which he heard at the White House in honor of the Proclama- 
tion, and his pleasure at hearing and seeing the president. 
There were many representatives among these soldiers of 
fathers who had long maintained stations on the famous Un- 
derground Railroad. 

As enlisted men, free Americans are called upon to perform 
many tasks, seemingly menial, hence our boys have to swallow 
no little rancor when they form a part of sink-digging details, 
or secure brush to make more comfortable some officer's quar- 
ters. Of course they do it, but ever with the thought that only 
the oath compels. Late in the evening of the 24th, seven 
days' rations are issued, and the boys think there is a chance 
to exchange their implements of husbandry for those of war. 
Alas! it is only a canard, and long ere their rations are con- 
sumed, the possessors are warned, by the sense of smell, thit 
their camp is not supplied with refrigerators. 

On the 2.5th, through the afternoon, cannon are fired, at half- 
hour intervals, in memory of General Joseph K. F. Mansfield, 



34 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

killed at Antietam. As yet our boys have not learned the best 
way of keeping up their camp cuisine, and every man is going 
it alone or with his tent-mate. The firit record of boiled beans 
is found on the 26tb. The New York soldiers never acquired 
the New Englander's facility in preparing this most useful 
article of food. The latter baked beans to a turn, and to this 
day claims that not even those at home began to equal the beans 
baked under the coals in camp. We New Yorkers took ours 
in soup or porridge, wholly ignorant of the possibilities dwell- 
ing in this leguminous object, produced so bountifully upon 
our own farms. 

Our relations with the distinguished secretary of state, Wil- 
liam H. Seward, were ever most friendly. As early as on our 
march to Camp Chase, this most courtly gentleman, in a car- 
riage, rode along our lines. On the 25th he came to Camp Bun- 
ker Hill, accompanied by an English officer, possibly Lord 
Lyons, then British minister in \yashington, and was extreme- 
ly cordial in his greetings, even alluding to us as his family 
and children. Naturally his interest in any regiment coming 
from his own home would be great, and reasonably it became 
greater in our case, since his sou, his namesake, was second 
in command. As he often visited us, there need be little 
wonder that the 138th New York early acquired the nickname 
of "Seward's Pets." 

Sunday, the 28th, was a day of rest in civil life, but it was 
the soldier's cleaningup and odds-and-ends day, and we were 
settling down to something of a routine. So far as known, 
this day has the record of the very first blood shed in our 
annals, not on the battlefield, but in simple, prosaic guard 
duty. \Villiam H. Bovee of Company K found his gun loaded, 
and in some way, by means of this same gun, managed to lose 
three of his toes. While it left, upon one foot, only two of these 
useful pedal members, yet with their aid he was able to stub 
around during the remainder of his term of service. Chaplain 
Mudge j)reached in Comi)any E street. Later came the dress- 
parade and Bible class. Tu the evening a real old-fashioned re- 
vival service was held, addressed by a rousing preacher from 
Cayuga county. Two captains of the ISSth also j)roved their 
former occupation by preaching. There were from ten to fif- 
teen forward for prayers. It may not have been at this very 
meeting, but it was at one of the series that John L. of Com- 



CAMP LIFE AND UOAD-MAKING. 35 

pany F. a Dutchman of the most approved pattern, won im- 
})('rish;ihle renown, so far as his comrades were concerned, in 
a brief s})eech, which secured for him complete exemption from 
all religious participation thereafter. It is said that John was 
present by invitation, and in the experience portion of the ex- 
ercises, it was very natural for his captain to ask him for some 
expression of his feelings. To our worthy German, the whole 
meeting had been nothing but Greek and his notions of religion 
were exceedingly vague at the best, but he was not the man 
to refuse an invitation to speak, so removing a large chew of 
tobacco from his mouth, he quite electrified his hearers with 
his words, thereby certainly producing the sensation of the 
evening. He spoke as follows, looking very stern and solemn, 
''Vel, I haf not mooch to speak mit you, but von dings I vish, 
and dat ish dat de repels all go to bell right avay, and dat vo 
all get pack home, pooty damn quick." No one disputed John's 
sentiments; possibly they had an echo in the hearts of many 
listeners, but somehow they seemed to lack the familiar relig- 
ious flavor. 

On the 29th came rumors of a change of base, and everything, 
except tents, was packed with the expectation of moving, it 
was said, to Frederick City, in which case we should have 
gotten into the rear of the Antietam campaign, and had we 
followed the course taken by the regiment which went in our 
place, we should have been at Gettysburg, at Chattanooga, and 
later with Sherman in his march to the sea. But Colonel Well- 
ing and Lieutenant Colonel Seward made a trip to Washington, 
and on tlieir return said that the 137th New York would go in 
our place. The subsequent career of that organization is out- 
lined above. Prices current for breadstuff's are indicated in the 
following entry for this day: "Traded bread for pie, eight loaves 
for one small pie." 

The camp continued restless, for the air is full of rumors of 
moves, and on the last day of the month came orders that a 
part of the regiment should march the next day to Fort Kear- 
ney. During our stay here considerable work was done on Fort 
Tot ten, a little to our northeast. Here also was performed our 
first picket duty. Lieutenant Freehoff returned to his company, 
"I," one day from headquarters, and in the street called out, ''I 
want twenty-five men to volunteer. Who has plnck to go wjth 
me on picket?" The wait was short, for in a twinkling the street 



36 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

was full of men. all anxious to go. "Bv Sbimminy," remarked 
the German officer, "you all has pluck. I guess;" and he takes 
his men from the nearest tents to fill his detail, and reports. 
There must be the first experience in all lines of life as we go 
through it, and the solemn charge that an attack from guer- 
rillas was expected and that consequent extra vigilance was 
necessary, did not tend to lessen the nervousness of these men 
on their first trial in this line. All through that long night 
they heard the veriest crackling of the dry underbrush in the 
woods, occasioned by mice or weasels, and whippoorwills" cries 
were sadder than ever, but nothing more serious than the 
rounds of the picket officer was encountered. When, however, 
they returned to camp with their labor done, what stories 
they had to tell; vastly more thrilling than when, two years 
later in the valley, thev really stood within the rebels' reach. 



CHAPTER V. 

Camp Nellie Seward and Fort Kearney. 

Fort Bunker Hill, near which the 138th had been camping, 
was northeast of Washington and due west of the old Bladens- 
burg road. It was in the District of Columbia, and the work 
of the regiment on the neighboring roads was quite apparent. 
On this the first day of October, the preparations for departure 
began early. One company, at least, was up at midnight to 
draw rations, and the regiment was off at 7 o'clock A. M. The 
march was a long one. considering burdens and inexperience. 
As the crow flies, the distance was under ten miles, but follow- 
ing the roads. Fort Kearney, where the final halt was made at 
about noon, was quite eleven miles away. The fort was thus 
named for General Philip Kearney, a hero of the Mexican War, 
who had lost his life at Chantilly, just one month previously. 

"Cam]) Nellie Seward" now becomes the appellation of the 
138th's military home, thus commemorating the name of the 
lieutenant colonel's little daughter. The new location is three 
miles from Ihe rotomac,six from Washington, two from George- 
town and one and a half miles from the Maryland line. Our prede- 
cessors here were New Jersey men, the 11 th Infantry, ordered 
to the field. Our morning's march was enlivened by heavy and 



CAMP NELLIE SEWARD AND FORT KEARNEY. 37 

rapid flrinji, apparently not more than five miles to the west- 
ward; it might have been much further ofif, for sound is decep- 
tive and our ears were inexperienced. Subsequent information 
told us that the trouble was at Shepardstown, beyond Harper's 
Ferry, a cavalry and artillery scrap, noisy, but not particularly 
noted. 

Though we had changed our stations, we had not escaped 
the same kind of work to which we had recently been intro- 
duced, for, while the majority of the men labor on the roads, 
certain ones do heavy work in the fort, carrying and setting 
the heavy timbers which formed the stockade, sometimes by 
the boys called pickets. One worker having observing eyes 
says the fort has three embrasures and three pivot-guns. Nor 
are the soldiers alone in their duties, for from thirty to forty 
contrabands are delving with them. How gladly would we 
have given the entire job into the hands of these disenthralled 
Africans! Then, too, though very near the base of supplies, 
rations are scant, and lovely landscapes can not compensate 
for empty stomachs. Farmers' boys find bread only, though 
nominally the staff of life, somewhat of a broken reed for sup- 
port, considering the amount of digging required of them. More 
than a thousand acres had been cleared of timber to give a 
clear sweep from the fort, and still more must be cut. It 
seemed not a little strange that the Capital of the United States 
should have been located in such a wilderness. The fort is only 
about half built, and there are ten miles of road to be made. 

The oth of October is the first Sunday in this camp, and 
one racy raconteur remarks the exceeding healthfulness of the 
day. Roll-call, inspection, dress-parade and a general washup, 
with reading and such other diversions as active minds suggest, 
fully occupy the time, while the surgeon and his assist- 
ants have a vacation. On other days, however, when 
picks and shovels are in order, and at roll-call, the ailing 
are ordered to step to the front, one might think from the 
response that the camp was located in the very theatre of 
miasma; thus early did these verdant youths learn what "old 
soldiering'' meant. Then also these practical boys lament the 
waste of so much valuable timber, just for a pawn in the wild 
game of war, but when was strife other than expensive, still 
what were material things, compared with the woe which death 
was planting in so manv homes'? 



38 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLKRY. 

The regiment was not particularly proud of its reputation, 
but it was currently reported that no body of men before it had 
made such excellent roads; indeed some ways pronounced fin- 
ished had to be made over by these Empire State soldiers, 
some of whom, at least, had taken their first lessons in this 
business, in working out their poll-taxes under the direction 
of the pathmaster. All, however, was not praise. Sometimes 
the engineers would lay out the work, and when completed, 
through no fault of the makers, proclaim it all wrong, and it 
must be pulled down or up and made over again. The character 
and ability of some of these fort and road builders may be in- 
ferred when we find them noting that the soil, in places, is 
decomposed gneiss rock, readily breaking into small chunks, 
with one or more black faces, with seams of quartz running 
through them, but what else could be expected of men who 
read the Atlantic Monthh/ for a respite and find Sunday after- 
noon diversion in botany? Yet these men were not ofiBcers; 
just privates in the ranks. 

October 8th great quantities of ammunition are stored in the 
magazines of Fort Kearney. Discipline is gradually making it- 
self felt, and while the men not on duty repair to the woods, 
October 12th, for religious worship, one of their number is con- 
signed to the guard-house because he has been heard threaten- 
ing to desert. Thereafter when a dissatisfied soldier wished to 
take French leave, he wasted no time talking about it. On this 
day the companies hear read, for the first time, the Articles of 
War. though for some weeks they had been thinking them- 
selves- able to recognize sundry articles of this sort on sight. 

Tuesday, October 14th, camp and work monotony is broken, 
as the men go in for their supper of bread and fried beef, by a 
command to fall in and to report the number of cartridges in 
each one's possession; supper is eaten hurriedly, and then, once 
more in line, forty rounds per man are given out. All this be- 
cause rebel cavalry are said to be within ten miles of the fort. 
This was one of the annual horse-collecting raids of General 
J. E. B. Stuart, though his forces on their way down from 
Chambersburg had already crossed the Potomac on the 12th. 
Evidently our people thought such a leader liable to appear at 
any moment anywhere, and they had better have a care. In 
reality, at this particular moment, he with his men and horses, 
after taking needed rest in Leesburg, were by easy stages work- 



CAMP NELLIE SEWARD AND FOKT KEAUNEY. 39 

ing westward of the mountains. Company D is sent to the fort 
and four companies are sent out upon the picket line and the 
others are ordered to lie upon their arms. The camp is razed, 
though uo one can tell just why. To-day such proceedings hare 
a farcical appearance, though they may not have been without 
their benefits even then, since the preparation came in the way 
of drill and discipline. 

As no enemy appeared, the weapons of war again gave place 
to the implements of peace, and digging proceeded as before, 
not infrequently enlivened by words like these, sung to the 
tune of Dixie: 

"I wish I v.'as in old Wayne county, 
My three years up, and I had my bounty. 
Look away, look away," etc. 

After the scare, the guns were discharged into a neighboring 
sandbank. Evidently marksmanship was poor, for a dog, just 
in line, had the full benefit of the fusilade. but was unhurt. 
Perhaps the boys only made believe aim at him. Let us hope 
so. both for the sake of their aim and of their hearts. 

Camp fare is improving, as this menu will amply prove: 
Breakfast — roast beef, bread, coffee and apple sauce; dinner — 
beef, bread and tea; while supper was made from bread and 
tea. On the 17th the arrival at 4 P. M. of the 17th Connecticut* 
gave a suspicion of a move to be made soon, and it came the 
very next day, Saturday, the 18th, when a complete transfer 
of outfit was made to the vicinity of Fort Mansfield. The 
march was through Tennallytown. about one mile, and we 
halted a mile and a half from Chain Bridge. The location is 
better than that just left. The line between the District and 
Maryland runs tlirough our camp, which is called "Morris," 



•The 17th Connecticut was from Fairfield county, and had as colonel 
Wm. H. Noble, but a more noted man was in the ranks, viz., Elias Howe, 
Jr., of sewing-machine fame. Having done garrison duty for some 
time in Baltimore, the regiment had asked permission to join Sigel's 
corps. As a punishment for such temerity, it was ordered to Fort 
Kearney, where for two weeks it handled pick and shovel before 
reaching the 11th Corps. It was only a few weeks later that Private 
Howe advanced the money to pay off the regiment, a most convenient 
man, we thought, to have around. Those competent to judge declared 
that Colonel Noble resembled the pictures of the lately slain General 
Nathaniel Lyon, another Connecticut man. 



40 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLEKY. 

and some of us halt iu a potato field. The popular and neces- 
sary vegetable is dug with bayonets, and if any man in the 
regiment fails to have "s])uds" for supper, it is his own fault. 
Men get used to almost everything, and a six-mule load of bread, 
piled upon the ground, is none the less sought for, though a 
mule hitehed near has, with his tail, kept the flies from the 
bread for several hours. Our nearest neighbors are men of the 
2!>tli New Jersey, who have done a deal of work on Forts Mans- 
field and Reno. ' 

Had Washington people known what our soldiers were doing 
with their reservoir, their relish for its contents would have 
been much lessened. "Dirty, not fit to swim in," is the general 
comment, and its waters are made still more turbid by the 
soldiers, who use it as one big wash-tub for their clothing. Oh 
Cleanliness 1 what crimes are committed in thy name, and on 
Sunday, too! At dress-parade on this 19th of October, the sec- 
retary of state, William H. Seward, appears, but perhaps the 
presence of Colonel Welling's wife and daughter gives even 
more pleasure than that of the eminent gentleman, for the 
soldiers love to hear the sound of women's voices, thus being 
reminded of home. For the proper shelter of himself and fam- 
ily, the colonel has had built a small house, not elegant, but 
sufficient. 

There is very little variation in routine for the following 
week. The Potomac and the Ohio and Chesapeake canal afford 
ample facilities for bathing and washing, which many improve. 
Cliaiu IJridge comes iu for inspection as well as the potato 
fields of the neighboring farmers. The latter complain and en- 
deavor to identify the culprits, but fail utterly. Careful and 
loving friends at home send to their Ontario boys a barrel of 
dried fruit, on which the expressage is |5.23. Just what the 
frnit was worth is not recorded. There is no lack of work, for 
old roads are made over and new ones are laid out. Drill is not 
neglected and inspections come regularly. 

November 1st Captain Cornwell of Comiiany E died of 
typhoid fever after an illness of ten days. Ilis death was a 
great loss in every way, for he merited and received the highest 
respect of every one. His body was embalmed and sent home 
to Cayuga county, where from the Scipio I'niversalist Church, 
November Oth. all that was mortal was borne to its burial. 
His was the first death among our officers. 



CAMP NELLIE SEWAUD ANO FOIIT KEARNEY. 41 

Sunday. Xoveiiibcr 2d, at dress-parade. Secretary Seward 
and President Lincoln are present. Already hints are made 
that the 138th is a pet reginient. One of the boys thus describes 
the visit: ".lust as the rejiiuieut, in tine condition, was drawn 
up in line. :in open barouche was discovered in front on the 
riiiht, in wliich were seated two distinguished looking men. 
Every eye observed them, though the command was, 'Front.' 
Shortly after Colonel Welling had taken his place, one of these 
men left the carriage and moved slowly to a position a little 
back of the colonel. By this time every man knew he was in 
the presence of Abraham Lincoln. The secretary remained in 
the vehicle. How proud we all felt! The sublime and the 
ridiculous are often mingled, and this event was an illustration. 
In passing the president, one of the officers, noted more for his 
stature than for his gracefulness, after sundry reproofs to his 
men for not keeping in step, apparently formed the resolution 
to measure heights with Mr. Lincoln as he passed. So at the 
proper moment lie straightened up to all the height that God 
had given him. and evidently wished his men to make note. 
They did. for tliey heard the president say, distinctly, 'Lieu- 
tenant, I am taller than you.' The tall officer's collapse was 
never forgotten. Later many favored ones grasped the presi- 
dent's hand." 

During this day there is the roar of heavy firing in the west, 
and six weeks ago it would have made every ear erect, but ours 
are becoming more experienced. The 2d Corps had discovered 
some rebels at or near Snicker's Gap, and the batteries were 
exchanging compliments. November 4th is election day, and 
an expression of political opinion is taken by the men. 
Throughout the regiment the sentiment is largely Re- 
publican. In Company D fifty-five men favor General 
James S. Wadsworth for governor and fifteen prefer Horatio 
Seymour; very likely the remaining men were not voters, or 
did not care to express themselves. 

It was in these rather quiet days that Captain was 

officer of the day. It is said that the severe weather had 
prompted him to take rather more fire-water than was really 
good for his understanding. Indeed, he had not gone far on 
his round of nightly duty when, approaching what he supposed 
to be a sentry's post, and seeing some dark object near at hand, 
he halted for the challenge. In a chiding tone, he reproved the 



42 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

supposed sentinel for his laclc of military precision and once 
more said, "Why don't you challenge the grand rounds?" By 
this time the officer had approached several paces nearer, and 
had entered upon his query for the third time when he sudden- 
ly found himself measuring his length upon the ground. Tt 
seems that he had gotten olf the regular track, and. neariug the 
stock corral, had been addressing his remarks to a mule whose 
heels, in due time, had effectually halted him. The words the 
captain uttered did not include the countersign. 

On the 8th the camp was honored by a visit from Secretaries 
Seward and Stanton with Lord Lyons, British minister. We 
thus had frequent opportunity to see some of the most famous 
men of the day. Two companies, C and K, were ordered to 
Fort Gains, on the 11th, which disturbed them not a little, for 
they had just finished their quarters, backing poles, to make 
the same fully half a mile. Owners of land object to road- 
making and ditch-digging— but everything goes. When candle 
rations run short, the colonel's quarters catch fire, perhaps for 
a hint that light was needed. Some one calls this existence a 
"dog's life." He wanted excitement. Passes were occasionally 
obtained for a day in ^^■ashington. How the day was spent 
there depended entirely on the taste of the visitor. Many 
sought the Capitol, Patent and Post Offices, the White House, 
and the like. If the scenes sought were questionable, no record 
was made of them. 

Monotony reigns in camp life and police duty during the 
month of November, though on the 23d a Stonewall Jackson 
scare, incident to his moving from Winchester, or to a recon- 
noissance by Stuart, leads to the handling of considerable am- 
munition and to some haste in mounting guns in tlie forts. 
Indications became more and more pronounced that the regi- 
ment was to stay in the defenses, for before the end of the 
month, the officers were studying artillery drill, and some work 
had been done on the guns in Fort Kearney by the companies 
stationed there. The 27th was the first Thanksgiving in camp, 
and was conspicuous for the absence of the orthodox turkey 
and other dainties which made the home board so attractive. 
One soldier records his dinner as composed of bread and butter, 
cheese and apple-sauce. Though not up to the traditional 
standard, he might have fared much worse. The same man 
laments the cost of his Athintic Monthly, twenty-five cents for 



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43 



the magazine and twenty-five more for the messenger; it does 
seem as though the tariff were a trifle high. 

It was in this camp that a sudden night alarm summoned 
the men into line, to which they hastened in all degrees of 
sleepiness and fright. One of the captains, however, lest someone 
might oversleep, went through his street and inspected every 
tent. As he poked open one flap he found a youngster, scared 
almost to distraction. His reply to the captain's reproof for his 
delinquency was, "Oh, captain, don't make me go out there and 
be killed!" The officer's considerateness in allowing him to 
remain where he was, was amply justified in subsequent 
dangers, when he proved himself brave enough. It was only a 
stage fright, liable to attack any one sooner or later. 

Sometimes the fun of soldiers came near being what has been 
characterized as horse-play. It was in Company F, one chilly 
evening in October. A few men were smoking and yarning 
around the pit. over which cooking had been done all day, and 
which was now well filled with red-hot embers. While they 
were thus standing, one of the company came up to the other 
side of the trench, a man good-natured when sober, but ex- 
ceedingly surly when in liquor. Tall and robust, he was able 
to carry out any threat he might make. Soon came also a 
comrade of quite a different build, always good natured and 
genial; he essayed a little fun at the expense of the tall soldier, 
which the latter was in no mood to relish. Finally, turning upon 
the joker, he exclaimed, "If you don't behave I'll take you by 
the seat of your trousers and the nape of your neck and throw 
you into the fire." Unfortunately the short soldier did not 
take the hint, but persisted in his nonsense, saying, "You can't 
do it." Whereupon the giant actually seized the comrade, as 
threatened, and holding him over the pit, as though he were 
only a child, let him drop upon the fiery mass. All this hap- 
pened before any one could interfere, but as the victim fell upon 
his back he squirmed out upon the ground unhurt, though bad- 
ly frightened. The irate Hercules moved oft', laughing devil- 
ishly, and as no one was hurt, those looking on could and did 
laugh at Conny's expense. 



44 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

CHAPTER VI. 
Camp Morris and the !)th Heavy Artillery. 

The stoppiujiplace after leaving Fort Kearney had taken a 
new name, viz.. Camp Morris, after Colonel Lewis O. Morris* 
of the 113th New York, later to be dubbed the 7th Heavy Ar- 
tillery, and whose brave colonel was to fall, June 4th, 1864, at 
Cold Harbor. At this time he commanded the Military Con- 
struction Corps in the defenses. As fort-building was so promi- 
nent a part of the regiment's work, the following description, 
sent home by a participant, is not amiss: "The forts are simply 
earthworks enclosing from one to two acres of land. They are 
made by digging a ditch or moat, fifteen feet wide by from ten 
to twelve feet deep, throwing the earth up to form an embank- 
ment inside the ditch. Thi.s bank is made hard by pounding it 
as it is thrown up; through embrasures, guns are run out; on 
the outside are abatis wliich hinder the approach of man or 
horse; within are magazines and bombproofs, also barracks to 
be used in case of an attack; it requires three reliefs to work the 
heavy guns; all the forts are connected by rifle-pits; entrance- 
gates are on the side towards Washington ; the heavy stockades 
surrounding are pierced by loop-holes. 

The approach of winter rendered it necessary to make in- 
creased projiarations for the sake of health and comfort. The 
laying out of quarters became a necessity, and house-building 
was the general vocation; the term house, however, was less 
heard than "hut," "shanty," "tent" or "winter-quarters." Their 
desirableness as habitations depended largely on the taste, in- 
genuity and industry of the builders. They were party affairs. 



•Colonel Morris belonged to one of New York's most noted fam- 
ilies. His f.ather, Le^is N., a graduate of West Point, was killed at 
Monterey in 1846, bravely leading his men, a brevet major, U. S. A. 
The colonel's grandfather, Staats, was a brother of Lewis Morris, a 
signer of ihe Declaration, and himself an officer on the staff of Gen- 
eral Anthony Wayne. Colonel L. O. Morris had been in the army since 
1847, saw service in the Mexican war, and at the beginning of the Re- 
bellion was in Texas a captain in the Ist Artillery. His battery was 
the only one not surrendered to the Confederates. The prosaic life in 
the defenses greatly chafed him, and the chance to lead his regiment 
to the front under Grant's regime was eagerly seized, though it speed- 
ily led to bis death. 




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CAMP MORRIS AND THE NINTH HEAVY ARTILLERY. 45 

the number combining determining the size of the structure. 
A building Oxlti feet was large enough for six men. and one 
12x16 could hold twice that number. Luckily not all the trees 
had been cut away, and sufficient were found to supply both 
fuel and building material. The impromi)tu structures are 
much smaller, being, externally, 7x8 feet. The lower part to 
the height of 2| feet is built of small logs, thus lessening the 
inside measurement nearly one foot all around. A home letter 
by a Company B boy, dated December 21st, gives an excellent 
picture of what the writer deemed essential to his comfort in 
his A tent having the above-described kind of a base: 

" We enter at one end; on the left side, as we come in, is our 
fire-place in the corner; beyond is a small table, at which I am 
now writing. Across the back end is a little shelf 2i feet from 
the ground. On this shelf are three cupboards and other 
things; two of the cupboards are used for our dishes and culi- 
nary outfit; the third is for my own private library. In the lower 
space of the latter are three compartments, one for envelopes, 
one for answered and the other for unanswered letters. Above 
this comes the library itself, made up of general reading, such 
as newspapers, magazines, etc., etc.; books, classical, scientific, 
poetic, critical, and religious, as a Bible, hymn and prayer book. 
The top shelf is expressly for stationery. Between the second 
and third cupboards stands the tent-pole, and on each side of 
this are our guns, the muzzles going through a short shelf 
near the top of the tent. On the right side as we enter are 
bedding, straw, etc. On the lowermost shelf is the water-pail 
and above it the dried fruits. Our sabre-belts, cartridge-boxes, 
canteens, haversacks, pistols, etc., hang on the tent-pole. Be- 
sides, we have three knapsacks, four overcoats, a box for dirty 
shirts, extra boots and shoes, wash and slop dishes, towels, 
dish-cloths, frying-pan, griddle and extra pail, place for twenty- 
four hours" suj)]tly of fuel, a box of hickory nuts, a catch-all 
bag, a box of chips, one drum, twenty-flve feet of lumber, kept 
inside for subsequent shanty; axe, hammer, punches, seats for 
seven or eight men. a quantity of soap-stone and laurel-root, 
which we whittle into curious things; a bread-toaster, a pound 
or two of nails, some old strap hinges, an old saw, a fire- 
poker, etc." Evidently this young man had been used to comfort 
at home, for many a city tenement has less articles for daily 
use than he enumerates. In the same letter, he says he makes 



46 



NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 



mittens by cutting holes in the heels of a pair of socks and 
sewing on, for thumbs, the eliminated toes thereof. 

One ofiScer, for his wife's delectation, sends home this dia- 
gram of his first and only floor: 





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Of course there are the regular rounds of drill, guard-duty 
and fatigue, and the general health of the regiment is good. 
Rations are helped out by home contributions, for the loved 
ones there are not forgetful. One soldier is made happy by an 
apple (doubtless there were others), on which he finds the magic 
word, "Julia;" another dilates on the taste of a can of peaches, 
while others are grateful for boxes of dried fruit, sausage, 
mince-pie, and such dainties as only wives and mothers can pre- 
pare. Amusements are had in the making of bi'iar-wood pipes, 
not always for the use of the maker, for all did not smoke, not 
by any means. The playing of whist and poker was well-nigh 
universal, though some more thoughtful preferred chess and 
checkers. Then many read a deal and of the best, as is evident 
in the list of books afforded by one tent, Hugh Miller's "Foot- 
steps of the Creator,'' "Mountains of the Bible," "Pollock's 
Course of Time," and other solid volumes, though it would be 
unfair to imply that any considerable part of the regiment 
reached this exalted pitch of literary taste. 

Possibly the most important event of this month was the 
actual transferal of the 138th New York Infantry to the 9th 
Heavy Artillery. The order of conversion was dated Decem- 
ber 9th, and the designated numeral came on the 19th. With 
such recurrence of the ultimate significant figure, the regiment 
could liiU'dly become other than the 9th. The first official pro- 
mulgation of the order came at dress-parade, December 21st. 



CAMP MORRIS AND THE NINTH HEAVY ARTILLERY. 47 

(Changes in military colors speedily followed, blue giving place 
to red iu chevrons, stripes and shonkler-stnips. but the new 
artillery coats did not come till December 3(»tli. This becoming 
an artillery regiment had been so thoroughly forestalled that 
it occasioned very little remark. On the same date the 113th 
and the 12Dth New York Infantry became the 7th and the 8th 
Heavy Artillery, respectively. At this time the several com- 
panies were stationed as follows: at Fort Gains, and K; at 
Mansfield, B, G, E and H; at Reno, I, D, F and A; Colonel 
Welling was near Reno, Seward at Mansfield and Major Taft 
at Gains. 

The condition of the weather may be inferred from the fact 
that the ground was frozen some of the time to the depth of 
six inches, and that snow four inches deep did not occasion 
surprise; at the same time, thousands of men washed garments 
iu a stream not a stone's throw from the reservoir. For a 
variety in camp-life, the sergeant of the guard picks up a pri- 
vate's gun in the guard quarters and playfully shoots away 
two or three of said private's fingers. Of course he didn't 
know that the gun was loaded. This type of ignorance is of a 
very ancient lineage. A letter, dated this month by a Company 
E man to his wife, says, "Every Sunday morning there is com- 
pany inspection of arms, knapsacks, clothing, etc. The last day 
(if every month comes general inspection, and every second 
month a muster for pay, as December. February, etc. Our guns 
weigh 16 lbs.; balls, 1^ oz.; cartridges, 2 oz. The fort guns 
are mostly 40-pound Parrotts. some heavy howitzers and occa- 
sionally a lOO-pound cannon; lots of heavy practice." 

If the boys fared slimly at Thanksgiving, experience taught 
them to make ready for Christmas. They couldn't hang up 
their stockings, for they had no faith in Santa Claus on the 
Potomac. The saint would never trust himself and steeds on 
such roofs as they possessed. To the natives the day it- 
self was much more like a 4th of July celebration than 
the observance of the Savior's birth, but it must not be sup- 
jiosed that these soldier boys were disposed to give the day a 
particularly religious tone; they were determined, however, on 
having just as good a dinner as tlie circumstances would allow. 
On the 24th one man records paying a dollar for a gallon of 
oysters in ^^'asl)ingtou for his own dinner and buying a chicken 
and celery for his captain's. Young men who could make buck- 



48 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

wheat cakes in camp and serve them with maple syrup were 
equal to getting up a Christmas dinner. Fifteen men in Com- 
pany K forgot dull care as they discussed the following bill 
of fare at 8 o'clock P. M.: "Cold roast pork, cold roast duck, 
bread and butter, pickles, cheese, preserves, apples, pies (the 
writer modestly observes that they were the first he ever made), 
and four kinds of cake." After encompassing such a layout 
the soldiers ought to have been in condition to enjoy the stories 
that followed. Twenty good men of Company — ran the guard 
just for a supper in a neighboring house. Unluckily sixteen of 
them were caught and had to spend the remainder of their 
Xmas in the guard-house, — an excellent opportunity to moral- 
ize on the mutability of things sublunary and on the exceeding 
nearness of sadness to pleasure.* It should be said that the 
day, though a world-wide holiday, did not excuse the men 
from three hours' company drill. 

On the last Sunday of the year, the 2Sth, Secretary Seward 
visited camp and the chaplain preached. Somehow or other he 
does not seem to fit the feelings of all the boys, some of whom 
remark that he is more interested in rabbit and quail hunting 
than in the performance of his ministerial functions; but when 
was there a time that the fault-finder was not in evidence? 
The great majority of our soldiers in camp had very little ap- 
preciation for that which became especially dear when death, 
in the active campaign, stared them in the face. By the end of 
the month officers and men were fairly well fixed for the new 
year, though they had not gotten into barracks. 

Being thus happily placed, it was not strange that certain 
oflBcers should send for their respective helpmeets, and before 
the end of December the camp was gladdened with the presence, 
among others, of Mrs. Lieutenant Colonel Seward, Mrs. Major 
Taft, Mrs. Captain Lyon, Mrs. Quartermaster Knowles, 
and Mrs. Lieutenant Wood. Mrs. Colonel Welling and daugh- 
ter have been mentioned already. 



*Two years later a favorite bit of doggerel, sung to an unwritten 
tune, ran thus: 

''Oh, it's young men skedaddlers, I'd have you all beware, 
Leave off your bounty-jumping and go live upon the square, 
For provost guards are plenty and governor's isle is nigh, 
They'll leave you there in solitude to pine away and die." 



CAMP MORRIS AND THE NINTH HEAVY ARTILLERY. 49 

1863. 

January comes in on Thursday, and is indicated by a cessa- 
tion of drill, a New York custom of setting more store by the 
first day of the year than by Christmas, though the Knicker- 
bocker habit of calling is not appreciably observed. The per- 
manent barracks that had been building for some time were 
occupied as early as the 18th of the month, though some com- 
panies had entered much earlier, as A on the 11th; B, the 13th 
and 14th ; D, the 16th, and G, the 18th. Many of the boys prefer 
their old tents, complaining of leaky roofs and lack of light, 
for there was no lavish display of windows. Meanwhile dur- 
ing the month more work was done on Forts Mansfield, Reno 
and Gains, at which latter place was the regimental hospital, 
where, on the 26th, died Jonathan Baldwin of Company C, from 
Cato, having taken an overdose of opium. Many men are 
inducted into the nicety of artillery drill, though that of in- 
fantry is not neglected, there being five hours a day of the 
latter. On the 8th Messrs. Moore and McCall of Lyons buy out 
Sutler Davidson. The wife of Lieutenant Flynn comes to the 
camp on the Kith, and on the loth Mrs. Captain Gregory and 
boy. Fort Mansfield barracks were occupied by the 1st Bat- 
talion, comprising Companies B, D, E and G, under Lieutenant 
Colonel Seward. On the 23d Captain Crane of Company H 
takes twenty men, and goes out to find the secret of certain 
lights which at night have alarmed the guards. He finds, not 
will-o'-the-wisps, but necessary illuminations for negro wood- 
choppers three-fourths of a mile away; in such prosaic manner 
do all the Ninth's troubles terminate. 

As the regiment had been converted into a heavy artillery 
body, it must be recruited to the latter's standard, and Lieu- 
tenant Bacon of Company D opened an oflQce in Lyons on the 
23d, and Lieutenant A. S. Wood of the same company is made 
adjutant, vice W. R. Wasson, promoted major, since the new 
organization allowed three majors among the field ofiBcers and 
four lieutenants in each company; also there were to be twelve 
companies instead of ten, as in the infantry. Captain James W. 
Snyder of Company A was the first major under this change, 
though his commission and that of Major Wasson were both 
dated Dec. 31, 1862. Next to the last day of January witnesses 
a brigade review conducted by Colonel L. O. Morris, in which 
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50 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

was displayed the proflciency acquired by months of honest 
drill, and which mouths later was to bear rich fruit when these 
same regiments of heavy artillery were to leave the forts of their 
making and were to follow General Grant into the tangled 
undergrowth of the Wilderness and up to the breastworks of 
Cold Harbor. 



CHAPTER VII. 

Life in the Fouts. 

The most important regimental event of the month of Feb- 
ruary was the accession of Company M. It had been raised 
in Genesee county as the 22d ludependent Battery, and had 
been mustered into the service of the United States Oct. 28th, 
1862. The order for this union was dated February 5th, but 
the company did not appear in regimental line till the very 
last day of the month. 

The regiment is getting pretty well used to routine duty, and 
of work there is no lack. Forts, roads, huts, barracks, there 
is ample employment for every one, and no end of drill besides. 
The news of the day comes from Washington in the shape of 
the Chronicle. Colonel John W. Forney's paper, whose pages 
few soldiers of the Potomac army will ever forget. The alert 
newsboy made a good business by furnishing his papers to reg- 
ular customers for twenty-five cents per week. Rules as to the 
care of ammunition magazines were especially stringent, and 
one of the best men in the regiment was sent to the guard- 
house because he did not detect a lighted pipe in the possession 
of an ordnance sergeant who tried to play smart with the senti- 
nel. His captain, however, got him released speedily and he 
went back to his post. The next time this sergeant (he didn't 
belong to the Ninth) tried this ti'ick he was himself arrested. 

On the 1.5th a vigorous temperance movement was made by 
the captain of Company B. who with a squad of men went out 
and broke up a licjuor hole, where men had been drinking them- 
selves into trouble. There were few regiments staying any 
length of time near Washington that did not have similar ex- 
periences. For drunkenness all sorts of penalties were iutiicted, 
such as standing on a barrel, wearing said barrel, or another 



LIFE IN THE FORTS. 51 

with only the man's head peering through, called a wooden 
overcoat; lashed to a cannon's wheel, or doomed to keep up i 
weary march for many long hours with a knapsack filled with 
stones or solid shot, fifty pounds sometimes; and yet they 
would drink if opportunity offered, i. c, some of the men, not 
by any means those who detected fossiliferous limestones in 
their digging, or made up the regular Bible-class. Temper 
sometimes got the better of men who hardly wished to render 
the military deference to the officers with whom they had been 
reared and whom they thought no better than themselves. 
Court-martials were not unknown, and very severe penalties 
were at times inflicted. One man for threatening to strike his 
captain was sentenced to serve his term of enlistment at hard 
labor, one w'eek in each month to have only a bread and water 
diet, and to forfeit all pay. The place for the infliction of such 
punishment was usually the Rip Raps, near Fortress Monroe 
As this particular soldier was discharged in 186.5 in good re 
pute, it must be that industry and repentance had worked re 
mission. The first battalion drill was had on the 21st of Feb 
ruary. The 22d was properly observed by a salute from al 
the forts. About this time there is excitement in camp be 
cause of an eft'ort to enforce protection as against free trade 
in pies. The men claimed that this particularly American 
variety of pastry otlered by outside parties was much better 
than that sold by the sutler, but the edict went forth that it 
must be the sutler's pies or none. As an immediate result, 
smuggling of the most heinous character followed, for what 
freeman could endure having restrictions imposed on pie"? Had 
not Ralph Waldo Emerson said that he rated the intellectual- 
ity of a people in accordance as they did or did not appreciate 
pie"? When it came to intellect the Ninth played second to no 
one. The 28th saw the inspection of the regiment between 
Forts Reno and Bayard on the grounds lately occupied by the 
117th New York, which was about joining Burnside's corps. 
Major Snyder is now in command in Fort Gains. 

Among the Latins there were calendar days known as dies 
non. or no days, and in our northern clime the month of all 
others most eligible to the appellation mensis non is March. Disa- 
greeable in every way, everywhere, infinitely worse than the 
English November, which Tom Hood so unmercifully lam- 
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52 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

found life almost a burden during its continuance? It was the 
reign of slush, yet duty of all kind had to be performed, just 
the same as though May blossoms were there. On the 3d of 
the month a most distressing accident happened in Company 
F, where a man carelessly discharged a gun, killing his wife, 
the mother of two children. It was another instance of not 
knowing that it was loaded. The horror of it was greater 
than that of the battlefield. 

The men had been in camp long enough to pretty thoroughly 
indicate their dispositions and habits. Those that were filthy 
by nature began to be obnoxious to their more cleanly neigh- 
bors, and crusades were waged against those who would not 
keep themselres clear from body vermin. Then, too, the 
natural shirk made himself evident. If he could get others to 
do the work, he was perfectly content. Nothing inspired 
promptness in him but meal-time. In Company G, out of a 
shanty's complement, Private L. was notorious for waiting at 
reveille till the very last moment, and then barefooted, clad in 
drawers and shirt only, he would rush out to roll-call. Thence 
going back he would crawl in till his tent-uiates had built a 
fire and prepaied breakfast. There is a limit to all endurance, 
and this was Comrade T.'s thought as he took a hot musket 
ball, in some way left near the fire, and dropped it down the 
back part of L."s drawers conveniently exposed. There was no 
hesitation in his resurrection. He came out quickly, effect- 
ually, and it is said blasphemously. The lesson was not lost. 

There were still rifle-pits to be made, and probably would 
have been if the regiment had remained in the defenses to the 
end of its term of enlistment. There were advantages, how- 
ever, in this proximity to Washington and in having perma- 
nent quarters. Dentists came up from the Capital, and a bar- 
ber made a living, more or less, at his vocation. All did not 
patronize the company cook, some preferring to boil, bake and 
stew for themselves, and in this the highest degree of liberty 
obtained. During these March nights the officers had military 
schools, in which, as one of them said, they had to recite like 
school-boys, page after page, all about the ranges of the guns, 
charges of powder, elevation, etc. It was a good thing for 
them, too. 

April was a distinct advance on its predecessor, but even it 
was not faultless, since on the 5th April showers degenerated 
into snow a foot deep. 



LIFE IN THE FORTS. 53 

\\itb its new name and character, the regiment now pos- 
sessed a brass band, under the leadership of Jacob Sager of 
Clyde. If he was more generally known in the 'Jth as "Jake," 
it was because of his ever read.v and genial nature. The first 
public appearance of this body was April 6, 1863. But a more 
extended sketch of the band and its personnel will be given 
in a later chapter. Georgetown is not so far away that men 
can not go thither to church if they desire, and some of them 
do. though anything so constrained as a church pew almost 
gives them cramps. 

May brings blossoms and better spirits to the boys, though 
two men are injured in Fort Bayard through foolish tinkering 
with a shell. The man who brought it into the camp deserted, 
and thus escaped punishment. The weather is fine, and activ- 
ity along the lines of the Potomac army has its effect in the 
defenses, for somehow rumors of rebel raids are constantly in 
the air. Hooker's advance tends to magnify every bit of al- 
leged news. Pickets were reported driven in on the Virginia 
side of the Chain Bridge the 11th, and the next day Lieutenant 
Colonel Seward was hurt by a fall from his horse. During the 
next week every cloud of dust indicated an attack of rebel 
cavalry. Could the latter have been half as ubiquitous as our 
men's fancy made them, they would have overrun the whole 
North long before. On the 21st the long roll was responded 
to by a grand rush to the forts and rifle-pits without order 
or officers. Secretary Seward and family witness the dress- 
parade on the 21tli. In these days the ofiicers are trying to se- 
cure better rifles for the men. but reforms are slow. 

The forts, all made and armed, must now be decorated, and 
consequently by the early part of June, they are completely 
sodded. Anything to keep the boys busy! At 11 P. M. the 
28th, another scare calls the men into the rifle-pits, and there 
they remain till morn. Excitement is at fever heat. Soldiers 
are making the discovery, sure to come to all sooner or later, 
that those in authority who are the most lenient in matters 
of discipline are not necessarily the best officers. Stories of 
this sort are as old as the tale of the Retreat of the Ten Thou- 
sand under Xenophon. 

June. 18(}3. is a busy month in Virgina. Hooker and Lee 
are preparing for Gettysburg, and naturally the forts are hives 
of apprehension. Diligence is not lacking, and shots enough 



54 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

are fired at targets to enable the cannoneers to become excel- 
lent marksmen, if the need should arise. On the very first 
day of the month. General Heintzelman said, "No more passes;" 
but boys did leave the camp in citizen's clothing, just for the 
fun of it, running the risk of severe punishment if caught. On 
the 3d all women save those doing company work are ordered 
from camp. Quite a number of oflScers and men had set up a 
sort of primitive housekeeping. Possibly two or three soldiers' 
wives in each company, had been designated to do laundry 
work, mending, etc. 

Pickets are sent out each day, five from each company. The 
7th New York Artillery is with us and the cavalry beyond. 
It is early in this month that we have our first skirmish drill. 
The regiment was in line on the parade-ground of Camp Morris, 
near Fort Simmons, Company B at the right. Colonel Welling, 
Lieutenant Colonel Seward and the other staff officers being 
in front of the centre. After a brief consultation with his staff 
officers. Colonel Welling gave the following order to the first 
sergeant of Company B : "Orderly Fish, I direct you to organize 
a skirmish line from this battalion." Sergeant Fish promptly 
called the battalion to attention and directed to count in fives, 
which numbers (fives) he marched three paces to the front, and 
the left guide sergeants of the respective companies one pace 
to the front. After dressing the line. Sergeant Fish reported 
to Colonel Welling that the skirmish line was organized. Here 
was begun the drill in which the regiment soon became pro- 
ficient, as was shown later in field service. 

Tuesday, the 9th of June, Secretaries Seward and Salmon P. 
Chase of the treasury favor us with a call. Two days later, 
in the night, the men again rallied to the forts; the next night 
the long roll brought on another scare. The wonder is that 
so many false cries of "wolf" did not produce a condition of 
indifference. The Harper's Ferry road is thoroughly picketed. 
Each day brings its reports, each more startling than its pred- 
ecessor. Lieutenant Colonel Seward had been away in .\ubuin, 
but these rumors of rebel attack bring him back on th.' I'Jth.iliat 
he may be on hand if needed. Again the long roll in the night 
of the 18th resulted in keeping the men out in the rain, and all 
because an over-cautious sentinel had fired his gun at a horse. 
The 21st cannonading is lu'ard seemingly at Thoroughfare Gap 
[it really is at Upperville]. The 23d Companies D and G, 




COMPANY A STREET. FORT SIMMONS. 




HEADQUARTERS Sith BATTALION. ^D N. Y. H. A. FORT C. F. SMITH. 



LIFE IN THE FORTS. 55 

with two from the 1st Maine Heavy .Vrtillcr.v, march ten miles 
to a point near Fort Thayer on the Bajtiniore & Washington 
I'ailroad to work on rifle-pits and batteries, three miles from 
Washington and two from Bladensburg. On the same day A 
tents followed, the entire detachment being under the com- 
mand of Major Shepard* of the 1st Maine. The men dig ten 
hours a day, all on account of fear of rebel cavalry that are 
reported prowling about. These companies remained here till 
July 8th, when they returned to their quarters. 

The efforts to secure a better gun succeeded in part, and on 
the -4th of June some of the companies were supplied with 
Springfield muskets. The 28th brought a scare pretty near the 
forts, since on that day, between Tennallytown and Rockville, 
the rebels captured and destroyed a large wagon-tiaiu. This was 
bringing the sound of arms right home, and as a consequence 
excitement ran high.f Cavalry pickets were driven in, and it 
did seem for a while as thongli the boys might have some 
fighting to do. 

July, the memorable month of 1SC3, finds the Ninth at em- 
ployment no more warlike than the handling of pick and shovel. 
and filling in the chinks with drilling. The consciousness that 
some one must do such work was consoling to certain ones, 
but more were restive under the routine, and many grumbling 
letters were written home. "Gettysburg" is on every lip, and 
the boys remark on their having all the hard work and none of 
the glory, though they did think there was some chance for 
them when Stuart came so near. The women and the sick 
were sent to "Washington, and every preparation was made to 
withstand an attack. The band was ordered upon the breast- 
works, and bade play "Yankee Doodle" for all that they were 
worth. The boys had lots of wind, and they pumped it into 



♦Major Russell B. Shepard subsequently became colonel of the regi- 
ment and brevet brigadier general. When, the next year, the regi- 
ment went to the front, it was soon in the thickest of the fight, audits 
death record in battle was the largest of all the 2,047 regiments that 
made up the Union army. 

tThis was another of J. E. B. Stuart's phenomenal attacks. It was a 
part of the campaign which ended at Gettysburg. He actually came 
within less than five miles of the District line. There were 125 
wagons in the train, whose subsequent keeping, it is claimed, hindered 
Stuart's progress and so contributed to Lee's defeat; really, then, a 
blessing in disguise. 



56 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY AETILLERY. 

their horns till some prisoners who were brought in later de- 
clared they thought the sound came from a brigade aggrega- 
tion. It was the colonel's idea that music might encourage 
soldiers as well as charm the savage ear. 

On the very first day of July, a part of Company C goes to 
Battery Vermont, and later twenty-five men from each company 
go daily to Fort Simmons for fatigue duty. Seemingly the 
regiment was having an opportunity to turn over, at least once, 
the soil of the entire District, with some of Maryland's besides. 
It was in this month that Colonel Welling had some passages 
at verbal arms with Colonel Morris, commanding the brigade. 
Our colonel intimated that his men were having more than 
their share of the digging to do, and that he would like to see 
other organizations equally pressed. In such a contest, one 
need not be told where the sympathies of his soldiers were. 
In another bout with the colonel of the 7th, in a fort directly 
under the latter's command. Colonel Welling saw one of his 
men doing police duty wearing ball and chain. He at once 
asked Colonel Morris why the man should be thus punished 
without his own knowledge. Morris flew into a passion at 
once and challenged ^^■clling, saying, "Choose your weapons." 
Our oflScer replied that all the weapons he wanted were those 
that God had given liim. but a pugilistic encounter did not 
appear to be to the older ofiicer's taste, and the two colonels 
separated. Welling going back to his camp. While a fight 
with the weapons furnished by nature might have been exciting. 
and whose details might enliven these pages, we can not heli> 
rejoicing that both men had good substrata of common sense. 
Before sunset, the 9th Heavy man was released and sent back 
to his own quarters. 

Of course the warm weather warranted more out-of-doors 
living and an accompanying change of fare. The boys who had 
made griddle-cakes and pies in the winter now tried their 
hands at custards and Dutch cheese, but even these did not 
save some of them from the grip of nostalgia, or homesickness. 
There are men living to-day who would have died as soldiers 
had not their discharges been given, yet the most careful 
diagnosis could discover nothing wrong with bodily functions. 
Their troubles were of the head and heart, and Shakespeare 
discovered that it was impossible to administer to minds dis- 
eased. The homesick man had not much sympathy from his 



FORT FOOTE. 57 

comrades; lie may even have received their ridicule, but he 
was not cured, and while other reasons may have been as- 
sijrned for tlie discharge, the real one was an irresistible desire 
to see the old home and the loved ones. 

In the regular chapter of accidents, James Allen of Company 
K unfortunately shoots himself on the 27th. and dies in just 
one week, his wife arriving on the morning of his death. His 
comrades paid the expenses incident to sending his body home 
to the town of Galen, where, in the cemetery at Furguson's 
Corners, it was laid away for the eternal sleep. 

August arrives with its blistering heat, and still the routine 
is little varied. On the Gth was observed the day of thanks- 
giving, praise and prayer, proclaimed by the president in token 
of the signal victories won at Vicksburg and Gettysburg. One 
private who had a pass to Washington on this day remarked 
on the closing of all places of business. He might just as well 
have stayed in camp, so far as benefit from his trip was con- 
cerned. On Sunday, however, he fared better, for then he went 
into the country and dined with a citizen, who quite won his 
heart through refusing to take pay for his hospitality. Many 
firm friendships were established in this way. 

The 13th Companies B and K exchanged places, B going to 
Fort Gains and K to Fort Mansfield. The day before had been 
promulgated the most important order for many a long month. 
It was to the effect that Companies C, D, E and G, forming a 
battalion, the 2d under the command of Lieutenant Colonel 
Seward, should proceed to a point south of Washington, and 
there construct a large fort. Accordingly at 5 A. M. on the 
14th, accompanied by the regimental band, these companies 
set forth, and from the wharf at the foot of D street took a 
boat for Roller's Bluff, where a landing was made at about 
noon. 



CHAPTER V I IT. 
Fort Footb. 

For the ensuing nine months there is to be a pretty effectual 
separation of the 2d Battalion from the other two. which re- 
mained in their former quarters. In addition to Lieutenant 



58 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Colonel Seward the detachment is accompanied by Major Taft. 
The site selected for the fortification is a very steep bluff 100 
feet high, four miles from Alexandria, eight from Washington 
and on the same side of the Potomac. It was to be the only 
defense between Fort Washington and the District line. It 
proved to be one of the very largest of the cordon of forts 
which encircled the city. It was wholly outside of the District 
and faced the mouth of Hunting creek, on whose south bank 
was the nearest considerable neighbor, viz.. Fort Lyon. Alex- 
andria became the base of supplies, whence also came a daily 
mail and other necessities. Corporal E. W. Newberry of Com- 
pany D, who had pulled many an oar on Great Sodus bay, 
became the post's ferryman, and with his crew semi-daily he 
rows to and fro for his comrades. The locality, though elevated, 
was particularly malarial, so much so that by the neighboring 
inhabitants it was called the grave-yard of Prince (Jeorge 
county. Nor did it belie its name, as the long list of sick and 
dead from tyjihoid fever and like diseases bore ample testimony. 
Assistant Surgeon Dwight W. Chamberlain accompanied the 
battalion, and by his care of the ailing won the regard of all. 

Those who had served so extended an apprenticeship at dig- 
ging in the northern part of the District were now to have an- 
other and extended opportunity to develop their muscle and to 
assist in rendering secure the most talked of city in America. 
Apparently the new fort is of special interest to General J. G. 
Barnard, who had in charge the laying out of the majority of 
Washington's defenses, for on the 21st, just one week after 
the arrival of our boys, he came down with no less distin- 
guished guests than the president. Secretary Stanton, Generals 
Heintzelman and Haskins.with many other oflBcers and citizens?. 
If all that they saw was not in proper order, let us hope 
that every defect received its proper ascription. 

This is the season of peaches and melons. If the men of the 
Ninth make long marches, by no means forced, all along the 
Potomac shore of Maryland, it is not on topograjjliy bent, but 
rather to afford a home market for the special products of 
that favored locality. There is no diary of this period that 
does not teem with records of luscious fruit and juicy melons, 
the very recollection of which, to this day, makes the veteran's 
mouth water. As offered for sale in the camp, everything is 
surprisingly cheap. A haversack full of peaches costs but 



FORT FOOTE. 59 

twelve aud oue-half cents, and that receptacle would bold well 
towards a peck. The weather is extremely warm, but this does 
not delay the work, a large part of which is done upon the road 
leading up from the river to the camp and fort. The hours of 
toil are not made more agreeable by the stories that visitors 
from Fort Simmons tell of the restful, quiet times they are 
having there. Early in September, 150 men from the four 
companies are working ten hours each day, but just how hard 
some of them labor may be inferred from their taking a stint 
on the Sth, which they complete before 10 A. M. Men are only 
boys of a larger growth. About this time the malarial climate 
began to get in its work, and by the 10th nearly or quite one- 
half of the officers and men are on the sick list, among them 
Major Taft. who is so badly off that even drums and bugles 
are suppressed. As he convalesced ten days later, the major 
was carried to a neighboring farm-house, thinking that he 
might improve more rapidly there. On this very day, the 21st, 
our lieutenant colonel is taken down, and ou the following day 
his father, the secretary, comes and has him removed to Wash- 
ington; so weak is the colonel he is borne from the camp to the 
boat upon a stretcher. The hospital record for these 
autumnal days is a sad one of sickness and death. 
To unacclimated people the river's shore was often pestalen- 
tial. In this year, 1S9S, when so much is said of suffering 
soldiers in Cuba, it is not amiss to remember that equally 
great affliction was had along this Potomac river in the years of 
the Eebellion, and very little note was made of it, the death loss 
in battle being so much more consjjicuous.* The funeral march 
became the one most often heard. Just before Major Taft was 
attacked, the camp was moved down the river, hoping thus to 
find a healthier place. Meanwhile warlike preparations go for- 
ward, and the earthworks slowly arise for the reception of 
guns, and on the 25th their carriages begin to arrive. The 25th 
gladdens many a heart, for on this day the major returns to 
camp, though he has to ride back in an ambulance. 

*Wliitelaw Reid, historian of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, says 
that the 169th, which spent its 100 days at Fort Ethan Allen in 1864, 
had 200 men in that time die or be permanently disabled through dis- 
ease alone. More than fifty died. At the same time the 133d, an- 
other 100-day regiment, stationed at Fort Powhatan, on the James, 
had 300 men down with fever. If the public knew this at the time, it 
has certainly forgotten it in the clamor over Cuban malaria. 



60 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

October 1st is a memorable day, for then Secretary Seward 
and friends appear and give the works their name, and those 
who hear it are not disappointed, for that of Commodore 
Foote,* the river hero of Forts Henry and Donelson, was al- 
ready a cherished one in America. Sickness causing the ao- 
sence of the field officei's, who had been helped from the camp, 
Major Snyder came down on the 4th and took command. An 
immense 200-pound Tarrott gun arrives on the 13th, and on 
the 22d has its first trial, at which time Secretaries Chase and 
Welles (of the Xavy), Generals Barnard and Augur with nu- 
merous others came to witness the event. 

The hospital is a very important part of the camp, and has 
dimensions, 20x100 feet; none too large for the increasing num- 
ber of sick. On the 31st no less than twenty-two men are 
furloughed home, that they may vote in the November elec- 
tions. Persimmons follow peaches, and those who know how 
to wait for the ripening fruit till Jack Frost has touched them 
find them a most enjoyable dainty, but the injudicious adven- 
turer who. lured by their tempting yellow skin, tasted them 
out of season, has ascribed any subsequent oral difBculties to 
that early indiscretion. 

While, November 3d, voters at home are recording their polit- 
ical opinions, there is nothing more for soldiers to do than to 
just express their feelings, whicli many of them do. One care- 
ful observer says, "There are few Democrats in the army, or 
if there are they are ashamed to own it." On the fith comes 
the big fifteen-inch gun, which is rolled, not carried, to the fort. 
The 11th marks the completion of barracks for Companies C 
and G, and on the Ifith those companies with E move in. On 
the 19th 1) followed. The 22d, Sunday, Sergeant Devoe of 
Company G preached in the hospital. The 28th marked the 
advent of stores for cook-house and barracks, though the 
quantity is pronounced iusuflicient; more came later. 

December 22d four Russian war vessels are noted moving up 
the river. Winter settles down ui)ou the men, some of whom 
reflect that they are not doing much for the war, "but some 
one must stay here." The mess-house, 16x40 feet, is opened on 



*Andrew Hull Foote, born in New Haven, Conn., September 12th, 
1806, died in New York city June 26, 1863. Named for one naval hero, 
served his apprenticeship under Porter, another, — what wonder that 
he made his own name a proud one in his country's annals. 



FORT FOOTE. 61 

the 10th. Christmas, so lively and jolly at home, is dull enough 
here for many, though some, haying made acquaintances 
among the near-by citizens, find home sensation in calling, 
eyen if there secesh notions abound, for youth ever rises supe- 
rior to political and sectional feelings. Eomeo and Juliet were 
from opposing houses. Then there were cases of fun and jollity 
right in camp, since in Company D Captain Lyon ordered ten 
gallons of oysters and twelve dollars' worth of poultry. Henry 
Porter of ^lodus Point and J. J. Vickery of Lyons went out with 
guns and dogs and secured a buck deer weighing 200 pounds, 
all of wliich served to brighten the surroundings not a little. 

1864. 

January brings very little variety to the camp, though drill 
of all kinds is kept up regularly with accompanying inspections 
and dress-parades. In these quiet days and this secluded place, 
the oflScers have an excellent opportunity to study regulations 
and tactics, which some of them conscientiously seize. Mean- 
while the weather becomes very cold, and the Potomac freezes 
so hard that, on the 8th, the boat makes landings on the ice. 
The next day. men cross the river on the ice to Alexandria. 
Cleanliness is maintained, and in spite of the weather the bar- 
racks are regularly scrubbed and kept in the best of order. 
Those who can obtain permission to visit Forts Simmons, Reno 
and other old stamping-grounds, just for the maintenance of 
friendly relations and the return of courtesies, for the officers 
and men from those parts as often as possible came down to 
the fort. 

Though as good as the average soldiers, all of the Ninth's 
men were not angels and court-martials were not unknown, 
though it would puzzle some, after this lapse of years, to tell 
what they were all about. However important then, they have 
been forgotten in the hurry of later living. The ice reign con- 
tinues in the river and boats have to break their way through. 

Officers are responsible for the care of company funds aris- 
ing from the use of government appropriations for rations. 
Instead of dealing out to each man his portion, all combine 
and live in common, thereby saving so much that luxuries 
otherwise impossible are obtained, and, besides, the individual 
is spared the necessity of preparing his own food, certain ones 
from each company being quite willing to serve in the capacity 



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62 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

of cooks for all. Whatever there might be over and above the 
cost of rations could be applied to the purchasing of better 
equipment for the mess-tables. A strict accounting was re- 
quired from the officer in charge, and while no scandal ever 
arose in our regiment there were those, during the war, whose 
officers had no end of trouble in making clear their relations 
to the respective funds. 

Captain William Wood made out on the 16th no less than 
ten discharge papers, for disability incident to the situation 
is great. Fever germs still linger, and there are few men at 
the post, notwithstanding the cold weather, who do not use 
a deal of quinine. To crown all these disadvantages, on the 
19th of January Post Adjutant Eedgraves is taken down with 
the small-pox. But there are diversions for those who call 
themselves well, and catching rabbits in the snow is great fun 
for the boys; the feelings of the victims are not recorded. 

February 1st was made noteworthy in Company D by the 
change from tin dishes to earthenware, all through the hus- 
banding of the company fund. The other companies were 
likewise equipped, then or later. As Chaplain Mudge had re- 
mained with the larger part of the regiment, preaching was 
had on Sunday by different men, the Christian Commission 
occasionally sending a minister. There are some indications of 
home life, for several officers and men have their better-halves 
with them, and calls on St. Valentine's day are on record. 
On the 17th there is ice three inches thick on the river. Wash- 
ington's birthday marks the taking command of Company D by 
Captain Bacon, Captain Lyon having resigned. The latter de- 
parted fur home on the 27th, and in going away made a good 
speech, which the boys cheered to the echo. 

The great Rodman gun is still a curiosity, and has to have a 
drill of its own. The 27th two shots were fired from the 2t)0- 
pound Parrott and three from the 15-inch Rodman, solid globes 
of iron weighing 4.33 pounds. Crowds of visitors beheld the trial. 
To take the places of the many discharged and to bring the 
companies up to the maximum limit, numerous recruits come 
in during these weeks, occasionally to be stigmatized as "small 
boys" by those longer in the service; some even say, "No good." 
Time will tell whether such judgment is right or not. Lieuten- 
ant Colonel Seward returned to his duties on the 19th, and 
his hand is soon evident in everv direction. His illness had in 



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FORT FOOTE. C3 

no way impaired his vigor. On tlie 29th, Leap year's day, the 
battalion was mustered for four montlis' pay. 

Another Mardi is not witliout tlie expected characteristics 
of the month. The biggest snow-storm of the season came on 
the 23d, and New York boys were reminded of their own Lalie 
Ontario region. In addition to the regular physical ills of this 
locality there came an epidemic of sore throats. The 18th ot 
March brings forty-two recrnits to Company G. Secretary Sew- 
ard does not forget his boy, and frequently drops down the river 
to see him and the hitter's men. On the 13th he came with cer- 
tain foreigners as guests, possibly Prussians. In his honor the 
big flag was hung out, but the strong wind with so much sail 
was too much for the staff, and it broke above the upper splice. 
Then the soldier carpenters had to repair it. which they were 
abundantly able to do as well as to build docks at the river's 
edge, and to make anything that ws needed. Officers main- 
tain an evening class to perfect themselves in military knowl- 
edge. The iJ4th a target was set up across the river, the dis- 
tance having been ascertained by computation, for the Ninth 
was ready for any sort of exaction. 

As it has ever done, whiskey gets men into trouble, and the 
army was a particularly fine field for evidencing its power. 
One of the battalion, noted for his love of the intoxicating cup, 
gets drunk, makes a raid into the neighboring country, and 
winds up his carouse with a musket ball in his leg, sent there 
by an irate countryman, whom he had most grievously offended. 
This same soldier was noted for his range of trii-ks and pranks; 
he was the man who once smuggled a quantity of liquor out 
of Alexandria by putting his flasks in a child's coffin and then 
with a sad face, such as a bereaved father might be expected 
to wear, he bore his spirits, by no means departed, across the 
river and into camp. The closing incident of the month was 
the adventure of a Company E drummer, who rowed a boat to 
a low island in the river, and leaving it unfastened, with the 
rising tide it floated off; and he on account of the same tide 
had to spend the night in a tree, an experience he never forgot, 
though he had an unexampled opportunity to reflect on the 
Darwinian theory which ascribes to early humanity traits that 
were decidedly arboreal. 

The following is a fair presentation of daily routine, the 
same being from notes made at the time: 



64 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Reveille at day break. 

Breakfast at 7 o'clock. 

Fatigue from 7.30 to 11.30. 

Dinner at 12 M. 

Fatigue from 1 to 5 1'. M. 

Supper at 6 o'clock. 
For tbose who were not laboring there was drill from 2 to 4 
P. M. In the evening, there were whist or other diversions 
till 9 o'clock; then came taps, and sleep till the next reveille 
called to wakefulness and work. With plenty of quinine to 
keep off the chills, there was no trouble as to appetite. 

April, the month of budding hopes, finds the battalion still 
preparing. On the first, or All Fools' day, a large party comes 
down from Washington to witness the workings of the big 
guns. The great Rodman is fired at 25 degrees elevation, three 
miles' range. On the 6th comes the first skirmish drill here, 
of which there is afterwards frequent recurrence. Scarcely 
a day without some additions to the ranks by way of recruits. 
The 17th, Sunday, Episcopal service is conducted by an army 
chaplain, not ours. 

The event of the month was the presentation, on the 23d, of 
an elegant sword costing $350 to Lieutenant Colonel Seward. 
This amount was raised by his fellow soldiers, and was made 
an inspiring occasion by the presence of many friends, includ- 
ing ladies from Washington, the regimental band, etc. In the 
presence of the battalion. Captain William Wood of Company 
G spoke eloquently as follows: 

"In this time of peril, of suspense, and of doubt, when the 
shifting fortunes of war, and the stern duties upon every citi- 
zen in consequence, render it uncertain whether those who, as 
comrades in battle stand shoulder to shoulder in the defense 
of their country to-day, may not, by the relentless decree of 
fate or the imperative necessity of their country's good, be 
separated to-morrow, to meet again, never; if it is fit for them 
to give expression to their affectionate regard, especially is it 
fit for soldiers to give expression to their devotion to their 
commander; and that which in the quiet times of peace would 
be a tame and meaningless ceremony is big with interest and 
earnest feeling. Colonel Seward, reluctantly, because con- 
scious of my inability to perform in a befitting manner the com- 
plimentary office assigned me, I appear, in behalf of the 2d 



V. 



FORT FOOTE. 65 

Battalion, to say to you that the oflBcers and men, that every 
officer, and every man, now or recently connected with it, un- 
less so recently attached as to have been deprived of the privi- 
lege, have an interest in making the request of you, that you 
will accept this steel from donors who are happy and proud 
to bestow it, as a memorial of their high appreciation of your 
impartial justice, their confidence in your unflinching courage 
and their admiration of your exalted leadership. Take it, and 
join with them as they know you do in reverential trust that 
the Omnipotent Disposer of all things will give success to our 
tinance, and success to our arms. Take it and join with them, 
as they are sure you do, in the firm and fixed resolve that the 
stars and stripes shall never permanently cease to float over 
one inch of territory where it ever waved. Take it and be 
assured that with it^ you have, without dissimulation, the 
hearts ever true of the officers and men of the 2d Battalion. 
It is from zealo.us and willing men to their energetic and effi- 
cient chief." 

To these words Colonel Seward made fitting response, touch- 
ing feelingly on the cordial relations so long existing among 
them, and all felt that the da^' was a precursor of one when 
the regiment might reverse the Scriptural sentence and so 
transform their picks, shovels and other instruments of hus- 
bandry into those of war. 

The next day drill was resumed as usual, and one man 
records four roll-calls. Obviously, no man guilty or otherwise 
was to be allowed to escape. In firing a 200-pound Parrott the 
26th. a shell exploded at the muzzle of the gun. Luckily no 
one was hurt. The month ends with a large party of men 
building a road through some neighboring woods. 

May is to end the stay of the battalion in Fort Foote, a place 
in which its members had been so long that some of them 
actually began to refer to it as home. Coming events were 
making themselves felt, if not by forecasted shadows, at any 
rate in more drill in the extensive assortment that was dealt 
out to all heavy artillery regiments. May 7th Companies E 
and C left for forts across the Eastern Branch, a long way 
around by water, but only a little distance had there been 
means of communication by land. Extensive preparations are 
making in all the companies for an active campaign. Extra 
clothing is packed for storage, or is sent home. On the 10th D 
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66 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

and G take their departure, going direct to Alexandria. The 
battalion had done well the dutv assigned, and now a new 
held was opening before it and the remainder of the regiment. 



CHAPTER IX. 

Soldiering in the Defenses. 

The 2d Battalion having betaken itself to Rozier's Bluff, the 
other seven companies were left to their accustomed diversions 
"n the forts which they had so largely themselves constructed. 
During tlie ensuing summer and winter they were disposed 
as follows: Companies A, I and M, under Colonel Welling, 
were at Fort Simmons; H and K, at Fort Mansfield, under 
Major Snyder; B. at Fort Gains, and F, at Fort Bayard. Ex- 
cept for personal incident, there was very little in the follow- 
ing months to distinguish one week from another. The general 
health of the men was good; drill with attendant fatigue duty 
kept their appetites up to the size of their rations. Large and 
roomy barracks were constructed, into which the several com- 
panies moved in due time, and there a degree of bodily comfort 
was had quite unknown in their former experience. The repu- 
tation of the Ninth as a fort and road builder with its hold on 
distinguished Washington circles insured for it many guests 
on parade occasions, though Secretary Seward, at present, is 
turning his face toward Fort Foote. 

Many of the officers and men had their fniuilics with tliein, 
a practice prevalent among all the regiments doing garrison 
duty about Washington, thereby permitting pleasures quite 
rare in a soldier's life. Small houses were built near the bar- 
racks, thus admitting a condition of privacy otherwise impos- 
sible. When men kept house in this manner, they did not 
live in commons, but drew their rations, adding thereto such 
other articles as their needs demanded. Frequently they fur- 
nished table-board for officers who were unmarried or who had 
not brought their partners to the fort. So comfortable was 
barrack-life that occasionally young soldiers became almost 
lazy, but woe to the boy who thought to take daylight naps 
undisturbed. In ('onipany I a lad of rather indolent nature 
had become a sound sleeper, even in the daytime, and roguish 



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comrades determiiied to break him of his habit. Accordingly 
they tied to one of his ankles a strong rope and to the other 
end of said cord a heavy stone, and this they dropped through 
a gable window, near which the sleeper's bunk was located. 
Whenever he moved in his dreams, as his tormentors took good 
care that he slionld.the weight drew him outward and gradually 
upward till at last he was footed, not headed, for the window. 
Waking and finding himself thus inverted, he yelled in terror 
till his captain, responsive, came and cut him down. The ac- 
coiiijianyiug jeers of his comrades effectually ended midday 
slumbers for him. 

During the long summer months, morning came early and 
the bugler held no sinecure. He sounded the reveille at day- 
break. The company-cooks had been up a long time, for break- 
fast-call came at 5.30, with the surgeons' following hard after 
at 6 o'clock; company police at 6..30. Then he continued to 
sound thus: 

Artillery-drill, 7 to 8. Battalion-drill, 4 P. M. 

Fatigue, 6.30 and 11.30. Dress-parade, 6 o'clock. 

Guard-mount, 7 o'clock. Dress-parade, S'days, .5.30. 

Infantry-drill, 8.30 and 10. Supper, 7 o'clock. 

Orderlies' call, 10.30. Retreat at sundown. 

Dinner, 12 M. Tattoo, 8.30. 

General police, 1.30 P. M. Taps, 9 o'clock P. M. 

The man who responded to his share of the foregoing routine 
came pretty near earning the stipend that the government al- 
lowed him. 

To every phase of camp-life the average man speedily adapts 
himself. His love of the ludicrous, his power of invention and 
his never-failing fund of variety suggest diversions that in mem- 
ory, at least, are delightful. There were few to whom that day- 
break bugle-call was not unconscionably early, yet fear of extra 
police duty made them get into line, in some shape, before the 
final notes of fife and drum had died away. Can the man be 
found who first gave the rhythmic interpretations of these 
calls? Some would hardly bear rendering to ears polite, but 
there were those that were clean and bright. The liquid notes 
of reveille were seldom ended without some one shouting in 
tune words that just fitted the bugle sounds: 



bo NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

"I can't get 'em up, I can't get 'em up this morning; 
I can't get 'em up, I can't get 'em up, I S — A— Y. 
The corporal's worse than the private, 
The sergeant's worse than the corporal. 
The lieutenant's worse than the sergeant. 
The captain's worst of them A — L — L." 

Theu as the final note died away in melodious attenuation, 
the fife and drum took up their part, and did mortal ears ever 
catch more inspiring music than that which they afforded, 
most often that never-wearying "Girl I Left Behind Me," aud 
many a lad ran, buttoning his clothes as he hurried into line, 
humming to himself, 

"Oh, lonely, weary are the hours, 
Since I crossed the hills to Nadjie." 

There was no parade precision about roll-call, but every man 
must respond to his name or be accounted for if he would save 
himself trouble. Sometimes there were responses aside from 
the stereotyped "here" which followed the first sergeant's call 
of one's name, as when, on a particularly cold spring morning, 
just after the accession of several recruits, for the first time 
were heard the words, "Patrick 0"Rourke,"" though that was 
not the name. In the richest of brogue, from the extreme left 
of the line came immediately, "Hare; and d — d sorry fur it, too." 

Mess-call was heard with pleasure by those to whose sharp- 
ened appetites food was ever welcome, though the interpreta- 
tion might not captivate Delmonico's diners. It ran thus: 

"Soupy, soupy, soupy, without any bean, 
Porky, porky, porky, without any lean, 
Coffee, coftee, coffee, without any cream." 

It is a sad comment on human nature that when there was 
plenty of work to do, the line of men responding to the sur- 
geons' call was a long one. It is a wonder that many surgeons, 
except in case of actual wounds, did not have in mind the 
Scriptural words: "All men are liars;" still, the best of men 
under fire and on the march all hated fatigue duty. This is one 
of the interpretations of the call, based on the surgeon's fre- 
quent i)rcs( liijtions. Had castor oil been equally rhythmic, that 
also had been heard in the version : 

"Get your quinine, get your quinine, 
'Twill cure your ills, 'twill cure your pains. 
Get your q-u-i-n-i-n-e— e— e— e." 



SOLDIERING IX THE DEFENSES. 69 

Another versiou often heard was: 

"Are you all dead? are you all dead? 
No, thank the Lord, there's a few left yet. 
There's a few — left — yet." 

After all, what the soldiers wanted was an excuse from duty 
rather than medicine. One man persisted in wearing shoes too 
short for him, thus cripplinc; his feet, and liis commonly ac- 
cepted title was "Old Sore-toes." He seldom failed to re- 
spond to the call, and he did precious little duty. "I had a cold 
sweat last night," or, "I feel all played out," called for an 
exhibiting of the tongue, a test of the pulse and the regular 
prescription of castor oil and quinine. The surgeons tnew their 
men pretty well and seldom did them an injustice. When, on 
a march, the weakling wanted to ride in the ambulance, he 
would frequently be told that if he didn't feel better after a 
while he could ask the doctor again. Some did; more didn't. 

When the day was done and. at 9 o'clock, it was time for 
"lights out," the bugle-call that sounded on the evening air 
was as sweet as — 

"Horns of elfland faintly blowing!" 

Whatever the soldier forgets or remembers, the notes of 
taps will never fail his memory, and sleepily he follows the de- 
licious melody as it swells, and anon sinks away in dying 
echoes. To soldierly ears it said, "Put out your lights," i-e- 
peated four or five times, though another and more popular 
wording was, "Go to bed," repeated in same manner. In the 
defenses, passed from fort to fort; from hill-top to hill-top, each 
night it encircled the Capital with a chain of linked sweetness 
unexcelled since "the morning stars sang together and all the 
sons of Ood sliouted for joy." 

Every company had a certain number of mechanics, and 
these men made themselves useful in building under the direc- 
tion of government engineers nearly everything that made up 
the forts and their equipments. Batteries, riile-pits. and walls, 
all of them continued to make of the vicinity anything but an 
ideal farming section. Letters came from home with due regu- 
larity, at least to many of the boys, and visitors from the home 
locality were not infrequent. The members of Company B will 
not forget the job some of them put uj) on one of their visitors 
who found the dispensary with the liquid entertainment af- 



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forded there exceedingly pleasant. Having prevailed on one 
of the attendants to act as guard, when at a late hour the 
party broke up, they were halted and all save the visitor 
skulked according to programme, he dodged back into the dis- 
pensary, and, with his boots on. crawled into bed with a colored 
boy, who vainly protested against such intrusion. Failing to 
hush the cries of the contraband, and expecting the guard to 
enter at any moment, the unhappy civilian determined to make 
a grand rush, and darted forth, but the make-believe guard 
was equally alert, and having listened to his pleadings for quiet 
with the negro-boy, he commanded a halt, and brought his 
gun to a firing posture, at the same time cocking it. The omi- 
nous click of the hammer produced an immediate halt, and the 
gentleman was arrested as a suspicious character and for dis- 
turbing the quiet of the camp. He claimed to be a guest of 
one of the surgeons and desired his protection, but the latter 
heeded not his appeal. Then he turned to another well-known 
citizen of AA'ayne county, and he too denied any and all ac- 
quaintance, absolutely refusing to recognize the incidents 
brought forward by the visitor, though at last he did allow 
that he had seen the arrested man drunk in Georgetown. The 
situation was becoming more involved, and the poor man's hair 
was fairly standing on end with fright, when he claimed to be 
a second cousin of one of his tormentors, who finally granted 
that he had seen the man "up North," and the boys ended the 
farce, but the visitor never forgot tlie scare, nor the colored boy 
the white man's anxiety to sleep with him. 

The captain of one of the companies, though a brave officer, 
had queer notions of what he might exact of his men. He 
had bought a condemned government horse and then tried 
to keep him at the expense of the boys, who maintained their 
regular fund. He thought the extra bread of the men which 
they were wont to trade for milk, etc., would keep his steed 
nicely, and so ordered them to cease trading; such tyranny was 
resented of course, and all lioped that something might happen 
to that horse, and eventually he appeared minus his switch. 
All were happy but the captain/ and he was raging; but the 
peri)etrator of tlie deed was not revealed till many years after 
the war. The horse was disposed of. and the boys were again 
permitted to do as they liked with their own. 

In Fort Bayard, Company F boys varied the monotony a 



SOLDIERIN'U IN THK DEFENSES. 71 

little by playing a practical joke on Lieutenant L.'s colored 
steward Jim. It was about the time when the government was 
organizing certain colored regiments, and active negroes were 
in request. Jim was bright, active and good natured, and about 
j^eveuteeu years old. He was universally popular, but the sol- 
diers must have their fun. One day in Washington he had 
seen a squad of colored soldiers, armed and equipped, escorting 
some recruits to headquarters. Somehow or other it came into 
his head that they "just gobbled up ebery nigger dat dey come 
cross," as he put it. He was so frightened lest be, too, be 
taken, he left his errand undone and started for home as fast 
as his legs would carry him. He told his lieutenant how he 
had been chased and that only his superior swiftness saved 
him, and for some time Washington errands were not entrusted 
to Jim. for neither love nor money could induce him to venture 
near the city. Knowing his mortal terror the boys determined 
to give him the fright of liis life, and selecting a night when the 
lieutenant was away from his company, they chose one of their 
number who was well suited to play the part, and plentifully 
covering his face and hands with burnt cork, dressed him in a 
sergeant's uniform. Then they put him into quarters near 
those of Jim. The participants were properly placed, when a 
messenger was sent for Jim, who duly responded. No sooner 
had he entered the door than one of the soldiers said, "Jim, 
we are sorry to lose you, but the time has come when you must 
go to the front and help tight the rebels." Jim looked anxious 
and turned his big eyes about till they seemed all whites. "You 
know the government is raising a colored regiment in Wash- 
ington, and the officers are taking every able-bodied young 
negro they can find. Somehow they have learned that you are 
here as a servant and that you are trying to keep out of their 
sight, so the colonel has sent a sergeant after you. If you do 
not go. or try to escape, he will kill you." Poor Jim's black 
face was actually growing white with misery, for he had seen 
the black sergeant seated in the farther end of the quarters. 
At this moment the sergeant arose and said, "You black rascal, 
I want you, and if you try to run away. I'll shoot you," at the 
same time shoMing his pistol. Jim asked permission to go to 
his tent to get some articles of clothing.and was closely foUdwed 
by the sergeant. The earthworks ran along in front of Jim's 
quarters, and beyond them extended miles of open fields and 



72 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

woods. It was expected that Jim would take a chance of 
escape here, and he did. He cleared the works at a bound and 
made for the woods. "Halt;" but the only sound sent back 
from the darkness was the whack of Jim's big feet as they bore 
him with deerlike fleetuess to the refuge of the forest. The 
boys were certain that they heard the clatter of his flight for 
at least five minutes, though their own laughter must have 
drowned some of the noise he made. Taps sounding soon after, 
silence fell upon the camp, but the fugitive did not return till 
late the following night, and for several weeks he was in a con- 
dition of constant alarm. When, however, the whole scheme 
was unfolded to him, he laughed as heartily as the boys them- 
selves. 

All the boys did not take equally kindly to their rations, at 
least till they had become hardened somewhat. As a recruit, 
came a young man of gentle rearing, to whose palate coarse 
army fare was by no means fitted. The tin plate upon which 
lay a boiled potato and a big piece of "salt-horse" or pork did 
not rouse his appetite to any great extent. Indeed, his face 
was wont to assume an air of disgust, which was extremely 
amusing to his better inured comrades, whom nothing phased. 
One day when a squad returned from several hours' work at 
road-building fairly famished, and to whoiii ciuautity was of 
vastly more consequence than quality, boiled hominy was the 
chief item of food, and it didn't take the men long to dispose 
of the seemingly scanty supply. This was particularly true of 
B — , a good but quite rough soldier, whose native bluntness of 
speech several years' exjierience on the Erie canal had not 
polished in the least. His hunger was still far from being ap- 
peased, and he began to look about for a chance, like Oliver 
Twist, to secure "more." There was the poor recruit daintily 
tasting his coarse fare, his stomach on the verge of rejection 
even then, while his face wore its chronic "I-wish-I-were-at- 
home" look. It frequently happened that the hominy contained 
large white worms having brown heads. The hungry soldiers, 
inured to all sorts of hardships, had learned long before either 
to shut their eyes when eating this dish or to just spoon the 
obnoxious wiggler and eat what was left. H — seeing the lad'j 
disgust chose him for his victim, and approaching asked him 
how he liked his hominy. To which query came the reply that 
he didn't like it. he never was used to eating such stuff. "Do 




OUT FOR FUN. 
Alonzo Bowen (I) and Michael Murpliy (I). ■Yank" Gifford (F) and -Charley" Keen (F). 



SOLDIERINT, IX THE DEFENSES. 73 

Ton find any worms in .vour (iish?" This ti-riibly shocked the 
l.oy, and he replied, "Xo, did you?" "Oh, yes." said B— , "two 
big ones," and opeuinfr his mouth, "Can't you see their entrails 
between my teeth?" though he used a much shorter and more 
expressive word than entrails. Alas for the fastidious youth, 
who rushed out to do what the whale did when tired of Jonah, 
and lonp; before he returned B — had saved him any further 
apprehension as to that special dish of hominy. 

Some readers may recall the German, John L., and his reli- 
gious experience as already related. He was a good soldier, al- 
ways in the best of trim, his clothes, gun and equipment as 
liright as a new pin. He was apparently used to the strictest 
discipline, and we thought he had been in the German 
army. He was far from being a talkative man, rather stern 
in his nature, always quiet, not much given to joking, having a 
violent temper when injured; on the whole, just a little pecul- 
iar. Of course the boys liked to play jokes at John's expense. 
One of his peculiarities was his evident care for a very fine 
tobacco-box which he carried. He chewed the fine-cut variety, 
and was exceedingly chary in parting with any of it to his com- 
rades, who were quite likely to ask for a chew. On a certain 
occasion, one of John's associates, a rollicking, devil-may-care 
sort of fellow, named Bill B., found a nest of young mice in his 
quarters; they were quite innocent of covering and were not 
more than an inch long. To Bill's ingenious mind here was a 
chance for fun, so he says to his bunkies: "We'll get John L. 
in here, and one of you ask him for a chew of tobacco. If he 
complies pass the box along to me, after you have helped your- 
self, and when I take a chew, I will put these two little mice 
into his box." The prospect was delightful, and John was in- 
veigled over to the quarters of the conspirators, who were 
ready for him, where, according to programme, one of the boys, 
Wesley W., asked John for a taste of his fine-cut. Tlie latter 
was in an unusually gracious mood, and at once passed his 
cherished box to the mischievous fellow, who in turn handed 
it to Bill. Everything worked to a charm, and the infant mice 
were speedily and effectually hidden in the box, which, com- 
ing back to its owner, was placed in his pocket, and he soon re- 
turned to his own quarters at the end of the street. The tor- 
mentors anxiously awaited developments, which were not long 
in coming. In about fifteen minutes, they heard a veil and an 



74 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

oath, and soon saw a mad Dutchman coming for them; they 
scattered like a covev of partridges, and could not be found. 
John had opened his box to take a chew, and without looking 
at what he was doing picked up with the tobacco one of the 
live mice; but he had not chewed the quid a great while before 
he ejected the mingled mass of Virginia weed and mouse with 
the exhibition just described. The gang had to steer clear 
of him for several days; indeed he never forgave Bill B., whom 
he considered the chief villain in the play, but the officers, who 
soon learned the story, and the rest of the company enjoyed 
the joke immensely. 

Nor was picket duty devoid of incident, as some of the mem- 
bers of — Company could testify. The station was possibly four 
miles from the forts, and about the soldiers were the farms of 
men outwardly loyal, but at heart, we tliought. arrant rebels, dis- 
posed to give the enemy every possible bit of information. Any- 
thing taken from them was to us very much like "spoiling the 
Egyptians"; but Colonel Morris, commanding the brigade, was 
a strict disciplinarian, and all depredations were sternly frowned 
upon by him and tlie offenders severely punished. On the 
morning in question, a bright one of midsummer, the boys, some 
four in number, had relieved the old pickets and soon began to 
look about for their noon-day meal. 

Near by was a profusion of blackberries, and it didn't take 
long to pick all that the boys, including the lieutenant in 
charge, could eat; but wlien was man ever perfectly satistied? 
They must needs have milk to add to the sugar which tlicir 
haversacks afforded. Cows were in the neighboring field, and 
what more natural than that Yankee boys, proflcient milkers, 
should undertake to extract their lacteal riches. One of 
the soldiers succeeded admirably, for his bovine selection was 
tractable, but the other boy found his cow quite unwilling to 
"stand," but persevering he had just begun operations when 
he heard a strange voice asking him what he was doing. "I 
guess you can see easily enough." was the careless rej)ly. "Well, 
I shall report yon to the otti<-er of the jiicket," and the wrathful 
owner, for such he was, started off for the post, the culprits 
following closely behind him. True to his threat lie proceeded 
to tell his slorj' to the lieutenant, but at such length that the 
officer was evidently bored. The soldiers, however, kept right 
at their eating, and so voraciously that Lieutenant tVared 



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SOLDIERING I.N THE DEFENSES. 75 

he might lose his share, so sayiuj; to t he farmer, "\'U imnish the 
rascals," he exclaimed with considerable more emphasis, "Here, 
I want some of those berries and milk." This so amazed the 
irate Marylander that he started otf, saying, "Fll go straight 
to Colonel Morris and report the case." This he did and the 
next morning after we had arrived in camp and while we were 
cleaning up our guns, the lieutenant came around in accord- 
ance with Colonel Morris' order, and said, "You are under 
arrest." One of the boys said, "Do you arrest us for getting 
berries and milk for you?" "Don't ask too many questions," 
was the reply. "Well," was the rejoinder, "if we do have to 
go up, you will remember that you are as deep in the mud 
as we are in the mire." "Don't worry," said he, "I'll get you 
out soon;" and sure enough, in less than an hour came an order 
from headquarters releasing the men. The story, however, does 
not end here, for it was not long ere the same men had a chance 
at the farmer, who was a cross, surly fellow, a fair type of the 
rebel sympathizers in the vicinity. In the fall, when crops 
were being harvested, on a dark, cloudy day, the same com- 
rades found themselves sgain near the same informer. Having 
brought with them salt pork, bread and coffee, they began to 
look about them for other viands. Close at hand was the home 
of the farmer, and back of it was a large pile of potatoes and 
cabbages. A delegation set forth at once for the farm-house, 
and while a portion thereof solicited the loan of a big iron 
kettle from the mistress, the other part made free with the 
farmer's winter supply. When the woman went for the utensil, 
which she thought it best to lend, the marauders made off with 
their booty, which in due time was cooked and eaten, making 
something of an offset to the rain which had begun to fall, 
each man consoling himself with the reflection that the vegeta- 
bles, though stolen and consequently sweet, scarcely more than 
compensated for the disgrace of an arrest, and Byron made 
Mazeppa say, "Time at last uuikes all things even," just as 
applicable to Cayuga county boys doing duty in Maryland as 
to Cossack hetman on the Ukrain plains. 

It was during the later portion of 1863 that Company L was 
organized. Its membersbij) was more widely spread over the 
state than that of any other company in the regiment. It was 
made up largely of men who had served a full enlistment in the 
two years' regiments sent out in 18C1. This no doubt accounts 



76 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

for the high degree of proficiency which the company early 
attained. Its first captain was Frank W. Sinclair, promoted 
from Compauy I. and its senior first lieutenant was S. Augus- 
tus Howe, who had put in two years as a member of the i:4th 
New York Infantry, an Oswego county organization. This ad- 
dition brought the Ninth up to its full number of companies, 
and the recruits, rapidly coming in, soon tilled the regiment 
to its maximum. The men as they joined were sent to Fort 
Simmons, which became the station of the company till ordered 
to move across the Eastern Branch. Here they began the 
regular drill and routine duty to which the other companies 
had long been subjected. The size of the company sometimes 
made sitting at the mess-table quite crowded, but old soldiers 
were ready to endure such a small affliction without much 
complaint, especially as a crowded table was better than none 
at all. 

1864. 

Ere the year was ended, the monotony of camp-life was to be 
sadly marred, but before the stated May-day, came numerous 
weeks of routine. January 1st found many of the soldiers in 
possession of luxuries of all sorts, sent down to them from their 
northern homes, remainders in some cases of Christmas feasts, 
while others were looking for delayed boxes. One man in a 
mixed manner grumbles thus in his diary in early '64 days: 
"Turkeys came. C. got three months, ball and chain, for sleep- 
ing on his post. New recruit and in poor health." Early in 
January it is necessary to break up certain liquor-selling places 
in (leorgetown. In the wealth of edibles some of the buys in 
Company I! have a big dinner, with printed invitations. Happy 
the man wliu lias preserved ime of them to this day. All this 
time many recruits are conting down to join the regiment, and, 
poor fellows, some of them think they get a cool reception, 
for on the 0th one man says, "It was so cold that coffee froze 
in our cups before we could drink it." Nothing but the writer's 
uniform veracity warrants this insertion, and even now incre- 
dulity justifies a sus]iicion that, set out to cool, the liquid may 
have been left unduly long. On the ir)tli eighty recruits appear. 
There is really little stirring during the month, save the arrival 
of new men and cook-house bickerings, of which every camp 
is sure to have its part. 



A GENERAL SHAKINGUP. 77 

In February, owing to a smallpox scare, vaccination was 
the order of the day, and, "Look out for my sore arm," was not 
infi'eqnently heard. Even the most calloused diary-keeper 
could not find material for his small pages, except as he re- 
counted the books and papers read, the letters written and re- 
ceived. Full many a love-match was made during these winter 
days, and in rough, noisy liai'racks the most delightful visions 
were had of home and happiness to follow, '"when this cruel 
war is over." But cold or warm, bleak or pleasant, picket 
and guard duty came round with unvarying regularity, and a 
good soldier, later to fall at Cold Harbor, is sent in under arrest 
because as corporal he failed to turn out with the guard quick- 
ly enough. Then came the second March for the dispiriting 
of the soldiers, but there are many Mark Tapleys among them 
whom weather influenced very little. The 25th of February 
brought around an alarm, and Fort Simmons was quickly 
manned, but as usual it was a false alarm. It is highly credit- 
able to the rank and file of the Ninth Heavy tliat a good audi- 
ence gathered, March ;W, at headquarters to hear a George- 
town preacher. Brown by name, lecture on "The Martyr Trans- 
lators of the Bible." Is there any wonder that such men, when 
the test came, gave a good account of themselves? Later still, 
in the same place, an equally large and appreciative audience 
beard an eloquent discourse on temperance. 



CHAPTER X. 

A General Shakixg-dp. 

The advent of General Grant in Washington and his subse- 
quent presence in the Army of the Potomac were making a 
decided impression on all wearers of the blue. The changes 
in location of Companies C, D, E and G have already been 
noted. Corresponding activity was also true of the other com- 
panies. All of them took leave of their long-time quarters, and 
on the 20th of March made their way to the forts across the 
Eastern Branch, all this in accordance with General Orders 
No. 21. whereby the regiment, except the 2d Battalion, was di- 
rected to form line in the parade ground at Fort Simmons at 4.30 
A. M. the 26th. having two days' cooked rations. Company B 



78 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

to join at the junction of Military and Georgetown roads. The 
march began at daybreak, and was a cheerful variation on the 
long monotony of the forts, passing, as it did, through Wash- 
ington and across the bridge which spanned the Eastern 
Branch, sometimes called the Navy Yard bridge. Thence there 
was a decided scattering of the companies, a large number of 
forts coming under their care as follows: A at Fort Baker, with 
the band and regimental headquarters; B, Fort Mahan; F, Forts 
Dupont, Wagner and Ricketts, with Lieutenants Allen, Pat- 
terson and Stafford, respectively, in charge; H, Fort Meigs; 
1, Forts Snyder and Davis, with Captain Hughes and Lieu- 
tenant Howard commanding; K, Fort Greble; L, Fort Stanton; 
M, Fort Carroll. Of this range Fort Mahan was the most 
northerly, and was fully seven miles away from Greble, the 
most southerly position. At this time the 1st Battalion com- 
prised the men in Forts Baker, Davis, Dupont, Meigs and 
Mahan, under Major Snyder, with headquarters at Fort Mahan. 
The .3d Battalion included the other forts under Major Burgess, 
with headquarters at Fort Carroll. The 2d Battalion was still 
in Fort Foote, so the regiment was really in a line of forts ex- 
tending a distance of quite eleven miles, though communica- 
tion between Fort Foote and the other fortifications was by 
water rather than by land. By this latest move, the Ninth was 
made to have something to do, first and last, with nearly every 
fort on the Maryland side of the Potomac. The life for the 
next two months, in each fort, differed very little from that in 
another, nor from that in the forts recently left near the river, 
though there were incidents peculiar to each one, as at Fort 
Mahan Lieutenant Chauncey Fish, just promoted from orderly 
sergeant, was given a fine sword by Coui])auy B; he had only 
recently returned from a visit home, and with him came, as re- 
cruits, two of his sons, one of whom was to later fall at Win- 
chester. As this was a company affair. Sergeant Smith made 
the presentation, and Sergeant Brock read a reply. The 
weapon cost ?10(). In this same fort, later in April, a daughter 
of Ebenezcr Page opened a school in the mess-house at fifty 
cents per pupil, weekly. Towards the end of the month cer- 
tain companies were canvassed by cavalry-men seeking those 
who wouhl like to be transferred. The outlook towards tlic 
Capitol from nearly all these forts is fine, and it is easier mak- 
ing a visit to Washington than it was before the move. Not 



A GENERAL SHAKI.NG-UP. 79 

a daj was lost in active drill, aud if the regiment is not profi- 
cient in infantry, heavy and ii<^ht artillery practice, it is not 
the fault of the officers. Battalion drill necessitates long and 
occasionally hot marches for some of the companies. May 
brings with it the consciousness that the North will soon take 
a new departure, and that for the front. Packing up all that a 
man thought he could not conveniently carry, was the order of 
the day, and it was surprising how many things were dispensed 
with, but two weeks later the reduction of baggage was even 
greater still. Two Wayne county boys thought to lessen their 
jiortable library, and so made up a box to send home, in which 
they placed their copies of Virgil, Horace, Longfellow cJ vols.), 
Methodist Hymns, etc., determining to depend on memory for 
any classical or poetical necessity, and also throwing in two 
or three bed-quilts and a pair of boots, they sent it northward. 
How carefully the mother of one of those boys treasured the col- 
lection, till the close of the war brought home the literary 
soldiers! On the 7th of May was promulgated an order specify- 
ing what the soldiers might carry in their knapsacks, viz., one 
shirt, one pair socks, one pair extra shoes, one pair pants, one 
rubber-blanket, one overcoat. It did not take long, when march- 
ing actually began, to get rid of nearly all the above-named 
necessities. 

In the ranks of this immense aggregation of men were hun- 
dreds who had recently joined. They had come down from 
northern homes, rallied by the nation's cry for more soldiers; 
very many, indeed the large majority of them, were lads in their 
teens, who three years before were too young for enlistment. 
They represented nearly all vocations, but by far the greater 
number came from the farm. They represented the same ele- 
ment that, nearly a hundred years before, had fought for free- 
dom from Britain's yoke. Many, assigned to companies and 
taking their guns, essayed the life of an active soldier with no 
drill at all. What they learned of the use of their weapons in 
parade or in action, was from observation. That they did not 
particularly mar the prospects of the regiment is evident in the 
sequel. Ere many weeks they were bearing their burdens 
and doing their respective duties with ^s much ease and cool- 
ness as the veriest veteran by their side. 

May 10th came another moving day; this time retracing the 
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80 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

side of tlie I'otdiuac. Heavy Artillery regiments are succeeded, 
largely, by 100-day men, sent in from Ohio, Pennsylvania and 
Massachusetts, but our immediate successors are, in the main, 
from the 10th X. Y. H. A., and we ourselves follow other 
heavy artillery regiments that have gone ahead. For the 
march, Companies A.B.H.F.and I in part, report at Fort Baker, 
and the remainder of I, with L, M and K, join at the bridge. 
There was no special incident in the transit, save that the 
horses of a coach near the eastern end of the Eastern Branch 
bridge having no ears for music, became frightened at our 
band, and bolting short about turned the coach completely 
over, spilling the ])assengers, but fortunately not harming any- 
one. With drums beating and dags tlying we marched over 
the plaza to the east of the Capitol, by the south end of said 
magnificent structure, and along Tennsylvania avenue, all un- 
conscious of our destination, i^ome said we were going back 
to the old forts, others said "the front," and when we marched 
out upon Long Bridge, we were quite certain we were to have 
some experience in Virginia. Company L veterans recall, as 
they neared TJnionville and the band played a lively air, a fine 
high headed horse prancing to the music, but as they neared 
him, they saw he was moving on three legs only, but in perfect 
time. The familiar government brand "I. 0." on his flank, told 
of battle-strife and his ajjpreciation of marching music. Though 
only a horse, preserved for the good he had done, he was greeted 
with hearty cheers. 

While new regiments were constantly forming and a man 
counted for as much in one of them as in the other organiza- 
tions, there were considerations of locality that frequently de- 
termined the body wherein the recruit was to serve. If he 
were not too intent upon getting a commission immediately, 
if he were only modestly ambitious, he found the regiments 
already in the service better for him than those whose record 
was all before them. Hence the numbers that had enlisted 
in Auburn and in the old barracks there had received an intro- 
duction to soldier's life. The winter of ISO.S and "04. spent in 
that place, has a considerable space in the memories of many 
a Ninth survivor. There were some men considerably beyond 
the age of service, but by discriminating lying and the barber's 
art, they manage to pass muster. On the whole, the accessions 
to the Army of the Potomac at the beginning of the Battle 



A GENERAL SHAKING-UP. 81 

Summer added imicli lo its strength. At tiist tliey met some 
chafif from the older soldiers, but in the line of dutj all differ- 
ences disapjieared, and before Cold Harbor was readied, only 
the closest scrutiny could have told who were the old and who 
the new. As usual, our party was a large one, and we could 
not all sto]i at one fort, so we were distributed. A. F and M 
to Fort Richardson, which became the head(iuarters; B and I 
went to Fort Barnard; H, to Fort Garrische; K, to Fort Berry, 
and L. to Fort Scott. The "boys" of the latter company ever 
dilate on the terror of rats in this stronghold. They had to 
sleep in the bomb-proofs, and life, waking or sleeping, was a 
warfare with the rodents, which stole their food at all times 
and made nights hideous by walking over the sleeping soldiers, 
one of whom declared, as between rebs and rats, he preferred 
the former. The regiment is again as nearly united as it can 
be in so many forts. The 2d Battalion that came up from 
Fort Foote on the same day found itself placed with C, D and 
G in Fort Ward, and E in Fort Reynolds, the former companies 
making a long detour by way of Long Bridge and not reach- 
ing the fort till nearly midnight. The distance of Fort Ward 
from Alexandria is not more than four nor less than three miles, 
but the men marched twelve miles to get there. One of them 
tersely remarks in his journal, "Military." 

Our move was more "military." The 1st Connecticut 
Heavy Artillery vacated many of the forts as the Ninth moved 
in. Over the main entrance to Fort Richardson the soldiers 
had left, in large letters, the Latin motto of the Wooden Xut- 
meg State, viz., "Qui transtuUt sustinet.'' which some boys 
just from school were able to render to their fellows as, "Who 
brought us, will sustain." For once we thought the sentiment 
quite as good as our Xew York's "Excelsior." Fairfax Semi- 
nary was near. Daily picket-guard was maintained, but there 
was very little stability, since on the 1.5th, Companies B and 
L were ordered to Fort Worth, still further south. The very 
next day there was an inspection at Fort Richardson, just to 
see how quickly the men could move. With the exception of 
men on duty in the forts, and so could not report, this was the 
first time for the men of the Ninth to assemble in a body. Dur- 
ing these days active boys are scouring the neighboring coun- 
try for adventure and sights. The wounded from the Wilder- 
ness are tilling the Seminary Hospital, and thither many go, 
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82 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

both from curiosity aud possibly to see wouuded friends from 
other regiments; when there, few failed to climb to the steeple 
of the seminary to get the fine view it afforded. This seminary 
was and is an Episcopal theological school. Arlington is not 
so very far away, and the building and grounds filled with 
memories of the Lee family are thoroughly inspected. Many 
a letter carried to northern homes floral souvenirs from the 
Arlington flower gardens. Camp distribution comes in for a 
visit, and Camp Chase, where the first stop was made nearly 
two years before, is also quite near. 

The night of May 17 is a long one to many, for certain com- 
panies are under arms or on the march nearly every moment 
of it, for all have been ordered to report at Fort Richardson 
very early. Shelter-tents have been added to our outfit, and 
we are ready to go. It is scarcely more than morning on May 
18 when we enter Alexandria, 2000 strong, and go upon trans- 
ports, the great mass of us quite ignorant of our destination. 
Steamers ,John Brooks, John W. D. Prouty and the State of 
Connecticut bear us away and down the river. Lost sleep is 
sought upon the deck floors, and those who desire amusement 
find it in cards and other diversions. The tolling of the ship's 
bell as we passed Mt. Vernon called up reflections that possi- 
bly the Father of his Country might not be pleased if he knew 
in what disordec his children were. Late in the afternoon we 
reach Belle Plain Landing at the mouth of the Potomac creek, 
and soon go ashore in the midst of a drenching rain, though 
to make room for our boat another, filled with rebel prisoners, 
is obliged to move out. The Johnnies are dirty and saucy. 
Some one suggests that these qualities are usually joined. Some 
of the boys, recruits, jiitch their first tents here, and try to dry 
off by means of camii-fires. There is a hospital transport at 
the dock, and some of our number are borne thereon to be 
taken back for treatment. 

The rain continues, and during the following night our ears 
are treated to the sound of distant cannonading, a part of that 
"wild diajiason of war" wliich (Jrant had inaugurated earlier 
in the month, and to which our ears were to become so much 
accustomed. The next day, the lOth, in the morning Companies 
H, I and L started for Fredericksburg in charge of a wagon- 
train, reaching there at about 10 P. M. Company D followed 
in the afternoon and camped east of the Rappahannock. Each 



A GENERAL SHAKINGUP. 83 

mau wasajiaiuliis owu cook. On this day a party of rebel prison- 
ers passed through the camp, and went aboard a boat bound for 
some northern prison. Draw six days' rations. While we were 
lying at this point some of us saw Colonel Welling and Lieuten- 
ant Colonel Seward go aboard a transport and soon steam 
away towards ^\'ashington. Naturally we said to each other, 
''What's up!" A few days later we learned what it all meant. 
Those who roamed over Belle Plain came to the conclusion 
that it derived its name by the law of contraries, for it was 
anything but attractive. The shores were composed of con- 
glomerated shells not unlike the coquina of Florida. i^till 
pleasures were found even there, for the bathing was good, 
though some roguish fellows suggested sharks. Many a sol- 
dier will recall how very cheap shad were, and how gloriously 
he fried them on his tin plate, which became at once griddle 
and trencher. To their unsophisticated taste, the result of 
their cooking was every Mhit as appetizing as were the famous 
planked shad cooked by Daniel Webster himself. 

We were not to march hungry nor unarmed, for all started 
away from Belle Plain with six days' rations and forty rounds 
of cartridges, quite a load in itself. Five companies left on the 
afternoon of the 20th — Companies A and K the following 
morning, and G at noon on the 22d. This going to the front 
was a new experience to most of the men, and it did not take 
long to lessen the baggage which the special order had named 
as necessary. Hundreds said, "If we only had these blankets 
at liome, how nice it would be. but they are a nuisance here," 
and off they would go from the knapsacks. The days were very 
warm and the burden great. Seemingly, there was no mo- 
ment when some one could not be seen in the act of throwing 
away something, till our line of march was effectually indicated 
by tons of cast away apparel. One captain, of a very saving 
nature, had his feelings hurt by so much wastefulness, and 
he did his best to carry a part of the stuff thus discarded, and 
was laughed at for his pains: even he had to yield finally and 
drop his extra burden. In their extremity, some men threw 
away, at once, knapsack and all it contained. Others reduced 
it by degrees, while still others made a roll of what they deemed 
most precious and, with joined ends, bore it over one shoulder. 
Every one felt it necessary to sacrifice something, nnd a New 
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84 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

material with wliicli om- way was strewn. What we did was 
done by every new regiment, and the acres between the laud- 
ing and city became the temporary de])ository of our own and 
govcrunieut possessions in fabulous (juantities. If those iu 
authority had only told us what we really needed and what 
we had best leave behind, liow much better it bad been for all; 
but the mere waste of projjerty was of small consideration, 
and our officers were just as inexperienced as their men. 

The route itself was through a veritable land of desolation. 
Whatever it may have been in the past, three years of war had 
swept off everything that made life worth living. If there 
were inhabitants, like some rodents they must have burrowed. 
On our way we met an ambulance conveying wounded from 
the front to the landing. Among them were many from the 
1st JIaine, long our neighbors in the defenses. They had had 
their baptism of blood, and had made a glorious record. While 
camping and waiting for the other companies, it is said that 
Caiitain Gregory of B was bitten in the tomjile by a rattle- 
snake, and that this contributed to his death at Cold Harbor 
more than the wound received there. At noon or ;i little past, 
the last company, except G. also guarding a wagon-train, came 
up and had a sight of the Rappahannock and Fredericksburg. 
Some veterans who had first gone out in 1861 retained vivid 
recollections of their long day on Stafford Heights, and it was 
just a renewal of old actjuaintanccs, but to the majority all 
was new. The words had long been very, very familiar, and 
now we were having the realities that went with those words. 
Head-boards here and there told of the dead in the long days 
of '62 and '63, when Burnside and Hooker, staking their for- 
tunes lost. 

The noteworthy hamlet of Falmouth is at our right, and oppo- 
site is Fredericksburg, with its ragged steeples and yawning 
walls, its mined bridges and bullet-marred houses. We are 
standing on laud that may have belonged to Washington, and 
before us may be the very spot, on the river's bank, where the 
youthful athlete stood when he made that famous throw of u 
silver dollar across the Hapjiahannock. While wailing by the 
river, some of the men crossed over and found the city one 
great hos])ital. The Wilderness and Sjjottsylvania were only 
a few miles away, and the wounded from these terrible fields 
were here by the thousands. The scenes of the amputating 



REACHING THE FRONT. 85 

t;ibU's weiv uot eakiilated to iiisjiirc tlie yoiiii}^ iiicu, who were 
to soon experience similar dangers. So absorbed were they in 
the bloody present, they had little disposition to think of the 
city's past, but had they been inclined, they might have found 
the Masonic Lodge room in whicli Washington was initiated 
just before he was of age. and the very Bible on which he laid 
his hands, i. c, if they had been disposed to break in. In the 
northern part of the city, they might have found the home of 
Washington's mother, the very house in which she breathed 
her last, and where her distinguished son often visited her, 
and a little to the westward her grave with the marble monu- 
ment by its side, for it was never reared. All this the boys 
might have seen, but probably no one did. Their thoughts 
were quite too prosaic and practical for historic reminders, and 
besides the school-master was not with them. 



CHAPTER XI. 

Reaching the Front. 

Though we are standing on the margin of the river, though 
the citv before us was filled with dead and wounded, and 
though the sound of distant artillery was frequent, we were not 
as yet at that ever movable point known as the Front. For 
several days we were to continue to be only an isolated regi- 
ment guarding a wagon-train, which some of the boys confi- 
dently asserted was forty miles long. There were several hun- 
dred wagons in the train. At 2 P. M. we march down and 
across the river, for the first time, in hundreds of instances, on 
a pontoon bridge. We almost envied the natty sailors who sat 
in several of the boats doing some kind of guard-duty; they 
looked so clean and neat when contrasted with our soiled uni- 
forms, and we were only beginning. We had hardly more than 
passed through the city when we were halted near Marye's 
Heights, once flaming with rebel fire, and in time to be the cem- 
etery of so many loyal dead, and waited a while. During the 
interval a thunder-storm coming up, some of the boys put 
up their shelter-tents, and then was shown just how many per- 
sons could get under that diminutive canvas; "seven or eight" 
is one record, and one nf those men insisted on keeiting his 



86 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

feet dry also. That night we had our first specimen of march- 
ing in the dark. There were no "taps" for us, though at mid- 
night or thereabouts we were halted and permitted to lie down. 
Of course when eleven large companies were strung along sev- 
eral miles, the same hour would not apply to all. The grass 
was very wet, and we had thrown away that which would now 
make us comfortable. Happy the boys who have retained their 
rubber-blankets and shelter-tents, for two men could place a 
poncho, rubber side down on the ground, then lay one-half the 
shelter on that, making with knapsack (when saved) for pillow, 
a fair "shake-down." For covering, the order of tent and blank- 
et was reversed. By lying very closely together, two partners 
could get along very well through a Virginia night, but alas 
for the lad who had nothing, whose improvidence had left him 
overcoatless and blanketless! 

For him there was no refuge but the camp-fire, and then when 
was he to sleep? That first night developed many a case of 
latent rheumatism, and the ambulance bore several away to- 
wards Washington the next day, among them one whose first 
night in this campaign was very near his last, for he returned 
to his company in the valley, only to fall the following day at 
Cedar Creek. However sad to the sufferers themselves, (o 
those comfortably ensconced between their rubber-blankets, 
the fretting and fuming, not to say swearing, of the poor men 
so dolefully moving about was extremely funny. Sympathy 
is a queer characteristic, and like love the subjects are unex- 
lilainable. Day and night we were in expectation of attack 
from some quarter. That ubiquitous leader, Moseby, was fan- 
cied to be near us; indeed, he seemed to partake of the super- 
natural quality of omnijiresence, and we tried to be correspond- 
ingly alert. One chronicler claims that a guerrilla attack was 
made during the march on one part of the train, and 215 of the 
army were ca])tured, but our train was a long one. whatever 
the story. The morning of the 22d found some of us again 
trudging our weary way, but we were not too tired to appre- 
ciate the beautiful sight afforded by our white-tojjped wagons 
as they wound sinuously along the tree-bordered, crooked Vir- 
ginia roads. As far as the eye could reach there were wagons 
loaded with comforts and necessities for the soldiers in the 
trenches. If. all the swearing done by the drivers of those 
wicked mules was taken down by the recording angel, the 



REACHING THE FRONT. 87 

record uuisit have been far longer than that made by our "Army 
in Flanders.'" We caught only the "yea mules'' with accom- 
panying jirofanity that was exploded in our immediate vicin- 
ity. The laud itself had been thoroughly impoverished by to- 
bacco culture. While we did not march very far on the 22d, 
the hot weather and our want of experience made the distance 
seem long. 

That war is not Sunday-school was forcibly evidenced re- 
peatedly this day through the pillaging of private houses, al- 
ways on account of provocation given, at least it was so 
claimed. Sometimes articles of value were carried a long dis- 
tance only to be thrown away at last. "If I only had this at 
home,"' rang through many a man's head, and he accordingly 
added to his burdens by carrying for a ways a prized piece of 
booty, but he would soon tire of it. In this way a big family 
Bible was thrown down and picked up a dozen times by as many 
different soldiers. If Napoleon's men threw away treasure- 
chests in the retreat from Moscow, there is little wonder that 
ours retained little else than what they could eat. Our camp 
was near Guinea Station. The first noteworthy place encoun- 
tered was Bowling Green, reached on the 23d, the county seat 
of Caroline county, to be made famous for all time in the com- 
ing April, for there on the 21st, in one of the barns we are now 
passing perhaps, Boston Corbett would shoot the assassin, 
Wilkes Booth. 

However sad to the antiquarian, many exceedingly valuable 
papers long treasured in the court house were that day by 
thoughtless men given to the wind, or as widely scattered as 

the next mail to the Xorth could send them. Said M of 

Company K: "I saw to-day the signature of George the II 
affixed to a grant of land in this county. It ought to have been 
saved, but it wasn't.'' Some houses were entered and furniture 
was injured, but mainly on account of what the boys termed 
"rebel sass." The Confederates had left only the day before, 
and we saw their signal-station in a tree. One Yankee of 
inquiring mind finds that flour here is worth, in Confederate 
script, ?.3(in a barrel, and corn iifGO a basket. Near here we 
passed a regiment of (!'olored troops, the first many of us had 
seen. There was a great deal of good-natured guying as we 
marched along, some of our men being inclined to doubt their 
soldierly qualities. Later all learned better. Among the offl- 



88 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

cers of these troops. Company B bo.vs found a former comrade, 
Andrew J. Raynor. now a lieutenant conimandinfi a comi)any. 
Lieutenant Fisbof Bcompelledasecesheitizenwho liadoU'ered 
some insulting remarks to retract and apologize. This was near 
nightfall, and for some distance we marched by the light of 
burning houses, destroyed by the colored soldiers in revenge 
for an insulting answer made by a man to a polite request for 
a drink, "I won't give anything to a damned nigger." He had 
fared better if he had held his tongue and granted the recjuest. 
At night we camped near Milford station, and it was claimed 
that traces of the departed enemy were only too prominent, 
for they had failed to take all their "Gray Backs'" with them. 
This is a station on the Richmond & Fredericksburg railroad 
forty miles from the former city and twenty-one from Fred- 
ericksburg. During the night our rest was disturbed by the 
arrival of Colonel Seward, band and drum corps, who had 
left Belle Plain on the 22d, reaching Fredericksburg at 9 P. M. 
The next day, pushing along, they were at Guinea Station at 
2.30 P. M., and in Bowling Green at 11 o'clock, making only a 
short halt, till 12.3(1 A. M. On the 24th, at an early hour, our 
new colonel and his musical staff caught up with his regiment. 
There is no record of the bands making any music on the march 
other than with their chins. They saved their wind for locomo- 
tive purposes. Company G was also on the way, and the march 
of the 23d wore so severely on the men that the captain re- 
marks, "Good men fall out," and he, too, remarks the conflagra- 
tion in Bowling Green. Instead of advancing with the regi- 
ment on the 24tl), this company was obliged to rest, marching 
only four or five miles. 

The 24th of May beheld us again advancing, but at 1) A. M. 
or thereabouts we were halted, and Colonel Seward took formal 
command of the regiment, announcing that Colonel Joseph 
Welling had resigned, and that he, William H. Seward, Jr., 
had been j)romoted to fill the vacancy. His address was not 
long, but it was direct, and all felt that there would be no 
flinching, so far as the head of the column was concerned. We 
are enjoined to do our duty faithfully and manfully, and then 
came the "Forward, march!" for the first time from Colonel 
Seward. Notwithstanding this gracious seiid-otf, the day was 
not comfortable. Rain fell, but we were not permitted to put 
on onr rubber-blankets, so there was nothing to do but plod 



REACHING THE FRONT. 89 

and splash aloii^'. That wo arc bccoiiiius' cxiicrii'ncod soldiers 
is evident in some of our boys shootinir and skinninj;- a pig, the 
first hldodshed of the march, thus atTordinjj; fresh pork to a 
favored few at our first halt, ^\'e ford Pole Cat creek, charmed 
neither by its name nor waters, though there were times during 
the day when we would have gladly welcomed the latter, so 
intense was our thirst. Though the rain was falling in torrents, 
tliere was none for our satisfaction. As with the Ancient Mar- 
iner, there was water, water everywhere, but not a drop to 
drink. Some were fain in this extremity to dip up the liquid, 
more mud than water, between the hills of corn, and thereby 
lessen their thirst. 

AYhen in the darkness we reached Mt. Carmel Church, a 
hungry, wet and weary regiment was ready to rest. However, 
as was often the case, when we went into camp, it appeared 
that we were not in the right place, and amid much profanity 
among those who swore, further progress was stayed, while 
we fell in to march a rod or so. Then those at the head betook 
themselves to the church for shelter, and we made a big tire 
of rails, around which we roasted one side and had the other 
soaked by the drenching rain, which held up only towards 
morning. We were getting our introduction to actual out-of- 
door soldier life. One man entered in his diary for the night, 
"After three makings of bed, we lay on the ground till morn- 
ing. Had to stay up two hours to get a drink of water." Morn- 
ing came at last, but if Aurora's fingers were rosy, they were 
also dipped in moisture. There had been fighting near this 
church, and some of us had camped near fresh graves or recent 
dead, some bodies so imperfectly covered that jjarts of them 
were exposed. 

We had begun to draw rations when peremptory orders 
were given to suspend and for us to "fall in." A hurried march 
of a few miles brought ns to the south side of the North Anna 
river, where our men and the Jolinnies experienced a harder 
time than we did, for they had had ((uite a brisk fight on the 
23d and 24th. As we set forth in the morning, we were over- 
taken by Conii)any G, and so all were again together. We took 
our places in trenches dug the night before, we were told, by 
the oth Corps. There was not the least doubt that at last we 
had reached the front. Constantly receding, we had finally 
overtaken it and were a part of that Army of the Potomac 
winch, under Crant, was "flanking" its way down from the 



90 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Rapidan to Petersburg. Up to this moment it had been a mat- 
ter of entire indifference as to what corps we should be as- 
signed, but when on the 2Gth it appeared that we were to be in 
the fith Corps, we were particularly pleased, a pleasure that 
has never been lessened in the intervening years; we further 
found that ours was a regiment in the 2d Brigade of the 3d 
Division. So many, however, did we number that we were 
frequently saluted with the question, "What brigade is that?" 
This was not strange, for we must have had in line half as many 
men as were in the other six regiments of the brigade. Some 
old liners saluted us with "Washington Gunners," "White- 
gloved Soldiers,"' etc., but we assimilated, and soon were just 
as much earth-soiled as they were. As these organizations 
were to be our associates in peril for many a long month, it is 
in fjlace to tell just what and who they were. Foin of the 
regiments, viz., the 5th Maryland, i:{8th Pennsylvania, 110th and 
122d Ohio, under Colonel John 'SV. Horn. M. R. McClennan, J. 
W. Keifer and William H. Ball, respectively, had long been 
associated as the 2d Brigade, 3d Division of the 3d Army Corps. 
Under the organization effected by Grant March 24th, 1864, 
the 3d Division of the 3d Corps became a like part of the 6th. 
To the bi'igade were added the 126th Ohio. Colonel B. F. Smith, 
and a part of the 67th Pennsylvania, which had before served 
in the 3d Brigade, 3d Division of the 6th Corps. The Pennsyl- 
vanians were attached to the 138th Pennsylvania. All of them 
were three-years regiments and all had seen a deal of service. 
At the time of our joining. Major General H. G. Wright, who 
had succeeded the lanu^nted Sedgewick at Si)ottsylvania, was 
in command, and so continued, save at brief intervals, to the 
end of the war. The division commander was Brigadier Gen- 
eral James B. Ricketts, who was to stay by till wotinded at 
Cedar Creek. In command of the brigade was Colonel J. War- 
ren Keifer of the 110th Ohio, though on account of a wound he 
was away at the time, and his place was filled by Colonel 
Smith of the 126th Ohio. 

When onr regiment came uji footsore and weary, and filed 
by General Ricketts, he turned to our leader and said, "The 
Ninth is a fine body of men; willthe boys fight?" After the 
battle of Cold Harbor, the general was thoughtful enough to 
answer his own (juestion saying, "Colonel, those boys did fight 
well." 



FKOM THE XOBTH ANNA THROUGH COLD HARBOR. 91 



CHAPTER XII. 

Prelude. May 4-5, Armj' of the Potomac crossed the Rapidan; 
May 5-7, Battle of the Wilderness: Blay 8-18, Battle of Spottsylvania 
Court House; General John Sedgewlck killed the 9th; May 23-27, bat- 
tles near the North Anna river. 

From the North Anna Through Cold Harbor. 

We had crossed the river on pontoons near Jericho Mills, 
and the sight, of all others, which pleased us most was that 
of Sheridan's cavalry, which only the day before had rejoined 
the Army of the Potomac, after the memorable Richmond raid, 
one of whose most conspicuous features was the death of the 
Confederate general, J. E. B. Stuart, at the Yellow Tavern 
engagement. May 11. though the redoubtable "Jeb." did not 
(lie till the next day in Richmond. Here along the line of the 
^'i^ginia Central railroad, on the 26th, we had our first sight 
at tearing up rails. The preceding day men of the .5th Corps 
had destroyed long stretches of the road, and had succeeded 
in leaving many tokens of their presence in the shape of Maltese 
crosses made around trees and stumps by bent railroad iron. 
Standing beside the track very closely together, at the word 
they would stoop and, seizing a piece of iron, lift it and the ties 
till the latter stood on end. It was an easy matter then to 
detach the latter, and when laid up, cob-pile fashion, the rails 
were placed on them. When fired, the heat soon rendered the 
rails red-hot, and the ends would droop. The soldiers would 
then seize them and carry them so that the heated part 
would come against the tree, and the ends would enclose it. 
Four rails thus made an excellent 5th Corps badge. We also 
formed in battle-line in a piece of woods half a mile in front 
of the works, but nothing came of it, and we marched back to 
our intrenchments, where our chief concern was in trying to 
keep out of the wet. Xot only did the rain fall, but the wind 
blew, so that it was a difficult matter to put up our shelter- 
tents, and if we did get theni up, it was more than likely that 
a stream of water would find its way through the middle of 
the same, and memory calls up many ludicrous scenes of that 
wet afternoon. A more than usually profane episode was that 
of Tim. C trying to get his "d — d tint in a dacent position." 



92 NINTH NKW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

He could not, possibly, keep two CDi-uei-s pinned down at the 
same time, but he pounded and swore till wet to the skin, and 
even then had no coveriup:. nor was his experience unique. 

Lieutenant Dennis Flyuu of Company K wrote to his wife 
from this point: "We have been in line of battle, but the rebs 
did not attack, and we were ordered back. Company K goes on 
picket to-niirht. Boys in good spirits, though some are badly 
used up. Weather dreadfully hot; plenty of hardtack and 
coffee till to-day. We are encamped where a great battle was 
fought last Monday. Am sitting on a rebel grave as I write. 
Our brigade tore up four miles of railroad near this place. 
Crossed river on pontoons, thirty miles from Richmond. There 
is to be tall fighting yet, and the Ninth is to have a hand in 
it. Seven regiments in the brigade, and only 7500 men in all 
of them. Our line of battle is a mile long. We are on the right. 
This is a strong [tlace. Don't think tlie Johnnies will give us 
battle here, so we will have to go and hunt them up." That is 
just what we did, for tliough the niglit was very dark and the 
raiu was falling pitilessly, the command "fall in" came just the 
same, and into the darkness we marched, with no more knowl- 
edge of our destination than has the steed before his driver. 

Werecrossed the river on the same pontoon bridge, and on the 
north side plunged into the mud, which before morning gave 
us a very good notion of what Virginia could do in this line. 
We had heard of Burnside "stuck in the mud," and now we 
were to realize what it was to have the sacred soil stick to 
us. Our route leads by Chesterfield Church as we journey 
southward, but direction and destination have become of far 
less consequence than the demands of the present moment. To 
carry his outfit and to keep up. demand every bit of strengtli 
that the soldier possesses. Many are not equal to the task and 
have to give up. Some die in their tracks. Here is a record: 
"Pass one man writhing in death in the mud-exhaustion." The 
artillery which came fioundering along ground into the mud 

some helpless victims. Jakey of Company M, a little 

Dutchman of marvelous powers of mimicry, fell in a fit aii'l 
died. Another of Company F succumbed to the trials of the 
night. Captain Bacon of D fainted. It was no picnic for those 
who survived. Lucky the soldier whose feet were encased in 
boots, for he could keep them on, while shoes enough to stock 
a big store were left in those muddy roads. It is to be hoped 



FKO.M THE NORTH ANNA THROUGH COLD HARBOR. 93 

that tlic laiii;ii;»j;i' of that uiglit failed of record, but it was 
copious and forcible. All suffered alike, officers as well as men, 
and all imtcd Slici-idan"s dead cavalry horses, which at frequent 
intervals, by theii' ininustakable odor, told us which way the 
i-aiders went. We were never tired of chaff, and, "Breatlie 
li^ht on that so there'll be 'null' to go round," or, "Any man 
ihafll take niore'u one sniff of that's a hog," indicated the 
proximity of one of those dead steeds, swollen and fast putrify- 
ing, a northern contribution to the fertility of the soil. Had 
we halted long, burial parties had been a necessity. As it was, 
we held our breath and passed the stench along. After mid- 
night we drew rations somewhere, but no one knows to this 
day where the spot was, and a short halt was had till day- 
light of the 27th, during which day we passed the headquarte»"s 
(if (yenerals Meade and Grant, and for the first time saw those 
faniou.s men. Some companies served as flankers, a duty agree- 
able or otherwise according to the feeling of the individual. 
In that portion of the country a large part of the flanker's way 
was in the woods, and thus shady, a grateful condition to him 
when the sun came out, but it was, necessarily, exposed. 

We camp at night near the Panuinkey river. This day brought 
us the first nuiil since leaving the defenses, and present care 
was forgotten in the absorbing news from far-away home. 
Whether the letters brought glad or sad words from loved ones, 
there was nothing in our lives so grateful to us as the coming of 
the mail. The 28th is signalized by our crossing the sluggish 
stream, and at a distance from it of possibly two miles, we 
threw up breastworks. The cavalry bring in several rebel pris- 
oners. There is some skirmishing with the enemy, and a part 
of the regiment supports the 1st New Jersey Battery. This 
day also is noteworthy in that we meet our own 2.5th District 
regiment, the 111th, under Colonel McDougal, and we exchange 
hurried greetings with many old friends. One sad-faced boy, 
asked as to his father who had been in the same company with 
him, replied, "Pie has not been seen since the Wilderness; prob- 
ably his body was burned there." The son also, ere the season 
was passed, gave his life for country.* The 29th is Sunday, and 
evidently there is some nervousness at headquarters, for we 
are not allowed to sleep in peace, but are aroused soon after 

•Lafayette and Morris Craw, father and son, of South Butler, were 
both in Company G of the 111th. 



94 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

midnight and tlieu. "In place, rest," till daybreak, barring two 
spells of "riji'bt dressing." D, C and G are on picket, and 
through slaying sundry pigs and cattle live very well. "Too 
well," an officer remarks, "for many were attacked by diar- 
rhea." Two hundred men from the battalion are on this 
picket-duty, one-half on posts, the other in reserve. Four men 
are on a post, and the posts are a few rods apart, in easy hailing 
distance. 

On the 30th some of us resumed our duties as wagouguards, 
marching on each side of the trains, possibly three rods from 
the same, and one or two from each other; on the whole an 
agreeable task, though the wagons were empty and rattled 
loudly enough, seemingly, to be heard in Richmond, which 
was claimed to be twenty-four or five miles away. It was said 
that we managed to get on the wrong road, and came very 
near running into serious trouble through our nearness to the 
rebel army. At any rate Lieutenant Colonel Taft with a small 
party had gone forward a short distance to reconnoitre when he 
was met by a superior force of the enemy, and was compelled 
to return hastily, having several of his men captured. Company 
A was ordered forward at double quick to the rescue, and the 
rebels in turn retired leaving their recent captives minus hats 
and coats, since in this brief time the acquisitive foes had ap- 
propriated what they needed most, viz., clothing. Somewhere 
between Reb and Fed, a pig and a sheep had been killed, and 
dressing was in progress when the above skirmish arose. Who 
ever slew, the Yankees possessed and speedily disposed of the 
fresh meat all the more greedily, because rations had become ex- 
ceedingly scarce. 

Of course the whole procession, wagons and men. speedily 
countermarched, and to add alacrity to our movements, the 
enemy directed a few shells towards us. Jagger of Company B 
was hit in the thigh, though not severely, by a fragment, prob- 
ably the first member of the regiment to be touched by a hostile 
missile. These happenings were all near Hanover Court House, 
and some of the soldiers had time to wonder whether they were 
anywhere near the Slashes, where Henry Clay was born, who 
in early life had been called the "Mill Boy of the Slashes;" but 
the citizen who might have informed us was not in sight, and 
just then not even the most entertaining historical subject could 
induce straggling. The day's march reduced the haversack 



FROM THE XOKTH ANNA THROUGH COLD HARBOR. 96 

supply to its lowest ebb; some had been empty more thau 
twenty-four hours. The change of the base of supplies from 
Fredericksburg' to Port Royal had so deranged the system that 
our wagon-train was a long way behind, and hardtacks became 
objects of serious quest. Before rations were dealt out, a dol- 
lar was otTcred for a single piece, and there were men who stole 
corn in the ear from cavalry horses, and roasted it for food. 

Wherever we were when night found us, we were far from 
pleasant surroundings. We were in and out of the woods, 
marching and countermarching, as restless as lost souls; but 
having no rations to prepare for eating, it did not matter so 
much. We were near enough to the enemy to have a reminder 
of his presence in the shape of sundry shells, one of which 
passed unpleasantly near us. Its fiery trail was a very pretty 
bit of pyrotechny, but it had striking qualities not so enjoy- 
able. The 31st brought the wagon-train and rations. While 
we had not suffered as the beleaguered did at Chattanooga, we 
did know what hunger was, and everybody was ready to help 
carry his company's share for distribution. One famished youth, 
desiring to escape any possibility of subsequent scarcity, 
Joseph-like, filled his haversack with hard bread, and then put 
fifty in his knap.sack, but his calculations were of no account, 
for he soon after was taken ill, and did not eat a half dozen in 
all. After carrying them about for nearly a week, he gave 
them away to hungry comrades at Cold Harbor. 

The last day of May the 3d Battalion, Companies F.G, I and 
L, under ilajor Snyder, was detached and added to the artillery 
brigade of the 6th Corps. The progress of these companies will 
be followed at the end of this chapter. The day ended with 
picket-duty for a part of the regiment, a duty faithfully per- 
formed by some and as regularly shirked by others, i. c. too 
many would throw all care and caution on a nervous, vigilant 
few, while they themselves slept or played cards. The hour 
could not have been far from midnight when there came, 
through the stillness from the nearest post, the almost whis- 
pered words, "Bally on the reserve; pass it along." Only the 
long roll has a more startling effect. We obeyed with alacrity, 
and at .3 A. M. June 1st, we were off at a spanking pace, which 
we maintained, with occasional halts, till 2 P. M. We 'did not 
know it then, but it subsequently appeared that w^e were very 
near the scene of McClellan's Battle of Cold Harbor, June 27, 



96 NI.NTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLEKY. 

1862, and that new iutnrest was hereafter to attach to this por- 
tion of \'irj;iuia tlnousli tlic work of tliis and siibse()uent days. 
Just why it received its peculiar name does not appear. There was 
no harbor.* and we found nothing cold, not even our reception. 
Lee had been fiauked to a standstill. Whether Grant's attack 
was a proper one or not, is very far from the part of a regimen- 
tal history to discuss. Our duty was simply to obey orders and 
follow the colors. 

Those of our ranks who were inclined to look about found 
much of interest in their researches, though nearly all our time, 
till late in the afternoon, was devoted to throwinj;- up breast- 
works. The boy who hooked a little time, just to see where 
he was, found bis line of breastworks forming a sort of door- 
yard fence of an old house, whose women occupants looked 
anything but happy. General Wright had located his head- 
quarters here, and with several of his officers was studying the 
map of the vicinity. This fact with the sharpening of an elab- 
orate display of knives by a corps of surgeon's attaches made ^ 
it apparent that trouble was brewing, nor were these indica- 
tions vain. While we were throwing up earthworks, dis- 
mounted cavalry were having some sort of an entertainment 
in the woods directly before us. Their running in and out was ' 
not unlike the movements of boys when they light a nest of ] 
bumble-bees, nor those of dogs that assail a beast at bay. But i 
there was no play in this. They were the skirmishers, where! 
we were soon to do great works. 

General Keifer says the brigade was in position at 2 P. M., 
with the Ninth forming the second and third lines, and that! 
the advance was not made till fi o'clock. It certainly was near- 
ly dark when we charged. Of our regiment in this battle of 
the 1st of June, the :^d Battalion, Companies F, I, G and L. 
were out tlirongli having other duties. Companies D, M and a 
part of E, witli Major Burgess, through some misunderstand- 
ing, were not up, so less than one-half had a part. The expe- 
rience of the coming honis was to be entirely novel to these 



•By different writers the name has been written "Cool Arbor," 
"Coal Harbor," etc., but the English origin of the settlers appears in 
Cold Harbor, an appellation for places where travelers, in lieu of 
inns, could be harbored, i. e., housed while they provided their own 
entertainment. Taylor says that in the vicinity of ancient lines of 
roads in England, there are no less than seventy of these places. 



FKOM THE NORTH ANNA THROUGH COLD HARBOR. 



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UNION WO« K 9 
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Barker's 
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COLD HARBOR, JUNE 1-11, 1864. 

country boys. At our left as we stood in line was a Pennsyl- 
vania regiment wearing hairy appendages to their caps, and we 
knew we were near one of the famous bodies of men known 
as "Bucktails."* Possibly some nervousness on our part drew 
out the query as to who we were, and on informing them that 
we were so and so, and that we had never been in a fight, we were 



•The 87th Pennsylvania in the second line of the Ist Brigade. 
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98 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

graciously told that we would probably get our bellies full 
before morning, a prophecy that was fulfilled in every respect. 

We lay down while an artillery duel was filling the air with 
iron, but we could not see that any particular harm was done. 
The noise was an excellent hardener to our inexperienced ears. 
Was there ever a time when canteens were not empty at the 
most critical moment? We were choking under that hot sun, 
and there was no water near. No one could go to replenish the 
supply with less than ten canteens, but that number of empty 
ones was not hard to find. One tyro as he returned, heavy 
laden, heard his first bullet in close proximity, apparently; he 
paid it proper respect in a duck of his head, which nearly dis- 
located his neck and occasioned no end of fun to the veterans 
who saw him. In his absence there had been a slight advance, 
and wounded men were already moving to the rear. As we 
lay waiting the word, a little bird, perched in a small tree near 
us, wholly indifferent to the cannon's din, sang as sweetly as 
ever he had done over meadows green, with streamlets bright. 
While we realized that those who knew nothing fear nothing, 
yet the bird's blissful unconsciousness and fearlessness gave 
many a boy a feeling of confidence that he might again see 
home and mother. Though the ground had recently been 
burned over, and was as black as soot itself, no consideration 
of our apparel prevented the closest embraces of Mother Earth. 

It was a long wait thus in line, and there is little wonder if 
the noise actually became a lullaby to many a man whose 
senses, lulled or stunned by the confusion, gave way to sleep.* 

The sun was just sinking behind the woods into which we 
were to plunge when the long-expected "Attention!" was heard, 
followed by, "Forward, march!'' and with repeated injunctions. 
"Guide right," we speedily advanced from our copse of black- 
ened trees, and then, on either hand, could be seen the long, 
sinuous line, from which men were constantly dropping as 
they were hit by the enemy's bullets, but the line heeded not. 



♦This torpor was comtnon to soldiers under similar circumstances. 
Lieut. Vaill, p. 60, History of 2d Connecticut Heavy Artillery, says: 
"Their stupor was of a kind that none can describe, and none but sol- 
diers can understand." This regiment was under the same hea\'y 
firing that we experienced. Orders were given repeatedlj', yet when 

the moment came to advance, "Corporal H had to be waked up from 

a sound sleep." 



FROM THE NORTH ANNA THROUGH COLD HARBOR. 99 

Down a slight declivity we ran and some found ourselves 
floundering in a morass, (juite waist-deep, and we were well 
loaded with mud and moisture when we emerged on the other 
side. Thence there was a rise of ground, up which we marched, 
and it seemed as though all the artillery of the enemy were 
massed at that particular spot, for had h — 1 been turned up 
sideways, to our inexperienced eyes, the sight could not have 
been more fiery. By this time the darkness was such that our 
only light came from the cannon's mouths and the fuses of 
shell, whose illuminated trail, however sightly, was not the 
kind of gleam the most of us would choose. But we were 
swiftly advancing to where the roar of musketry drowned even 
that of the cannon, and the scream of shells was no longer 
heard. The noise incident to the firing of so many thousand 
muskets blended into one vast, absorbing note no moi'e dis- 
tinguishable, as to its individual parts, than is the roar of a 
crowded street when thousands of vehicles rattling over the 
pavement combine to make a sound rivaling distant thunder, 
but our thunder was near at hand; so near that one was not 
always certain whether his gun went off or not. There are 
times when a kicking musket has its good points. It would not 
be an excellent figure, but were we to fancy Omnipotence shak- 
ing the whole region, like an enormous corn-popper over In- 
ferno itself, some idea of the way firing began and culminated 
might be gained. 

Long lines of prisoners came through our ranks saying, 
"Don't shoot," and then we plied the work of death again. 
Many an officer of our regiment that night found a gun a vastly 
more effective weapon than his sword and worked it according- 
ly. The night was long, and while the fight was not continuous, 
it raged at intervals till after 2 o'clock A. M. on the 2d, and 
w-hen the morning did appear, we had our first glimpse of what 
death in the field of battle was like. As usual, opportunity was 
found to dig rifle-pits before daybreak. 

During this day the 6th Corps, as it were, regained its breath, 
while the 2d on our left was getting into position. Rest after 
the labors of the night was grateful, and though the din of 
battle was all about us, we sought and found sleep and re- 
newed strength. Companies D, M, and E in part, come up and 
are again with us. In later days we learned that our 3d Divi- 
sion held the right of the 6th Corps, with the 18th Corps still 



100 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

fuitluT to the right. Our division engaged the men of rebel 
General Hoke's left and Kershaw's right, and carried them, 
Klingman's brigade giving way, as did WofCord'si, and a part of 
Bryan's brigades. The 3d Division captured more than 500 
prisoners, but our loss was severe. Just at our left was killed 
Colonel Kellogg of the 2d Connecticut Heavy Artillery with 
forty-three of his men. The corps lost in this engagement 1200 
in killed and wounded. The part borne by the division was 
recognized by General Meade in the following special order: 

Headquarters Armv of the Potomac, 

June 1st, 1864. 
Major General Wright: 

Please give my thanks to Brigadier General Ricketts and his 
gallant command for the very handsome manner in which they 
have conducted themselves to-day. The success attained by 
them is of great importance, and if followed up will materially 
advance our operations. 

GEORGE G. MEADE, 
Major General Commanding. 

In the Ninth, with less than half the regiment engaged, 
thirteen men were killed, and one oflScer, Captain Gregory of 
Company B, fatally wounded; fully a hundred men were 
wounded, more or less severely, nine fatally. It is claimed that 
Egbert Cady of Company A was the first one killed, a South 
Butler boy.* 

Henry A. Dudley of the same company was early shot in 
the arm, and went to the rear. Private D . though a north- 
ern man, was in Texas when the war began and was forced into 
the rebel service. Later, having been captured he was held a 
prisoner in Camp Chase, Illinois. Having communicated with 
Wolcott relatives, he was by them gotten out, after taking the 
oath of allegiance. To still further prove his devotion to the 



1 



*0f Cady, his former captain, now Major Snyder, wrote to a Wayne 
county paper: " It grieves me much to hear of the death of Egbert 
Cady; a more frank, open-hearted and brave boy never lived. He 
fills a patriot's grave; the soil of Cold Harbor never received a braver 
heart, though buried by stranger hands. He sleeps in peace, and I 
would say to his bereaved parents, ' You have given a noble sacrifice 
to your country, and he will meet you at the final muster day when 
the noble Army of the Potomac shall all fall in.' John Blakely, too, 
has gone; his quiet, unassuming face we never shall see again below, 
but his memory will be cherished as one more victim of this accursed 
Rebellion." 



FlfoM THE NORTH ANNA THKOVtiH COLD HARItoU. 101 

flag, he eulisted aud suffered as above. He did not rejoin the 
regiment, but was discharged, and later served tlie people of 
Wolcott as postmaster. 

The 3d of June witnessed the charge that General Grant, in 
his memoirs, says lie would not order again had he the work 
to do over. Colonel John W. Horn of the (jth Maryland is in 
temporary command, owing to the illness of Colonel Smith. 
Again we form the second and third lines, and. in the midst of 
a drizzling rain, which almost always followed a battle, and 
at an early hour, we advanced, possibly 200 yards, when we 
intrenched, improvising all sorts of implements for this purpose, 
bayonets, tin cups and plates, and even spoon.s. We are in 
plain sight of the enemy's works, which seem specially formid- 
able, but luckily for us we are not ordered to assault them. 
Four men of the regiment are killed and several wounded. 

At nightfall, we withdrew a short distance and threw up 
breastworks, in which business we claimed to be exper-ts. Our 
position, however, is so exposed that we are obliged to make 
shorter lines, at right angles to the main ones, that we may, 
in a degree, protect our.selves from the crossfire to which we 
are constantly subjected. Perhaps the four years did not afford 
an instance when sharpshooters, on both sides, did so much 
service as at Cold Harbor. They were in trees and behind 
earthworks in a way to sweep the entire space, and no man 
showed his head without danger of being a target. As in 
everything else, "familiarity breeds contempt." and men 
learned to take their chances. If one were hit it was his ill 
luck. If he escaped it was his good fortune. Of course there 
were foolhardy soldiers who would take no pains to protect 
themselves, and oftentimes they went scot-free. Sometimes 
however, they tempted fortune too often. One man in his 
temerity, while leveling the top of the works, finding himself 
in range, made believe he was "at the bat" in baseball, and 
with his shovel played hitting the ball, all the time cursing 
the rebels, and saying they couldn't hit him. On the contrary, 
when the artillery firing was heavy, and the air was full of 

shrieking missiles, Jimmy threw himself into the trench 

saying. "I'll never see Biddy and the little chicks again." 

There was a marked difference in the endurance of men. 
One receiving a shot in the wrist made thrice the outcry 
that an ofiBcer did when his shoulder was crushed. Frank 



102 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Orterlipp, whose legs were taken off by a caunon-ball, gave no 
token of his injury except a groan, lapsing soon into uncon- 
sciousness, and so bleeding to death. Till the 12th day of Juue, 
there was little variation iu our work. We were under fire all 
the time, day and night. When we were in front, of course we 
were more exposed tlian when further back. To get to the 
front line, we had to follow sunken paths to keep as far as pos- 
sible out of sight. The advance that we made on the first day 
placed us where we were liable to shots from front, left and 
right, and there were very few hours of the twenty-four wheu 
we did not receive some indication of rebel proximity. Ball, 
shell and bullet were constantly speeding, sometimes in volleys, 
more often in a way which seemed to say, "We have not for- 
gotten you." The trees must have become filled with lead and 
iron, to plague the wood-chopper of subsequent years. 

Sergeant E. was standing back of a tree, half as large through 
as his body, when a shell from the right cut the tree off so 
squarely and perfectly as not to distrub its equilibrium, but 
it was lifted off its stump and for some time stood erect by its 
side. The sergeant's face was a study as he thus lost his sup- 
port. Evidently he thought a tree a vain thing for safety. Tom 

C and a party of dare-devil comrades are having a game of 

poker on what seemed to be the safe side of a big tree. Whether 
seen or not they suddenly found themselves the storm centre 
of musketry, and the tree responds actively to the peculiar 
"pit" of bullets stopped. The boys vow they will finish that 
game anyway, and swear incessantly at the rebs for disturbing 
them, and with no perceptible acceleration they complete the 
game, and then defer to the firing, only to the extent of moving 
to the other side of the tree. From far-away Wisconsin, M. L. 
Vandervoort sends this description of the death of 1st Sergeant 
A. H; Follett of Company C: "It was on the 5th day of June 
and of the fight that Jeremiah Skinner and I were fi'ving hard- 
tack when Sergeant Follett came up and wanted to borrow our 
spider. As soon as we had turned out our food, we passed it 
over to him, and lie put it between his knees to break up his 
crackers in it. Apparently we were in sight of sharpshooters, 
and we tried to locate them, but while doing so we heard a 
slight sound, and tui'ued to find the sergeant's head fallen for- 
ward into his frying-pan, having been instantly killed. 

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FROM THE NORTH ANNA THROUGH COLD HARBOR. 103 

in the engagement General Grant had proposed a system to 
care for sfriokeu ones of both sides, but no agreement was 
reached with General Lee till the seventh day. Meanwhile, 
those wounded men who had not been rescued at imminent 
peril by their comrades had died. Under the hot sun of June 
the stench was intolerable, and when an hour's respite was had 
the work was done indifferently. A lieutenant, writing home, 
said, "I went half way across the field and met several of the 
rebels, some officers. They were very friendly, well fed and 
well clothed. When time was up, flag went down, and firing 
began again. Our men are building forts and getting heavy 
guns in place. Rebs told me yesterday they had .300,000 men.*' 
Evidently, bluff was a favorite game with warriors on both sides. 
Night added to the interest of the scene, for then we had noise 
and a 4th of July display of fireworks as hissing shells de- 
scribed all sorts of curves over or through our lines. Then 
would come the familiar "ki-yi-yi-yi" of the rebels as they 
charged upon our works, to be answered by the equally clear 
"hurrah" of our own side. Still, rations were drawn and 
cooked just as though we were miles away from the enemy. 
Sometimes the tents are crowded, but the occupants can only 
growl their displeasure. Mails come and go, just as if we were 
not almost in h — 1 itself. One man records that he read one 
of H. W. Beecher's sermons in the New York Independent as 
he held his place behind the works. 

The whole Potomac Army did not contain a gayer, freer 
heart than that of "Jim" Horner of the 111th New York. He 
was personally known to many in the Ninth, for, in the muster- 
ing and disbursing office in Auburn, he had served with them. 
Accordingly, when in one of the lulls of the Cold Harbor storm, 
Horner came over to see his old friends, he received the warm- 
est welcome the boys could give him. While there was no 
great fighting going on, the sharpshooters were at it, and the 
zip of bullets was as common as conversation. "Then you ain't 
killed yet, Jim," says one old acquaintance. "No siree," was 
the ready reply, "The bullet isn't run that can kill me." This 
item not only illustrates the familiarity that we felt towards 
these messengers of death, but also how vain is boasting, for 
though he left us all right and returned to his regiment 
unharmed, he was shot dead the next day in a charge made 
upon the lines of the 2d Corps. The bullet had been run, and 



104 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

when the soldier spoke was less tban twenty-four hours from 
its awful mission. 

During this battle-halt at Cold Harbor a soldier received a 
pass to visit the 9th Corps, and thus to look up certain 
school friends in the 24th New York Cavalry, not yet mounted. 
He found his acquaintances with their carbines and yellow 
stripes doing infantry duty, and in the best of spirits. Just 
where they were the front was specially exposed, and the pick- 
ets, in plain view, were keeping themselves busy with like par- 
ties on the other side. To see a wounded man walk or be helped 
back out of range was a common affair, yet the friends talked 
on as though they were again in school days, upon the ball- 
field, or aiTanging for a swimming-trip to the river. Old Colonel 
Richards and Major Taylor of the 24th were in evidence, and 
everybody who had a duty to perform was attending to it, but 
the air of perfect indifference, as now recalled, seems strange 
enough. Sometimes it appeared as though the soldiers had 
fallen into the Mahometan's notion of Kismet. If it was to 
be, it would be, and if not, then not. The visit over, the Ninth 
boy returned to his own company to find the work of war pro- 
gressing just as he left it, and he had had a few hours off, 
though not for a moment out of range. 

By the night of the lOth it became apparent that we are to 
make some sort of a move, since a deal of marching and halt- 
ing are done. The 11th, rations are drawn, but we don't stay 
long enough in one place to cook the beans. It requires sevei-al 
efforts to reduce them to an edible condition. Evidently we 
are more remote from the enemy, for we are no longer targets, 
but strategy or some other military necessity demands long 
lines of earthworks; the strongest and best we had as yet con- 
structed. Large trees are felled, and upon skids are carried 
to the works and laid up; picks and shovels in the hands of 
lusty men and boys do the rest. To the untaught soldier, it 
occasionally seemed that he was doing a deal of useless work, 
yet lie had found such fortifications exceedingly handy, on 
occasion, so he toiled on, and just grumbled. 

Companies F, G, I and L, constituting the 3d Battalion, 
having been detached May 81 to serve in the artillery brigade 
under Colonel Tompkins,* it is proper to now follow them to 

•Col. Charles H. Tompkins, born in Orange Co., N. Y., May 15, 1834, 
commanded the 1st R. I. Light Artillery, three batteries of which, C, 



KItoM Tin: NOKTll ANNA •I'llROrOII COLD HAUHOK. 105 

Cold Harbor. Tlioufjli separated from the rest of the regiment, 
the duties of this battalion were not unlike those of the others, 
unless there was a little more difrgiug among them. They 
were on picket, on reserve, supporting batteries, guarding am- 
munition trains, and in all soldierly ways making themselves 
useful. They were in reserve on the 1st of June when the rest 
of the regiment was in the fight, but their work came at night, 
when with picks and shovels as well as guns they moved up 
to make new or to strengthen old earthworks. Occasionally 
they worked out between foe and friend, and when the ball 
opened over them, as it did occasionally, it was necessary for 
them to lie very low. A home letter of this period says: "There 
are twelve four-gun batteries, forty-eight pieces in all. We go 
out at night to the first line of battle about forty rods from the 
rebel lines and work, building earthworks to mount heavy 
siege-guns and mortars. We are hoping to drive the rebs out 
of their strong works, which are surrounded with abatis. Sharp- 
shooters make the work dangerous. We leave at 3 A. M. to 
escape the daylight fire. We are subject at times to heavy 
firing, but little harm has been done." 

A captain in this battalion writes thus to his wife June 9: 
"I am getting very unsteady, for I am out all night, every 
night, and lie in bed till noon. Am just up to write to you. 
12 M. Lying in my little tent, about four feet high, I pass the 
most of the day. I can give you no idea of my home better 
than for you to take two small sheets, fasten together an edge 
of each and lay them over a pole, sustained four feet from the 
ground; spread out the corners and stake them down; throw 
in several boughs for carpet and bed, and it is done. Front 
and back doors oxjen at all times. We went out yesterday after- 
noon to .work under flag of truce. Just got to work when it 
was withdrawn, and our batteries opened briskly. It made 
the men stare to see how near to the rebs we had been at work 
at night. We had built a fort twelve feet high, mounted four 
guns, run out flanks and parallels, and are ready to open fire 
at any time. Our company gets great praise for its work, and 



E and G, were in the brigade. He was by the side of General Sedge- 
wick on the 9th of May, '64, when the latter was killed at Spottsyl- 
vania, and his arms received the general as he fell. Col. Tompkins 
won distinguished honors in the valley, and was mustered out as 
brigadier general in 1865. 



106 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

I know that it deserves it. There is not so much chance for 
glory in our duties as in charges, assaults, etc., but it is a satis- 
faction to know that what is given us to do, we do well, and 
though the shovel is slow it is sure, and saves life and limb. 
The rebel works are very strong, and no assault can be made 
without great loss. There was a battery in our front which a 
week ago annoyed us very much. It could not be assaulted and 
carried, nor silenced by our batteries, so we took our shovels 
and picks, and in two nights put our sharpshooters into a posi- 
tion from which the rebs could not drive them, nor could they 
use their own guns, and so had to evacuate. T tell you, 'spades 
are trumps' here." 

Sometimes their digging unearthed the dead of the early 
days of the fight, and the stench therefrom was horrible. One 
oflScer narrates his experience in taking a drink from his can- 
teen. "A rebel bullet went clean through it, when Michael 

, with rare presence of mind, put his hands over both 

holes and poured the precious contents into an empty canteen." 
June 8th a newspaper correspondent was marched around the 
lines with placards on back and breast narrating his besetting 
sins. It was a sorry occasion for him. Though not in the 
midst of the heaviest fighting, every day brought some mis- 
chief to the men of these companies so that they, too, were 
glad to see indications of withdrawal, for the same orders were 
obeyed at nearly the same time. 

The official data from our own officers concerning Cold Har- 
bor are very meagre. Major Charles Burgess, then command- 
ing the regiment, under date Sept. 8, 1864, thus reports to A. A., 
adjutant general of the brigade: "On the night of the 27th and 
the 28th the regiment marched with the division to the Pa- 
munkey, and on the 2!)th toward Cold Harbor. This day we 
were in charge of and covered the wagon-train. Being in the 
rear on the night of the 29th we were ordered to report to 
Colonel Edwards,* who detailed two companies for picket-duty 
witli his coiumand. On the 30th Companies D and M, with 
part of E under Major Cliarles Burgess, were detailed for 
picket-duty in the front, and did not join the regiment until 
the 2d of June. On the .31st C<)m])anies F, G, I and L. under 
command of Major James W. Snyder, were detached from the 
regiment, and were placed in the artillery brigade. On the 
night of the .31st the two companies, under Colonel Edwards, 

•Colonel Oliver Edwards, 37th Massachusetts, commanding the 3d 
Brigade, Ist Division. 



FROM COLD HARBOR TO PETERSBURG. 107 

l)eing relieved from picket, joined tlie regiment, which joined 
the brigade and arrived at Cold Harbor at noon. The regi- 
ment proper. Companies A, B. C, H, K, and part of E, partici- 
pated in the action on the 1st of June, being posted one-half in 
the front line and the remainder in the second line of battle, 
charging the works of the enemy in that position. On the 
morning of the 2d of June the command under Major Charles 
Burgess joined the regiment, and participated in the action of 
June 3d." 

On the 3d of June Colonel John W. Horn assumed temporary 
command of the brigade on account of the illness of Colonel 
B. F. Smith. The latter resumed command June 12. It will 
be remembered that General Kiefer was absent at this time, 
having been wounded in the Wilderness May 5. 

General Thomas W. Hyde in his "Following the Greek Cross" 
says, page 211: "This battle was a series of attacks all along 
the line, which was five or six miles long. Its management 
would have shamed a cadet in his first year at West Point. 

Seldom could we gain a foothold even for a moment 

That we lost 15,000 men and the enemy 1,.500, is commentary 
enough on the generalship of the commanding general at this 
stage of his career. . . . It is very interesting to revisit the 
battlefields of the war, but I have never heard anyone who was 
engaged there express a wish to seek Cold Harbor again. Its 
vast upheaval of earth in fort and rifle-pit, in transverse and 
covered way, may now have yielded to the sun, the rain, and 
the plow, but it remains in memory the 'Golgotha of American 
Historv.' " 



CHAPTER XIII. 

From Cold Harbor to Petersburg. 

Having thrown up fortifications that the enemy could bj' no 
means overcome, and not caring to waste more lives in endeav- 
oring to capture them, at the same time keeping up such a 
show of aggressiveness that the Confederates all thought us 
still in position. General Grant resumed his flank movement, 
and on the night of June 12tb we noiselessly withdrew, and 
the 13th revealed to General Lee only our empty trenches, 
while their late occupants were getting down towards the 



108 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

James river. The roads had become deep with dust, the sun 
was like a ball of fire, but we toil oil with a southerly treud, 
crossing the Chickahominy at Jones' bridge. The name of the 
stream recalls all that we had read in 1862 of the tiresome 
campaign along its banks. The appearance of the country 
improves as we advance — grassy plains, fields of standing 
grain, lovely flowers, all cheer us after the desolation of Cold 
Harbor. On the 14th we api)roach the James river, through 
Charles City Court House, and pitch our tents on ground that 
had its gloss of history before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, 
for we are told that a tree surrounded by a brick wall marked 
the place where Pocahontas saved the life of Captain John 
Smith. Just a few miles below us is all that is left of James- 
town, and near by is the roomy mansion of John Tyler, the 
first accidental president of the United States. Some irre- 
pressible soldiers visit the place, partake of food within its 
historic walls, and bring away teacups as relics. Others have 
been there before, as the floors strewn with books and sheet 
music amply testify. 

But even here we must work. The loth a corduroy road 
must be laid as an approach to the long pontoon bridge which 
here spans the river. More than 200 boats were thus employed, 
and as the current was strong and the tide had a movement of 
four feet^it wasnecessary to attach the boats to anchored vessels 
above and below. A drove of cattle driven across the bridge 
afforded us no little fun. showing us how four-footed animals 
look in an intoxicated gait. The river was filled with shipping, 
and on the shore was a small hamlet, where some of the boys 
interviewed an aged colored man who claimed to be 108 years 
old, and yet sighed for liberty. Foraging is common, and there 
are few soldiers who do not get a taste of fresh meat grown on 
this sacred soil. We are at Wilcox's Landing, said to be two 
miles below the more noted Harrison's. Sutler's stores could 
be had for cash, though lemons cost ten cents apiece and 
tobacco two dollars a plug. Late in the afternoon of the lOtli. 
we cross the James upon a transport, and after a short march 
camp for the night. Drew three days' rations on the 17th, and 
went aboard transports again and steamed uj) the river to City 
Point, where we stopped briefly, and some were fortunate 
enough to get a supply of pickles from the Sanitary Commis- 
sion. Landed at Point of Rocks and marched to Bermuda 



I'UOM COLD HARBOR TO PETERSBURG. J 09 

Hundred, inadt' famous in connection with tlie name of B. F. 
Butler. Flard by was the tallest framework erected for a sig- 
nal-stand that we iiad ever seen. It stood on (?obb's hill, and 
was 200 feet high, having a platform nine feet square at the 
top. Observers were geneially raised by a windlass and in a 
basket, though they could climb by ladders if they preferred. 
The 2d Division of our corps had gone on to Peter.sburg, while 
we of the 1st and ;{d were up here to help Butler in some way. 
After usual marching and detours, we go into camp. The works 
constructed under the direction of General Q. A. Gilmore 
seemed to be strength itself. Evidently we are off here for a 
purpose^ but as "heaven from all creatures hides the book of 
fate," so to the rank and file the future is wholly inscrutable, 
and what that purpose is we do not know. Years later we 
learned that our divisions were directed to charge the rebel 
fortifications, but to General Wright's practiced eye the project 
was not feasible. It is said that General Butler sent to him 
one of his peculiar messages to this effect: "I send you an order 
to fight; you send me an argument." In Butler's book it ap- 
pears that Wright's corps was not the one he wanted. He was 
very particular. We suited Sheridan. Some of us will recall 
the stories told of telegraph wire interlacing the stumps and 
trees, thus to entrap the unwary Union soldiers should they 
undertake the assault. 

However, on the 18th we do go out through our works, and 
form a long line in front of them. Here Colonel Seward ad- 
dresses us and tells us what we are expected to do; his first 
speech to us since taking command of the regiment. But we 
are not to contribute to the battle record this day, for soon an 
elderly officer, apparently one in authority, appears, and we 
are ordered back. So out we go, the rebels giving us some 
parting though ineffectual reminders of their proximity. It 
was amusing to note the haste that some men manifested as 
they were getting out of this wilderness. To some of us the 
whole business seemed like marching up the hill and then 
marching down again. Many will remember the hopper or 
machine cannon, an early Gatling, which had given the enemy 
no little trouble. In assaulting our lines, they had tested its 
efficiency; indeed, they were reported to have said that the 
Yanks had a gun that they just wound up and it ran all night. 
We are northeast of Petersburg and less than ten miles away 
from it. Our gunboats do not go above this point. 



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The IDth of June we spent largely in the trenches, and in 
the afternoon we retrace our steps, crossing the Appomattox 
near Point of Rock on a long pontoon bridge overspread with 
hay, we think, to deaden the sound of our footsteps. Our di- 
rection is that of Petersburg, in whose vicinity we camp late 
at night. 

The morning of the 20th revealed us near the rebel iutrcneh- 
ments, so near that their shells rendered the drawing of rations 
uncomfortable, and we politely withdrew a respectful distance, 
and a considerable part of the day was restfully spent in the 
woods. A careful chronicler states that a negro was hanged 
this day for rape. He does not state by whom the deed was 
done nor where, but merely enters it as an act of signal justice; 
a forerunner, it would seem, of the hundreds of lynchings of 
later years. The 20th may be given as the date of reaching 
what we called Petersburg. Of course the city was many miles 
away, but we were as near it as we were likely to be for many 
a long and weary month. We are south of the city, and we 
lose no time in proceeding to breastwork making; we take to 
it naturally. By this time, we had become expert cooks of 
what was given us or of what we could draw from the enemy, 
of course it being assumed that all natives were such. Also 
what Albert D. Eichardson called entomological researches had 
become a sad necessity, and every man to cleanliness inclined had 
to thoroughlj^ inspect his garments for the Corporis pediculus, 




^•'-^^^^^ 



From "ITardtuk and Coffee," by pennUtion. 



FROM COLD HARBOR TO PETERSBURG. Ill 

or body-louse. He was no respecter of persons, and an officer's 
bodj was no more to him than that of the smallest private in 
the ranks. The sight of rows of shirtless men regardless of 
militarv distinction, engaged in closely inspecting evei'y seam, 
and at intervals using both thumb-nails in a sort of roller-like 
motion, was one to excite amazement, and a frequent thought 
was, "What would our folks say if they could see us?" 

Though the long siege of Petersburg had begun, we were 
not to settle down in one place for any length of time. At 
nightfall the 6th Corps moved out to the Jerusalem plank road, 
forming on the left of the 2d Corps; then came the 3d, and 
finally the 2d Corps at the very left, with one brigade facing 
to the left and rear. It was another dance in the dark, but 
skirmishers were thrown out and we advanced till we reached 
the enemy's pickets, who were driven in. Our order to halt 
was followed by one to intrench, but we had no utensils with 
us save one shovel. But the earth was loosened by bayonets, 
and once more cups, spoons and plates proved to be very 
effectual. Five rods in front, at the edge of a dense woods, was 
a fine rail-fence, which we noiselessly abstracted and worked 
into the inside of our defenses. Three hours of this hard work 
produced a line of works that would have been exceedingly 
useful in case of an attack, but we were not disturbed, though 
there was squabbling as to who should have the best places 
along our intrenched line. The tinkling of a cow-bell away 
in the darkness suggested lacteal possibilities that some of our 
men would have availed themselves of had they not been re- 
strained by those who said it was simply a rebel device to cap- 
ture some thirsty Yank. Morning brought the wagon-train 
with intrenching tools, and the 22d of June saw us with a well- 
equipped line of works before us; but it was not a case of "In 
place, rest," for in line we advanced over our works, into and 
through a piece of woods, likewise into a second, where the 
enemy's bullets began to hum right merrily. There was noth- 
ing to record for the day save the occasional carrying back of 
a wounded man. At 4 P. M. or thereabouts we about-face and 
march back to our starting-place. After making coffee, we 
resumed our position in line and again advanced, thinking this 
time it meant something. Possibly there was no occasion in the 
regiment's history where the book's description of a charge was 
so fully realized as on this. 



112 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

The sun was near his setting, but there was still light enough 
to see clearly a long way ahead. It appeared that we were too 
far to the left, so we were halted, and the command to fix 
bayonets was given. It was obeyed in a jiffy; the colonel was 
on horseback, and skirmishing in front clearly indicated the pres- 
ence of the enemy. For the first time, on such an occasion, we 
were in the first line, and then we heard the words. "Right face, 
forward, march!" and we went a short distance, no one could 
tell how far, when the colonel's voice rang out, "By the left 
flank, double quick, charge!" and away we went yelling at the 
top of our voices, and expecting every moment to be saluted 
with leaden hail. The speed with which wv advanced and the 
iri'egular surface soon broke up our alignment, and to crown 
all, before we had charged a great ways we came into full view 
of earthworks, presumably well manned. Thus far we had 
encountered only desultory firing. Nearer and nearer we come 
to the works, and wonder when the stream of fire will blaze 
from them, possibly checking our advance. In much less time 
than it takes to tell it, we were over the works and through 
the camp, which the foe had left precipitately. They forsook 
their supper in preparation, and in no way stood on the order 
of their going, but what they left was not to our liking, for 
we had no relish for their cooking, and, besides, we wanted 
the cooks themselves; but the latter, judging by our yells, had 
thought the whole army of the Potomac after them, and taking 
their guns the Johnnies had gone. We followed through the 
woods and across an open field, on the other side of which the 
trees were burning. Notwithstanding this, some of the men 
dashed on, but the majority heard the order to halt. 

Night was upon us, and all we knew was that we were still j 
on the earth. It seemed a long lime before the second line] 
came up, so rai>idly had we rushed through the works. WeJ 
were ready to regain our breath, and to rest. After a while 
we marched a short distance to our right, and lay down. Here 
.we passed the night. The 23d was a day on which the careful 
soldier needed eyes all around his head, for our enemy seemed 
to be on eveiy hand, and we threw up works that could be 
defended on either side. Things put on a very lively air at 
nightfall, for l)ullcts came seemingly from every direction. Our 
defenses helped us on one side only. We were like sheep in the 
shambles till there came a welcome command to fall in. and 



FROM COLD HARBOR TO PETERSBURG. 113 

with guns and shovels shouldered we began our retreat, lying 
down when the tiring was heaviest, and marching between the 
volleys. The dense darkness was our shield, and at last we 
came in sight of the works constructed by us on the 21st. 

Our step was almost jaunty as we took our former stations, 
for now we knew where the rebels were; unmistakably they 
were before us; a few moments before they had been all about 
lis. Then followed a good night's rest, and on the morning of 
the 24th came the order to clear off the surface back of us and 
to pitch our tents in systematic order, a task so unfamiliar that 
we had almost forgotten how. This was the first rest for the 
Ninth since leaving Belle Plain. Headquarters and regimental 
wagons came up for the first time, and in the following days 
there was an opportunity to boil our shirts and socks, and 
otherwise contribute to cleanliness. Picket-duty was done in 
turn by all the companies, but nothing more startling than the 
visits of the grand rounds ensued, though members of one com- 
pany insist on stating that one of their number, on vidette, 
snored so loudly that they heard him on their post. They found 
him stretched out at full length, perfectly indifferent to friend 
or foe. As he was a man much older than the others, they did 
not place him thus again, not caring to take the risk both on 
their own account, and on his as well, nor did they report him. 
Fatigue, too, began again, and the company streets were po- 
liced, and regimental headquarters had to be embellished with 
leafy boughs, etc. Very slight infractions sufficed to put a 
man on extra duty. It is on record that Chaplain Mudge 
preached Sunday, the 26tb. On the 2Sth the remainder of the 
67th Pennsylvania, under command of Colonel John F. Stan- 
ton, joined the brigade. 

The 29th day brought a review by General Wright, and in the 
afternoon an advance to Reams' Station on the Weldon rail- 
road, it afterwards appeared, for the purpose of co-operating 
with Kautz and Wilson, who were there expected to come in 
from their raid. It was late, and no sooner had we got our 
coffee under way than we were ordered to move some rods to 
the right. Again we had begun the all-important coffee pro- 
cess when the inevitable move-over order was heard. By this 
time the temper of our worthy colonel was thoroughly roiled, 
and bridling up we heard him say, distinctly and emphaticall\', 
•'Present my compliments to General . and tell him that 



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NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 



this regiment will not move again to-night."' We thought 
cheers if we did not utter them; not that our camping-place 
was particularly good, for many of us were insulated on grassy 
tussocks somewhat moist in their nature, but we did want to 
rest. We were finding that the proverbial three times turning 
round of a canine before stretching himself out at length, was 
nothing to what an army really does before it camps. We 
were not again disturbed during the night, but took our coffee 
and hardtack in peace. 

The 30th and last day of June brought more digging, our 
normal occupation. So constantly were we at this that the 
rebs said of us that we would burrow out of sight like the 
rabbits, and almost as quickly. Muster came, and with it an ob- 
servation from Colonel Seward that some of the recruits were 
inexpressibly awkward. He ordered many of the men to step 
out, and gave directions to have them specially tutored, but 
officers were quite too busy to give much attention to awkward 
squads. The men knew how to march and shoot, really the 
onlj- two requisites at this time. Many a man in the Xinth re- 
called this day as a red-letter one in his calendar, for did he 
not here find goodly stores of food among the people, and how 
ready he was to appropriate what he needed? Here is a brief 
enumeration: flour, corn-meal, lard, new potatoes, preserves, 
fresh pork — what more could he want? Time has not effaced 
the memory of the scalding day, nor how the members of the 
different messes worked to get up a variety. The fire beneath 
his skillet was scarcely hotter than that which the sun i)oured 

down on both him and his 
frying-pan — but weren't those 
slap-jacks good? He had his 
choice of dressing for them — 
flour-gravy, or sorghum that 
the Confederacy also supplied. 
Did this feast for so many 
men leave families hungry? 
Doubtless, and at this period, 
it seems as though the homes 
should have been left un- 
touched, but we were liungry 
then; we are not now; besides, 
was on every tongue. Willi 




From "H&rdtack and Coffee," by pennLaslon. 

"All's fair in love and war' 



FROM COLD HARBOR TO PETERSBURG. 115 

intervening time and distance, moralizing is easy; no one 
tbouglit of it then. Why I one man had no hesitation in sayinf; 
that a woman, chuming to be ill, was lying on a bed under 
which he found most of his stolen articles. He always said 
he took them because she lied to him, saying there was nothing 
edible in the house, and of course no soldier could tolerate 
lying, not even in bed. Our mission was to inculcate the high- 
est morality. 

Though we were thinking we might remain here some time, 
we were doomed to disappointment, for before night we were 
marched by way of Jerusalem plank road to a point near the 
Williams house, and halted between 9 and 10 o'clock, natural- 
ly in a corn-field, though we had just passed through a beauti- 
ful field of standing grass. However, it is probable that some 
other regiment had it if we didn't. The 1st of July was mainly 
spent in this place sunning ourselves in the dirt after the manner 
of fowls, though guard-duty is done at the houses of some of 
the people nominally Union, but we have our doubts. Some 
of the good things of yesterday's feast hold over, so that one 
more unusual meal is possible. At night we packed up and 
went on again, but for only a short distance, and this time luck 
was ours, for we got the grass, and were literally in clover. 
Then was heard the order to pitch our tents, but some of us 
have learned to take certain directions by the rule of contraries. 
The above order was too often followed, when the tents were 
well up^ with a command to pack up and fall in, while a sim- 
ple "In place, rest," very often presaged a halt of many hours. 
The night was bright and clear, the stars radiant, and it was 
a pleasure to look away to them without any intervening tent, 
for somehow then home seemed nearer, since those same lumi- 
naries were shining on far away western New York as well 
as on Virginia. Scarcely had sleep touched our eyelids ere 
we were ordered up and into line. Soon we were off on an all- 
night's tramp. How monotonous those interminable Virginia 
pine forests seemed. No variety, but one unbroken array of 
liuU, lonesome, sighing trees. Much of the country was covered 
with second growth, which seemingly had followed fields of 
corn, spontaneously. It was a common remark among the sol 
diers, as they fitted their bodies into the depressions between 
what had been hills of corn in the long ago, "These blanked 
rebels have been getting ready for the war more than thirty 
years; they couldn't fight without trees." 



116 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Night-marching made men dull, morose, and cross, all anx- 
iously looking for the dawn, and when at last the eastern sky 
grew gray there were men who thought, if they did not say, — 
"The morning light Is breaking, the darkness disappears;" 

while they varied the second part of Smith's glorious hymn 
somewhat thus: 

"The sons of earth are marching, 'mid penitential tears." 

Truly we thought the breezes sweeping o'er, not the ocean, 
but this fated Southland brought tidings from afar, not of 
foreign, but domestic war. It was morn of July 2d when our 
long march ended where it began when we started for Reams' 
Station. The heat was terrible, and the men took their rations 
uncooked if possible; even coffee-cooking was a serious task. 
Air in motion was like a simoon, and the dust was inches deep. 
We were about five miles south of Petersburg at Williams 
House. Picket-duty was a relief, and men hailed its imposition 
with pleasure, though they moved out that night in the midst 
of a drenching rain. It was cooling, and that was what they 
wanted. Heavy thunder with lightning added variety. It was 
when one of the loudest peals was rattling through the sk; 
that Tom C, having Grant's great Hank movement in mind, 
said, "Look out, men, they are flanking us above." The rain 
ceasing, and having with rails made some sort of a defense in 
front of the reserve, the following hours on picket we pass not 
unpleasantly. 

To the vidette standing three rods in front of the post, it is 
stated that there is nothing between him and the enemy, that 
the safety of the army depends on his vigilance. How acute 
becomes his hearing! The snapping of a twig is surely the ap- 
proach of a foe, and he peers into the thicket before him. He I 
can not walk a beat, for that would betray his presence. He 
must be still and just watch. However severe this duty in the 
day, it becomes doubly so in the night. Then tired nature calls ' 
for sleep, but he must not yield. The touching of leafy branches 
in the wind rouses his suspicion, and the movement of some 
night-prowling animal is surely the step of a stealthy foe. The 
hours here are so very, very long, but even they have an end, 
and again day gladdens his sight. Though with the morn came 
rain, that, too, soon passed on. Then followed a faultless mid- 
day, during which some of us studied the effects of war as 



FROM COLD HARBOR TO PETERSBURG. 117 

apjilied to the plantation of one Henry Gurly, M. D., who had 
(leparted with liis family on the approach of our forces. His 
faithful [?] contrabands are left in full possession, and they 
occupied thoroughly. They had ransacked the house and were 
wearing every bit of finery it afforded; everything that they 
could by any means use they had appropriated. They were 
living on the fat of the land. The lines of Henry C. Work's 
song, "Kingdom Coming," are suggested: 

"The darkej's feel so lonesom libin' 

In de log- house on delawn; 
They move dar tings to massa's parlor, 

For to keep it while he's gone. 
Bar's wine an' cider in de kitchen. 

An' de darkeys dey'U hab some, 
I s'pose dey'll all be confiscated. 

When de Linkum sojers come." 

* * * * * 

"De whip is lost, de han'-cuff broken. 

But de massa '11 hab his pay; 
He's ole enough, big enough, ought to know better, 

Dan to went an' run away." 

The elegant furnishings were at the mercy of the negro and 
mischievous soldiery. Some of the latter played the piano. 
fortissimo, and others walked on it. The negro quarters, which 
were numerous and populous, were curiosities. There could be 
found much that properly belonged to the house, but there were 
many articles that had been given to favorite servants, who, in 
turn, were ready to pass the same along to the soldiers if de- 
sired. 

Xear the picket-line there were indications of forays in the 
shape of graves of soldiers so thinly covered as to only partly 
hide their sickening contents. 

The 4th of July, ever glorious, found the Potomac Army be- 
fore Petersburg and full of patriotic music. The rebels were 
equally melodious with their somewhat limited repertoire, but 
by tacit consent there was very little firing, though pickets 
were told to be particularly vigilant for fear of a surprise. 
Quite likely rebel pickets had similar instructions. From some 
source the regiment was favored with loaves of soft bread, 
the first since leaving Alexandria. Xo one thought of butter 
in his eagerness to give hardtack a rest, and there were berries 



118 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

too. Late in the afternoon of the 5th, Lieutenant Brinkerhotf 
of Company A leads a small party on a reconnoissance, but 
discovers nothing excei)t a Johnnie cavalryman stealing oats. 

The morning of the 6th brought relief to those on picket, and 
they marched back only to find the other companies ready for 
some sort of an expedition, no one knew where. 

The night before tents had been pitched with great precision, 
which in itself augured an early departure. A little after mid- 
night the authorities had been ordered to march in the morn- 
ing to City Point, and there to take transports for Baltimore, 
and thence to Harper's Ferry. This we knew later; then we 
had only to "forward, march." If from the North Anna down we 
had a mud test of our endurance, this day was to give us an 
equally severe trial of dust. It did not seem as though it could 
be ankle deep on the roads, so much of it was in the air. Dust 
and perspiration combined to make facial effects never before 
or since surpassed. No mother could have recognized her own 
son in those "dust-browned ranks," which, after fifteen miles of 
misery, at about noon threw themselves upon the ground over- 
looking the dock at City Point. There was very little attempt 
at order as we lay there, and when on the approach of General 
Grant, who was picking his way through and over the prostrate 
men, some over-zealous officer desired us to stand at attention, 
the great commander said: "No, lie still, men, and rest if you 
can;" murmured blessings were called down upon his head by 
many a boy who heard the remark. Food was scarce, but some 
soldiers were fortunate enough to get supplies from the Christian 
Commission. Some, too, went aboard certain boats and slept 
until ordered off, and then onto others. Meanwhile, those upon 
the shore were treated to a variety of incidents, as, wlieu three 
luckless follows, sleeping on the edge of a deep pit and in their 
dreams tumbled in, a commotion arose over their discomfiture 
and extrication. Later came a great alarm, so noisy that a 
general attack was suspected, though it was really only a team 
of unruly mules trying to run away, thereby inducing a chorus 
of "whoas" from a thousand throats. 

Katious were carried aboard the transports, and we started 
away at different hours. Companies A, B, C on the Winona, 
tlie others on the Salvador. 

During this period of a little more tlian three weeks, the 3d 
Battalion had done its work faithfully, but apart from the regi- 



FUOM COLD HARBOR TO PETERSBURG. 119 

tiKMit. Tlu> march down to the James differed in no essential 
feature from that of the other battalions. The men encountered 
the same dust, and suffered from heat and hunger as did their 
comrades in the other eight companies. Tliey boil wheat and 
parch corn for food, meanwhile complaining because guards 
are placed in rebel houses and by the wells so that our men 
have to drink swamp-water. The 1st sergeant of one of the 
companies, busy in making a detail for picket, had his tent 
pitched by his mate, and when, late and very tired, he lifted 
the flap of his tent, as he supposed, and threw himself down 
by the side of his comrade, he did not discover his error till 
morning, when l)e was aroused by the odor of his bunkie, and 
found that he had wandered near the hospital and had been 
sleeping by the side of a corpse. On the 16th the battalion 
crosses the James at 6 P. M. on a pontoon bridge, made of 103 
boats, and makes a night's march towards Petersburg. The 
17th brought the men to the investing lines. It was on this 
march tliat our boys met the 24th New York Cavalry, which 
had not up to that time been mounted, but with all their yellow 
trapjtings were doing infantry service. Someone of ours sang 
out as the lines met, "Well, boys, where are your horses?" The 
reply was exceedingly apt as the cavalryman answered, "We 
sent them all down to City Point to drai* up your cannon." 
It was a frequent taunt thrown at us that we had taken the 
big guns off our caps and placed them on our shoulders, but 
such badinage bred no hard feelings; we were all the merrier 
for it. 

There is plenty of firing all along the lines, and the be- 
leaguered city can be plainly seen from elevated points. One 
company encamped on a planter's premises finds a number of 
guns, sabres and other weapons of war, some apparently for- 
gotten in a hurried departure. On the 18th the battalion 
changed position. Captain Sinclair was hit, not seriously, by 
a piece of shell, on the 19th. On the 20th those who had the 
good fortune to visit corj)s headquarters saw President Lincoln, 
Secretary Stanton, Generals Grant, Meade, and other notables. 
June 21st march to the left in southerly direction across Nor- 
folk and Petersburg railroad; at 8 A. M., 22d, halted six miles 
south of Petersburg. Till the 29th much time was spent in the 
rifle-pits and in the regular moving, to which the troops were 
constantly subjected. Wells are dug, and conveniences of camp 



120 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

are established. At 3 P. M. started with corps to participate 
in Wilson's raid on Weldon railroad. Several miles of track 
were torn up. Hungry soldiers, ever on the alert, dig up wine 
and other luxuries buried in gardens. The sagacity of hungry 
men at times surpasses the smelling record of bloodhounds. 

June 30th a return march of several miles was begun, and a 
camp was made over the 1st of July. It was on this backward 

turning that A B of Company I had lots of fun 

all by himself. He had raided some countryman, and with coat, 
put on over his knapsack, he was several points ahead of the 
famous hunch-back of Notre Dame. Wearing, besides, a tall 
hat and an umbrella, he excited the risibles of the 3d Division 
not a little. Though falling out was forbidden, he somehow 
managed to slip his orders. On the 2d the battalion found it- 
self in the same place left on the 29th of June. During this day 
in camp some of the boys have the unusual luxuries of beets 
and sage tea. Could anything be more absurd than that drink I 
Those same boys would have resented it at home, unless served 
by mother with an accompaniment of feet soaking and a direct 
run to bed. Till the 8th there was little variation in the 
regular work, in the trenches or on guard duty. The dust and 
heat are memorable. Company G builds headquarters for 
Colonel Thompson, icommanding the artillery brigade, and the 
companies fall back half a mile to a new line of works. Al- 
ways there is opportunity to use the shovel, for the breast- 
works were never quite finished. No man can tell the starting- 
place of rumors, but somehow the idea gains credence that 
Breckinridge and Ewell are near Harper's Ferry and that the 
6th Corps will be sent north. 

On the 8th come orders to pack up and start for City Point; 
at 9 P. M. the boys wei-e on'their way, and they marched nearly 
all night through indescribable dust. Every face in the morn- 
ing looked as though it wore a mask. They board the steamer 
Thomas Powell at 9 A. M., and are delighted to be free from 
dust for a short time. Few know or care about the object of 
the change from laud to water; but they are grateful for a 
little variation. 



TO AXD THROUGH MONOCACY. 121 

CHAPTER XIV. 

To AND Through Monocacy. 

The ride down the James on the 7th of July was an oasis in 
the campaign's desert. To be sure, mur-h of interest along the 
river's banks was passed in the night, but we touched at Fort- 
ress Monroe; we saw the tip of a ship's mast, tiag-surmounted, 
above the water in Hampton Roads, and were told that it was 
that of the Cumberland, destroyed by the Merrimac March 8th. 
1862; in the distance we might have seen the seminary to be in 
after years a National Soldiers' Home, and near it the site of 
the Hampton Institute, to be the place for educating negroes 
and Indians, under General Armstrong. We pass in sight of 
Capes Charles and Henry, thus named by Sir Christopher Gos- 
nold in a spirit of loyalty, and we have a chance to reflect on 
the intensely English character of our surroundings, for till 
we swing around into Chesapeake bay we are riding on the 
James, named for the father of the two princes, whose appella- 
tions bid fair to ever grace these two noteworthy points. The 
vessels bearing the division do not keep together; indeed, 
some troops, including the division commander, are distanced, 
and Scriptures are again vindicated, for the last have become 
first. 

This trip up the bay could not have been more pleasant, 
though our boat had been a stock transport, and still bore un- 
mistakable traces of the stable. As we passed the mouth of the 
Potomac, it became evident tliat Washington was not our desti- 
nation. Having rations in abundance, with plenty of leisure, 
there was nothing to prevent the soldiers having a good time. 
Many letters were written, and it was not an infrequent sight 
to see a score of lines trailing along behind the boat. To each 
one there was attached at least one soldier's shirt; we were not 
fishing, though some, knowing well our entomological condition, 
did suggest live bait for sharks. It was an opportunity to give 
one's garments a good soaking and their denizens a pickling, 
and we felt cleaner for the operation. Night shut down upon 
us while we were steaming southward, and we gave ourselves 
to dust less sleep. Early on the morning of the 8th of July, we 
were docked somewhere, but no one seemed to know just the 
place. 



122 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

The rising sun soon disclosed such an abundance of chimneys 
and steeples that we were sure that Baltimore was the name, 
and our impressions were soon confirmed. The docks are early 
a scene of lively preparation for eating and departure. Soldiers 
of an investigating nature make tours, more or less predatory, 
in the neighborhood, and secure variations in the monotony of 
army rations. Our stay here, however, is brief, for soon after 
7 A. M. we are off in a westerly direction. Passing the Relay 
House and keeping the main line of the Baltimore & Ohio rail- 
road, we are certain that Harper's Ferry is sought. Possibly 
there could be no stronger contrast than that of the dust-cov- 
ered, war-devastated region which we had left in Virginia and 
the verdant, fertile country through which the train was rapid- 
ly bearing us. Here were people at home and at work, a novel 
sight to our eyes, and the flag of the Union was in evidence on 
many a house and yard. Our train, made up of freight and 
cattle cars, was not running at express rate, for danger lurked 
near every southern and border road, so it was considerably 
past noon when we drew up at Monocacy Junction, fifty-four 
miles west of Baltimore. Though many alight to purchase food 
of the hucksters, who have numerous tents here, the train soon 
moves across the Monocacy river, and then, instead of keeping 
the main track to Harper's Ferry, deflects to the right and 
passes on to Frederick City, that famed place which Whittier 
liad already rendered immortal in his "Barbara Frietchie." 
Thcmgh we were ahead of some parts of our division, we were 
by no means the first to pass over this route. At 8 A. M. the 
10th Vermont and the 14th Xew Jersey of the 1st Brigade had 
gone on to Frederick, and had been doing their best to make 
the enemy believe that a large force was opposing. 

At this point a statement should be made as to just why we 
were thus so far away from the Army of the Potomac. The 
Lynchburg campaign of General Hunter had left open the 
valley of the Shenandoah, and Lee was not slow to improve the 
opj)ortunity to replenish his stores from the granary of Vir- 
ginia after the familiar fashion of preceding years. Accord- 
ingly, Early with the old soldiers of "Stonewall Jackson" are 
sent out to forage, pillage, and if possible to make a diversion 
of Grant's forces before Petersburg, through an assault tipon 
Washington, for the vise-like hold of the new Union leader had 
become extrenu'lv irksome to the Confederate commander and 




MAJOR GENERAL LEW WALLACE. 
Commanding^ ai Monocacy. 



I 



TO AND THROUGH MONOCAOY. 123 

his followers. That Lee had thus disposed of a part of his 
force, the Union authorities could hardly be made to believe. 
Numerous dispatches are in existence whereby President J. W. 
Garrett of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad finally convinced 
Halleck, Grant and Meade that some attention must be paid 
to the Union rear; hence the sudden departure of the 3d Divi- 
sion on tlie 6th of July, and the later following to Washington 
of the 1st and 2d Divisions. 

We are all at sea, for no one appeared to really know- 
how many men were in Early's army, and there was only a 
general knowledge as to his whereabouts. During a large part 
of the war a considerable force was maintained at or near the 
Junction. Colonel C. K. Thomas, about whose home the battle 
of the 9th was fought, has said that he left Baltimore in 'Gl 
to be out of the whirl of war, but that for most of the time 
between '02 and '65 there were encamped within sight of his 
house from 2,000 to 15,000 troops. At this particular time there 
were in the immediate vicinity the first separate brigade of the 
8th Corj)s, under the command of Brigadier General Erastus 
B. Tyler, and a small cavalry detachment under Lieutenant 
Colonel David R. Clendenin of the 8th Illinois Cavalry. To 
these was joined in the tight the 3d Division of the 6th Corps, 
all except a part of the 2d Brigade, including the 6th Mary- 
land, the 67th Pennsylvania, and a portion of the 122d Ohio. 
Colonel Horn of the 6th Maryland states in his report that it 
was the breaking down of an engine on the transport that 
Ciuised the delay of this detachment. The Union forces were 
under the command of General Lew Wallace.* 



'Lewis Wallace, better known by the abbreviated "Lew," was born 
in Franklin Co., Ind., April 10th, 1827, the son of David Wallace, a 
graduate of West Point, and a very prominent office-holder in that 
state. The younger Wallace, after receiving a common school educa- 
tion, was studying law when the Mexican War began, and, suspending 
his studies, he went in as a first lieutenant. On his return, he resumed 
his law study and was an attorney iu Crawfordsville when the Rebel- 
lion began. He became adjutant general of the state, then went to 
the front as colonel of the 11th Indiana Infantry, was promoted brig- 
adier general, Sept., 1869; he led a division at the capture of Fort 
Donelson, and his bravery there secured a commission as major 
general of volunteers early in 1862. He was at Shiloh, and the poet, 
Wilson, in his "Old Sergeant" says, 

■There was where Lew VVaUace showed theto he was of the canny kin." 



124 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

During a considerable portion of the Sth, Colonel Harve.y 
and his men of the 10th Vermont, with those of the 14th New- 
Jersey, were doing their best to make a big showing west of 
Frederick, for the purpose of impressing the presumably on- 
looking lebs with the magnitude of the Union forces. To some 
extent the tricks of Bannockburn were resorted to, and the re- 
sults were satisfactory, at least to the extent of keeping the 
Confederates back till the remainder of the division arrived. 

The hour was well along in the afternoon when our ti-ain 
reached Frederick and marched through the streets of Dame 
Barbara's city. Many an eye was cast right and left, wondering 
whether a gleam of her flag might not be seen, but we had no 
key to the situation nor directory of the city, though we did 
remark the plentiful display of colors. 

"Forty flags with their silver stars, 
Forty flags with their crimson bars, 
Flapped in the morning wind: the sun 
Of noon looked down and saw not one." 

Merely advancing the time to afternoon and eve, the fore- 
going descrijjtiou applies to our observations, though the even- 
ing part was told by our men captured on the skirmish line, 
but there was no woman left in the city to take up the flag "the 
men hauled down." The body of Barbara Frietchie, only four 
years short of a century old, for nearly two years had been 
lying in the Lutheran cemetery of Frederick. Our three com- 
panies, A, B and C, march to the westward on the Hagerstown 
pike, and filing to the left form in line in a field of corn whose 
tassels reach to our chins. Cajptaiu Hyde of A Company com- 
mands the detachment. A line of pickets is thrown out, which 
later largely falls into the hands of the enemy. The scene as we 



He commanded in Cincinnati on the expected rebel attack in 1863, 
and the next year brings him to Monocacy and its sacrifice. Later he 
was of the board tliat tried the Conspirators, and also he presided at 
the trial of Wirtz, the Andersonville flend. Returning to civil life, he 
has been governor of Utah and U. S. minister to Turkey. Possibly 
it was this eastern residence that suggested his great story, Ben Hur, 
whose wonderful popularity has given him a foremost place among 
writers of fiction. That his military spirit is not dead we may gather 
from the fact that he was an applicant for service at the beginning of 
the Spanish War. In a letter to the writer, he mentions his recollec- 
tions of Monocacy and liis appreciation of the services of the Ninth 
in that battle. His home is still in Crawfordsville. 



TO AND THROUGH MONOCACY. 125 

thus face the setting sun is indelibly impressed on many minds. 
To the westward are the Catoctin mountains, only a few miles 
beyond which, at Antietam,was fought the bloodiest single day's 
battle of the entire war, nearly two years before. Up those very 
steeps where now is seen the dust from rebel tread, in 1755 rode 
Braddock to defeat and death. Our surroundings are fragrant 
with history, but it is not that which chiefly concerns us now, 
The men speedily learn that marauders have not recently dis- 
turbed this locality, so they dij) freely into the toothsome con- 
tents of well-stored spring houses, in some cases leaving com- 
rades to carry their guns should the line fall back. 

Darkness was upon us when we heard the order to retire, and 
then began a march not so long as many we had taken, but very 
trying on account of the hard road upon whicli we were called 
to march. The soft and yielding liighways of Virginia had 
afforded no preparation for the macadamized pike upon which 
we traveled, back through Frederick and towards Baltimore 
till we had passed the Monocacy river, upon a great stone 
bridge, which arched the stream most beautifully. A toll-gate 
was evident as we passed through the parapets, and that poor 
toll-taker must have grown weary of the stale remark, "We'll 
pay you when we come back."* 

Finally we file to our right, and in the darkness plod along 
with sadly blistered feet and heavy eyelids. Apparently our 
guide is not proficient in his knowledge of the way, for there 
are many halts, not long enough for rest, but just sufficiently 
frequent to be vexatious when we all wanted to camp. There 
was a decided variation when a gun of the Baltimore Battery 
accompanying us was tipped over and men of the Ninth had 
to right it. It was long past midnight when in a drizzling rain 
w^e got the welcome order to halt and in place rest. This we 
did effectually until the east began to redden, when we fell 
in and marched a short distance, coming out on elevated land 
near the stopping-place of the train the day before. 



♦There are few if any finer specimens of bridge-making in America; 
built in 1808, it is still as firm and beautiful as when erected. Here in 
December, 1824, the citizens of Frederick met Lafayette, on his mem- 
orable tour, and escorted him to their city. Some may note the great 
stone decanter or cruise on the eastern end, placed there probably to 
indicate the plenty known to abound in Frederick county. The pass- 
ing events are to add to its history. 



126 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

The other compauies of our battalions are here; with a beau- 
tiful view of the land on which the day's fighting is to be done, 
we take an earlv breakfast, in many cases enriched by tlie pre- 
ceding night's visits to Maryland dairies. How blissfully igno- 
rant we are of the coining conflict! Farm-laborers are working 
energetically to secure the crop of wheat which covers the 
large field west of the Washington pike and south of the river. 
Apparently the owner suspects trouble in this vicinity. We 
can see that had we followed the road from Frederick down, 
we might have reached our present station easily and quickly, 
but the Confederates had made of that road "no thoroughfare." 
In other words they held the road, having worked in at our 
left while we were facing westward, and the wonder was that 
all of us were not taken; there was reason enough for the 
careful way in which our night's march was made. Two ex- 
tremely attractive young women are very much in evidence as 
they flit from place to place, obviously in deep distress over 
something. The last that we saw of them was their rapid cross- 
ing of the railroad bridge to the westward. 

There is a big stone mill, Gambrill's, at our left, and a well- 
shaded way leads up to the mansion of Colonel C. K. Thomas. 
It is in the vicinity of 9 o'clock when we find ourselves in line 
on the Georgetown pike, with the covered bridge at our right. 
Between us and the wheat-field is a well-made mortised rail- 
fence. We are directed to lift it up and lay it down, an order 
we readily obeyed. Lieutenant Fish with his boys of Company 
B are on the other side of the river guarding the bridge; be- 
yond them on the skirmish line, along with many of the 10th 
Vermont and some others, is Captain A. S. Wood and his Com- 
pany 31. Oui' regiment is well to the right of the line, and in 
the earlier part of the day the fighting is largely at the left 
of the 1st Brigade, in and about the premises of Colonel 
Thomas. .\ wheat-field south of his home is a prominent theatre, 
and it is an interesting sight to see shocks of wheat used as a 
defense by our soldiers. Also the hedges and trees in the 
Thdinas yard are thoroughly utilized. Again and again the 
rebel advances are repelled, but they eventually outreach and 
completely flank our position. 

In the meantime rations are brought to us as we lie under 
the brow of the hill, as usual trying to burrow by means of 
haversack utensils. The fact that we are under Are drove to 



TO AND THROUGH MONOCACY. 



127 



safe places in the rear the contingent that during active service 
was chiefly in evidence when food was distributed, so that once 
in regimental life the supply of luxuries like sugar and coffee 
exceeded the demand, but later in the afternoon, when the rebs 
swept down over our position, they licked our platters clean in 
no time, and, it would seem, never lost their alignment for a 
moment. Thev knew a good thing when they saw it. It is 




MONOCACY BATTLEFIELD. 



1. Turnpike Bridge. 

2. Wallace's Headquarters. 

3. Gambrill's Mill. 

4. Blockhouse. 

5. Battery. 



6. Col. Thomas' Home. 

7. Olivet Cemetery. 

8. Line of Battle, the 8th. 

9. Road to Harper's Ferry. 
10. Hospital. 



vivid in many minds to this day, the view of those stragglers 
who, like Job's war-horse, sniffed the battle from afar, and 
went without their rations. Way beyond our skirmish line. 



128 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

quite near the city of Frederick, is Mount Olivet cemetery, and 
in it lies the body of Francis Scott Key, who wrote "The Star 
Spangled Banner," and we wonder whether the proximity of 
stars and bars does not make his remains uneasy. 

Major Burgess has moved along with his battalion towards 
the left; Alexander's Battery has gone in before we are ordered 
to advance. The foe has found a ford in the Monocacy down 
the stream, and is now making his way up the river's side. A 
large field of standing corn confronts us just to the westward 
of the wheat-field in which we had been lying, and we under- 
stand that the enemy is approaching under cover of the tas- 
seled stalks. Before this, however, the turnpike bridge has 
been fired by Lieutenant Fish's men, and the story is best told 
by one of the company as follows: 

"Colonel William H. Seward, Jr., received orders from Gen- 
eral" Wallace about 9 A. M. to detach two comjjanies from his 
regiment for perilous duty. Colonel Seward immediately de- 
tached Company B by the following order (the line was resting 
in place): 'Lieutenant Fish, order your company in line and 
move it down to that bridge, and hold it at all hazard.' 
The order was promptly executed. The company arranged 
to stubbornly defend the passage of the bridge. The rebels 
tried to dislodge the company by directing shells on the bridge, 
which raked the structure with terrific force, but failed in their 
design. 'Hold it at all hazard,' was the order. As the battle 
raged furiously, the lines changed front, and from the situation 
of the respective armies it became evident that the bridge must 
be burned to prevent General Breckinridge, who was waitiug 
near Frederick City with two divisions, from crossing the 
bridge and intersecting our rear. Members of the company 
procured sheaves of wheat from a near-by field, and placed 
them under the southeast corner of the roof of the bridge. 

About 12..30 P. M. Lieutenant Fish received an order from 
Colonel Seward to burn the bridge, which was promptly ex- 
ecuted. Privates Alvcn N. Sova, Samuel K. Mack, and Sergeant 
Albert L. Smith participated in setting the fire, which wrapped 
the roof in fiames like magic. It was impossible to rejoin the 
regiment at this time. The only escape was to the rear, but 
Lieutenant Fish declined to move his company without orders. 
.\bout 2 P. M. a field-officer rode up and ordered Lieutenant 
Fisli to move his com])any to the rear immediately, which he 



i 




FREDERICK CITY. 



Grave of Barbara Frietchie (Riijht). Graves of Francis Scott Key and Wife. 
Confederate Monument. Old Storehouse, Monocacv Junction. 



TO AND THUOUGn MON'OCACr. 129 

did wliile beinj;; ursod forward by rebel btillets. On interseet- 
ina tbe railroad it was found that Lieutenant R. E. Burton 
and two privates were missing or taken prisoners. On cross- 
inj; the railroad the situation seemed perilous, and to prevent 
the further reduction of his ranks Lieutenant Pish gave this 
unique order: 'Sergeant Stanford, put the bayonet through the 
first damned man that attempts to leave the ranks.' On reach- 
ing the woods and filing to the right soon came out into an 
open field, and were intersected by General Wallace on his 
return from the stone bridge, where he had been to personally 
give orders to Colonel Brown. On uearing the company the 
general asked, 'What troops are these?' Lieutenant Fish re- 
plied, 'It is Company B of the 9th New York Heavy Artillery.' 
General Wallace said, 'Lieutenant Fish, it is no fault of your 
company nor the 9th New York Heavy Artillery regiment that 
this battle has been lost.' Lieutenant Fish replied, 'General, 
I trust not.' On starting to leave the company. General Wal- 
lace remarked, 'Lieutenant Fish, I certainly will remember you 
in my report.' and rode away rapidly." 

The other company to which special duty was assigned was 
M, whose captain, Anson S. Wood, thus describes its perform- 
ance of duty: 

"I was directed to take flies enough from Company E (six 
men. Lieutenant Freeoft) to make with my company my 100 
men for picket duty, and an orderly from General Wallace's 
staff was directed to show me where to go. I had no orders, 
and no intimation was given me that we were in the presence 
of the enemy. 

"I crossed the bridge, and marched up the pike toward Fred- 
erick, anticipating a pleasant day on picket when suddenly a 
rebel skirmish-line opened full upon us. I immediately ordered 
my men to lie down, and went forward a short distance to 
ascertain whether there were any of our troops near by. I 
soon discovered a Union captain, and learned from him that 
he had some sort of a skirmish-line on the left of the pike look- 
ing toward Frederick, and that he outranked me. I told him 
that I reported for orders and awaited his instructions. He 
said he thought T had lietter move my men up and reinforce 
his line. I did so, and within Ave minutes the captain and the 
few men he had there disappeared from my sight and hearing 
forever. The rebel skirmish-line was a few hundred yards in 
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our front, and we exchanged shots from time to time, but the 
tiring was very light. I had been upon the skirmish-line but 
a short time when I received a visit from General Ricketts, 
accompanied by two or three members of his staff. He in- 
quired of me who was in command of the line, and I stated to 
him the disappearance of the captain to whom I had reported 
for orders. He directed a soldier standing near to knock down 
the fence so he could ride on the ])ike, directed me to stop the 
firing, or advance the line, said he would send a field-officer 
to take charge of the line, whereupon Captain Damon of the 
general's staff pointed to a mounted officer a long distance in 

the rear, and said: 'That is Colonel , who is field-officer 

of the day.' (Jeneral Ricketts said, 'I will send him to you.' 
Just at that moment the rebel skirmishers gave the general a 
salute, and he turned and rode away. I immediately deployed 
the larger number of my men to the east side of the pike. I 
never saw the officer after that, never received any orders from 
that time on from any source, but fought my part of the 
battle untrammeled with orders from any source. Not long 
after the general left. Lieutenant Parrish discovered 
that an attempt was being made to fiank us on the 
extreme right, and I directed him to change our line 
so as to i)revent it. Some time prior to the commence- 
ment of the battle proper, the rebel skirmish-line was rein- 
forced by troops moving up from the direction of Frederick. 
An advance was made on our line, and 1 ordered the men to 
fall back to the line of the railroad. 1 think it was about this 
time that Surgeon Chamberlain was captured at a farm-house 
between the lines, but some distance to the left of my line. 
About this time Captain Parker of the lOGth New York, with 
one or two comj)anies, moved forward on my left. My skir- 
mish-line in falling back to the railroad disjilayt'd about as good 
soldierly qualities as the most strict disciplinarian could desire. 
They maintained an excellent line, loading and firing rapidly, 
keeping the rebel advance in check until they reaclied the cover 
of the railroad cut, I recall particularly one soldier, a tall, 
stern man, formerly a school-teacher in one of the western 
counties of the state (I think his name was MelUiu). who 
stoi)])ed and fired each tinu' with great deliberation and ex- 
cellent effect. After we reached the line of the railroad, a few 
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to bold our line. Just before the bridge was fired, a message 
came to me that it was to be burned, that I was to hold my line 
as long as possible, that if it became necessary to get out^ I 
could come on the railroad bridge or ford the river, and the 
place where fordable was pointed out to me. I am unable to 
state from where the message came, but 1 think it must have 
come from General Wallace through one of his staff. 

"From my jtosition I had an excellent opportunity to witness 
the main battle. If I had been fortunate enough to have a field- 
glass. I could have taken it in in all its details. I held my 
position on the railroad till after our troops were driven from 
the tield. then recrossed the river. Lieutenant Parrish and a 
part of the men taking to the water. I crossed with the bal- 
ance of the men under a severe fire, but fortunately without 
loss. One man was killed fording the river with Lieutenant 
Parrish. I do not recollect how many were killed and wounded 
out of the hundred men I took up on the skirmish-line that 
morning, but I think our loss was not so heavy as in the other 
companies of the regiment. I was slightly wounded myself. 

"T shall always think that no troops ever behaved better on 
the field of battle than the handful of men who delayed for 
one day Jubal Early and his Confederate forces on their way 
to capture Washington. After crossing the river my company 
reformed in one of the ritle-pits, from which we were ordered 
by General Ricketts himself on his retreat from the battle- 
field. I think my company was the only organization that 
kept together. I know that from time to time other members 
of the old regiments joined us, and I think ours was the first 
regiment to recover and get into shape after the battle. 

''Among other things I vividly remembered was seeing Colonel 
Taft's black horse galloping riderless to the rear, and later on 
Adjutant I'ringie on his cream-colored steed following rapidly 
in the same direction. That day and the night following tried 
my physical endurance more severely than any other like period 
of my army service. I never I'ecall it without wondering how 
I ever could have endured it. It was the best and the hardest 
day's work of my soldier's life. It was the last time I marched 
on foot; from that time on I was mounted." 

It was well along in the afternoon when we. who had been 
lying so long on the brow of the hill, were ordered in. We 
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our right, intervening. Colonel Seward sat Lis borse as erect as a 
centaur; Lieutenant Colonel Taft was also in his place and 
mounted with Adjutant Pringle. Our alignment is excellent, 
and the colors stream along as we advance over the space sepa- 
rating us from a standing field of corn. Here is another 
strong fence whose rails afford us excellent rests for our guns 
as we rapidly flre into the field through which the enemy is 
making his way and firing as he comes. We are finding no 
fault with our part of the game, and our Harper's Ferry 
muskets are doing such execution that we think ourselves 
able to hold the place indefinitely. But there is trouble 
at th.e extreme left, where we are flanked. Soon the order comes 
to fall back, which we obey slowly, keeping up a desultory 
fusilade at the rebels, who climb our fence in a surprisingly 
brief tinie after our leaving it. A halt is made near the point 
where we had thrown down the fence. Lieutenant Harmon of 
Company H unconsciously used the refrain of Root's Battle 
Hymn as he exclaimed, "Rally round your tlag. boys*."' for the 
colors were there. Further along, towards the left, and under 
the hill. Colonel Seward, who had been injured by his wounded 
horse falling upon him, and who was supported by two men, 
was directing an officer and guard to advance to a tree some 
rods nearer to the enemy to secure Lieutenant Colonel Taft, 
who was lying there wounded. This order Lieutenant Colviu 
of Company H essayed to obey, l)ut before the officer could be 
reached, the rebel line had swept by, and the effort was futile. 

Our lieutenant colonel thus wrote latei' of his injury: "1 was 
withdrawing from the field when a numbness seized my left 
leg and I dropped to the ground." The rebels took his sabre, 
revolver, watch, pencil and ]m'u. though he had surrendered 
to a general officer. He was aftiM-wards carried to Frederick, 
but it was not till September Idth that Lyons accorded him 
a handsome welcoiiie home, the Rev. L. W. Brown speaking for 
the people, and Colonel A. D. Adams for the wounded officei'. 

By this time our own lines were thrown into great confusion. 
The flank movement on the left had driven down towards 
Gambriirs mill jiortions of the 1st Brigade, and our own '2d 
was mingled with I hem. Colonel M. K. McClennan of the 138th 
Pennsylvania was in temporary coTumand of the 2d Brigade, 
and possibly he was the officer who was shouting, "Elevate 
your pieces, men; elevate your pieces;" this in regard to the 



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advancinf"' Confederates who, iu gieat uiiiubers, are bearing 
down upon us. From some source conies the order to shift for 
ourselves, and the Monocacy tield Is left behind us. One private 
recalls hearing the color sergeant of the Ninth say, "I don't 
see any tise in staying here any longer," and said private 
thought his record safe iu that he left the field behind the 
colors. Colonel Seward got away, riding on a bridleless mule, 
which he directed by means of a silk handkerchief inserted in 
his mouth. The day has ended disastrously, so far as we are 
concerned, but for nine hours a handful of men has held Early's 
thousands, thus permitting the remainder of our corps to reach 
A\'ashington and so prevent the consummation of the rebels' 
audacious plan to capture the Capital. 

One who was in the battle thus writes: "I pass a comrade 
sitting by the roadside. Blood is trickling from a wound just 
below his heart. I had carried his gun the night before, and 
'now I say 'Good by' to him; there is no fear, no regret in his 
tone as he replies. A brave country boy he had lived, and 
death has no terrors for him. He could not have smiled more 
sweetly had he been lying down to pleasant dreams. Hours 
afterwards. I carry a canteen full of water to another comrade 
lying on a i)ile of grain in the store-house by the railroad, and 
he, too, had no complaints, no repinings. He said only, 'I have 
my death wound." and with the dew of youth yet fresh upon 
him, with all the prospects of long life ended, he closed his 
eyes in dreamless sleep. And so they died in the east and in 
the west, the young and the old; on the field amidst the roar 
of musketry and cannonading; in the hospitals, of wounds and 
fever; on the lonely picket line; as scouts and videttes; and 
who records any regrets? They deemed the cause worthy the 
sacrifice. Eyes grow dim in many a Northern home 

'For a singer dumb and gory,' 

but he recked not; lie was past all pain and sorrow. For him 
there was burial near the place where he fell, and for the future 
his name upon the nation's deathless roll." 

At this moment, however, flushed with victory the enemy, 
horse and foot, with -seemingly an unending array of artillery, 
])resses hiird ujiou our retreating lines. The falling back is not 
undisputed, and the stul)bornuess of those covering the rear 
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short train at the station, upon which many took refuge, and 
with it steamed away to safety, but to those who left the field 
last there was not even Hobson's choice. There was nothing 
for them but quick eyes and alert feet. They had a general no- 
tion tliat salvation lay in the direction of Baltimore, and thither 
they directed their footsteps, in many cases interrupted by the 
pursuing cavalry that seemed to be almost ubiquitous. If the 
men knew enough to keep off the traveled ways, in the woods 
and fields, they generally managed to escape the foe, but he 
followed hard' and fast, and captures were made when the sol- 
dier thought himself entirely out of the range of pursuers. 

The records state that fifty-one men from the eight com- 
panies were killed or mortally wounded this day, among them 
Lieutenant James H. Ellis of Company E. He had enlisted in 
Company D as a sergeant, and had been promoted to quarter- 
master sergeant of the regiment. Thence he went as 2d lieu- 
tenant to Company E. He was born in Lyons April 1st, 1843; 
was reared there; served from 18.59 to enlistment, in R. H. 
Murdock's store as clerk; was a member of Grace Church and 
Sunday-school; his death occasioned widespread grief in his 
native village. 

The official dispatches and reports concerning this day's work 
are worthy of insertion complete, but only an abstract can be 
given. It is to be regretted that our commanding officers were 
not more explicit. Dispatches on record in Washington show 
that had they (the dispatches) been received earlier, our regi- 
ment had had no part in the Monocacy fight. Fortunately for 
our military reputation, we were in the battle before they were 
sent. The truth of the whole matter was that all Washington 
was badly scared, and with justice; only the timely arrival of 
the 1st and 2d Divisions of the 6th Corps saved the city from 
pillage and conflagration, and it was our heading off Early at 
Monocacy that jiermitted such result. Early himself in 1888 
told the writer that the sight of the Greek cross on the works 
north of Washington was what induced his retreat. "D- 
that 6th Corps," said a Confederate officer in front of the Cap- 
ital, "we find it everywhere." 

For those who were taken prisoners a special chapter will 
be given. Now we must follow the fortunes of the two battal- 
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CHAPTER XV. 

Retreat and Pursuit. 

The turnpike from Frederick to Baltimore is as straifrht and 
as hard as the hand of man can make it. Those who had a good 
start found the road a convenient one to follow towards Balti- 
more. Tliose who could, marched all night, and at some hour 
of the 10th reached Ellicott City, passing on their way St. 
Charles College, named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton. the 
last survivor of the signers of the Declaration, whose gener- 
osity had endowed this institution, one of the famous Roman 
Catholic enterprises of the state; hut our boys are more inter- 
ested in food and raiment than in mind and religion, and did 
not improve the opportunity to "go through college." though 
they did remark its appearance as they marched by. 

The men were badly scattered; the largest number that any 
one company could muster was thirty-one, officers and men. 
Here something like organization was had; camp was pitched 
and pickets thrown out. 

The 11th of July saw the regiment en route for Baltimore by 
way of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, a more agreeable form 
of locomotion than that recently practiced. Twelve men of 
Company M were left at the Relay House to serve the big guns 
there in case of need, and Maryland's chief city is reached 
at about 10 A. M. by some of the regiment, though others did 
not leave Ellicott City till nearly night. The 12th was spent in 
camp, and the rest thus secured was decidedly grateful to the 
weary men, though it is recorded that some of the soldiers 
were not too tired to break open certain bales of soldiers' cloth- 
ing and so help themselves. The law that heaven helps those 
who help themselves seems to have been firmly planted in 
the minds of all soldiers, both North and South. As many had 
not yet reported, rations went begging, and on moving camp 
the "boys" gave to a needy woman two-thirds of a barrel of 
pork, a larger supply than she had ever possessed at any one 
time before. 

On the 13th camp was changed to Washington park, near the 
edge of the city, having to travel about one mile to reach it. 
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a small fort without ir\iards. though some other troops are 
camped near. 

By the 14th the Ninth was ready for another advance, and 
after luarchiug to Druid hill, the men moved to NN'ashiugtou 
station, and thence by rail rode to the Capital. In leaving 
Baltimore, one company so won the jrood opinion of a Mr. 
Quirk that he gave to each man a head of cabbage, but as if 
to compensate for this good fortune, they had to march full five 
miles, one mile directly away from the station. The crowning 
motive in most of the marcliing and countermarching of the 
war the unprofessional mind has never been able to compre- 
hend. The sight of a comjiaiiy of men. each bearing a cabbage, 
must have been an insiriring one, and though there is no record 
of the epithet "Cabbage-head" being hurled at these battle- 
proved soldiers, it must be acknowledged that the i)rovocation 
was great. Rundown sees the boys in ^^'ashiugton, and en- 
camped at or near Soldiers' Rest. 

The march on the 1.5th liegan before breakfast, and termi- 
nated at Tenuallytown, where orders were received to report to 
Major Snyder at Fort Reno, but somehow this conflicted with 
(leneral Ricketts' notions, and the two battalions moved on, 
leaving the othei- in the fort which it had lielpi'd defend dur- 
ing p]arly's raid. >Vhile here I'resident Lincoln drove out to 
our camp to congratulate the troops on their stubborn resist- 
ance at Monocacy. His carriage stopped in the midst of our 
regiment and the boys gathered about him in great crowds. 
A tall strijiling of a lad of Company D crowded his way to the 
carriage, and, liamling the president the eagle-plate from his 
cartridge-box straps, with a Confederate bullet sticking fast 
in its centi'e, said, "See, Mr. Lincoln, this saved my life at 
Monocacy; the force of tlie bullet knocked me down." The 
ju'esident took the relic in his hand, looked it over carefully, 
and after commenting on the fortunate escape of the soldier 
with the man who sat beside him — a nuMuber of his Cabinet, 
probably Seward — he handed it back to the soldier, saying, 
"Young man, keej) that foi' your children and grand-children, 
for future generations will ]irize that as the greatest heirloom 
you could possibly leave them." 

The pursuit of the I'aiders. loo long delayed, was now begun, 
and we passed on aftei' them, ci'ossing the I'olonuic at or near 
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ings many of the men cross en (lishahiUc, carrying their cloth- 
ing on lieads or shoulders. Nothing but laughter greets the 
unfortunate soldiers who step on slimy rocks and receive in- 
voluntary immersion. The water was about three feet deep, 
and the current strong. Cami)ing near by, excellent facilities 
are found for seciuiiig food in the way of sheep and hogs from 
neighboring farmers, always supposed to be disloyal, and in 
the discussion of dainties thus secured the cud of the IGtli day 
arrives. 

Next day the march was resumed, and was continued through 
Leesburg about four miles. Government rations falling short, 
there was all the more need of replenishment from ueigliboriug 
sources, and the regiment began taking lessons in self-help, a 
principle well ingrained before the end of the season's cam- 
paign. On the 18th the march is resumed, extending through 
Hamilton, Snickersville and Snicker's Gap to the Shenandoah 
river. It was our first view of the stream so redolent of Ameri- 
can history, and with whose name that of the 6th Corps 
through the events of the coming months was to be inextrica- 
bly blended. A division of our forces, 8th Corps, had crossed 
the river, but had been driven back by the enemy, some of our 
soldiers having drowned, so said, in the recrossing. We were 
under fire for a time, and a few of the regiment wounded. 

Business begins early the IDth, for it is 3 A. M. when the camp 
is roused, rations drawn, and preparations made for breakfast. 
The latter is not fully ready when orders come to pack up, 
but we lie here all day, finding the berries on the mountain-side 
unusually good. 

At 1(1 A. il. the l20th, we get away and wade tlie Shenandoah 
at Snicker's ford through thirty inches of water, and two or 
three miles beyond halt. Hungry soldiers — they were always 
so — soon gather in sheep, hogs and bacon; what purveyors! 
A resident farmer says the two armies have destroyed (5,000 
sheep for him. If alive at the end of the century, one might 
wonder what he thinks of the protection of wool industries. 
The lilst saw a falling back on our part, and we recrossed the 
river at about 11 P. M., Company B guarding the wagon-train. 
Gneirillas were troublesome, and some stragglers are captured 
by them. It is an all night's marcli, and before we camp we have 
passed through Leesburg, crossed Goose creek, near which on 
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mated from eifrht to twelve miles. This retiring upon Wash- 
ington was made on the supposition that Early had returned 
to Lee's army, and onr ()th Corps with the 19th was to rejoin 
Grant as quickly as possible, expecting to take waiting trans- 
ports in Washington. It has been claimed that in the preced- 
ing thirty days we had traveled 600 miles. 

The '2M finds the Ninth once more in the District of Colum- 
bia. Having left camp in the morning, we pass down by the side 
of Fort Marcy, cross the chain bridge and late in the afternoon 
camp between Tennallytown and Washington, being again on 
familiar ground. The 24th is Sunday, and it is a memorable 
day in that the regiment gets fully two bushels of back mail, 
for in our peregrinations there had been no effort made to fol- 
low us. All sorts of rumors are afloat as to our future. We 
learn that the 1st Vermont, the '2d Connecticut and the 
9th New York, all heavy artillery regiments, are to remain 
permanently in the defenses, thus replacing us in the 22d Corps, 
Severely blistered feet make this grateful intelligence to many, 
but the sequel showed it to be mere idle vaporings. Grant had 
other and better use for these disciplined, well-drilled veter- 
ans than to leave them idling away their enlistment behind 
those green sodded earthworks; besides, there were officers in 
the various commands who could see no laurel-getting in such 
humdrum living. At the present moment, however, we are 
interested in a Palmyra (Wayne county) visitor, who goes 
through at least one company distributing Testaments, writ- 
ing-paper and envelopes, and he also preaches. 

As if to confirm the rumors of the day before, the 25th finds 
the boys in motion, going back to the Virginia side of the Poto- 
mac, where some of the companies repose at the very forts 
whicli they left for the front two months before. As moves on 
the chess-board, the occupants of the forts in some cases de- 
parted, and we entered, but it was a very brief halt, though we 
did have the sensation of sleeping under a roof once more, 
though only that of army barracks. Six days' rations were 
distributed the next morning, which did not have a particular- 
ly permanent bearing, and before they could be cooked our 
dream of rest was dispelled by orders to pack up and march 
away. It is not a forced march, for night finds us in the streets 
of Georgetown, where we get such rest as the gutters and side- 
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tear ourselves at dawn of the 27tb and go under our burdens, 
marcliinj; to the northward through the village of Kockville, 
between which and Clarksburg we encamp. We later learn 
that if Early had ever intended going back to Petersburg, he 
had changed his mind, and his obvious northern tendency was 
the cause of our present tribulations. 

If this portion of "Maryland, my Maryland,"' is not well 
known to members of the 9th New York Heavy Artillery, 
it is not the fault of those who direct our footsteps. We start 
at daylight of the '2Sth. and put a goodly distance between our- 
selves and our camping-place before we halt for breakfast near 
Clarksburg. Thence we pass through Hyattstown and Urbana 
to our battle-field of Monocacy; unconsciously we have taken 
in reverse the very course pursued by our comrades captured 
here, who after the fight, as prisoners had accompanied the 
Johnnies in their march to the head of Seventh street, Washing- 
ton. We linger long enough on the field to recall impressions of 
that brisk little engagement, and then we pass on to the moun- 
tains northward, going round the city of Frederick. No one 
will ever know just why we make this circuit, for we come back 
to the Harper's Ferry turnpike, along which we march, or a 
very small portion of the regiment, for the greater part straggle, 
leaving only a fraction to go into camp at Jefferson. A short 
cut across the country would have saved miles of travel and 
hundreds of blisters, but we should not have seen so much of 
the locality that Whittier said was — 

"Fair as the garden of the Lord, 

To the eyes of the famished rebel horde." 

Twinges of pain all along the soles of our feet render us 
somewhat oblivious to the beauty of our surroundings, and 
those who had fallen out were chiefly intent on catching up. 
It is hardly a fragment that for some inexplicable cause is 
hurrying along at this breakneck pace. From Jefferson on the 
29th we bear off to the northward, passing through Petersville, 
and the nest day we march through Harper's Ferry and on to 
Halltown, four miles or so. We have marched more than 
seventy-five miles from Washington in considerably less than 
three days. The next day, the .30th, we turn about and retrace 
our steps to the Potomac, crossing the same upon a pontoon 
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140 NINTH NEW rORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

to the heat that poured down upon the men who waited in that 
narrow gorge on the Shenandoah side for their turn at the 
crossing. Tf we only eould have looked uj) the scenes of John 
Brown's raid, when twenty negroes, five white men and a cow 
had thrown ^'irginia into paroxysms, we might have waited 
to a i)urpose. Itiit it was too hot and explorations were under 
ban. Long, long hours were thus spent, and it was not till 
past midnight that some of ours took their swaying way over 
the floating bridge, passed on through Sandy Hook, and all the 
rest of the night pushed along towards the north. 

The last day of July, 1864, was signalized by a march un- 
equaled even by that made by the (ith Corps when it hastened 
towards (jettysburg. No rain had fallen in weeks, hence the 
dust was everywhere. The mercury danced in the higher 90 
degrees, even in the shade, and in the sunlight it nearly boiled. 
No wondei' that man and l)east .suffered indescribably. The 
fallen horse was left to rise again, jf he could, only to be seized 
by a frolicsome drummer or bummer and ridden till he fell 
again. Nearly a hundred men are said to have suffered fr<mi 
sunstroke on this forced march to head off Early, who liad 
really turned noi'th and was paying liis attentions to Chambers- 
burg* and neighboring towns, (ieneral Wright was besought 
to moderate his pace, but his reply was, "My orders are to reach 
Fi-eilerick at 2 I*. M.. and I shall do it if I go alone." Just five 
minutes in each hour were given foi' rest, and this under the 
pitiless sun. Again the corps must stand between the enemy 
and Washington. 

.\ugust entered with the (JIli Corps having as near a rest as 
these men of swift feet, later to be called Sheridan's foot cav- 
alry, ever had. They are in cam]>. though a jiortion of the 
Ninth is on picket. Lest inaciivily might stiffen the joints of 
our men, we take a morning march on the 2d and, having raided 
a flour mill, ford the Moiiocai-y. and again go into camp. On 
the following day as if to compensate the miller for his loss of 
flour, the cavalry and artillery pay him extra for his hay. Dur- 
ing the 4th thei-e is actual rest with the added ])leasure of a 
full com])l('ment of rations, through all of which wearied nature 
quickly rallies, and has energy enough to parade through the 

•Burned on the 30th by McCausland, who told a local clergyman that 
he was from hell, a statement that the minister had no disposition to 
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canii) a lad of acquisitive tendencies bearing on liis person the 
label "Thief." 

At no time in the regiment's experience were the conven- 
iences for bathing better than those afforded by the clear 
waters of the Mouocacy. What delicious memories of incom- 
parable swimming! If a man couldn't swim, he had ample op- 
portunity to paddle. These acjueous privileges did as much 
as their rations towards renewing the strength and energy of 
the wearied men. 

The rising sun of the (>th beheld the tents down and all in 
readiness to march, but delays follow. There is nothing to do 
but lie in the hot sun and grumble. Some suspend their can- 
vas as awnings and thus get some relief. In this way the day 
passes, and after dark we pack up and move to Monocacy Junc- 
tion, where we use our knapsacks for pillows till morning. 
The next day, the (Jth, we vary the monotony of our marching 
by a car-ride to Harper's Ferry, through which we march and, 
two miles away, camp. On account of our regular visits to 
this place, some of the Vermont vets dubbed the 6th Corps 
"Harper's Weekly." Till the 10th the time is spent in camp 
getting ready for the approaching campaign, of which, however, 
we know nothing. Few if any were aware that General Grant 
had had an interview with Sheridan on the 6th in an upper 
chamber of Colonel G. K. Thomas's house at Monocacy Junc- 
tion while we were embarking, and that then was outlined the 
campaign to end only when Early was sent "whirling up the 
valley." 

Hunter was relieved of his command of the Army of the 
Shenandoah; the Middle Military Division was constituted with 
General Philip H. Sheridan in command, whose headcjnarters, 
though he never said so, were always in the saddle. Grant was 
determined that henceforth there should be no open door in his 
rear, and that the granary of Virginia or the Shenandoah 
valley should no longer yield its plenty to aid and comfort the 
enemy. After the protracted experience, beginning July 9th 
at Monocacy, these days of rest were particularly grateful. 
During this time, orders were promulgated as to the discipline 
to be observed on the approaching march. Court-martial 
awaited him who straggled or left the ranks without permis- 
sion, for we were to pass through a section alive with guerrillas 
and bushwhackers. We were to march one hour before break- 



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fast, to have one hour for that meal, and to rest ten minutes 
after each hour's march. An hour was given for dinner, and 
we were to have supper at dark. Officers were to see that can- 
teens were filled at halts. 



CHAPTER XVI. 

The Valley and Winchester. 

The 10th of August beheld the advance begun and we march 
through Charlestown, where December 2d, 1859, was presented 
the final scene in the John Brown tragedy, whose first act was 
at Harper's Ferrv, the 16th of the preceding October; a tragedy 
whose sequel was the war in whose fourth year we are march- 
ing and fighting. Here the old hero was confined, tried, and 
hanged, and Judge Parker, who presided at the trial, is a resi- 
dent, to survive the war many years. We can see the court 
house, the jail, though in ruins, and, in the distance, the field 
where was erected the gallows from whose crosstree, less than 
five years before, on that December day, hung the incarnation 
of hatred of slavery. Thousands sang "John Brown's Body," 
and it is claimed that no Northern soldiers ever inarched 
through the place without giving the citizens the full benefit 
of their musical qualities in the John Brown line, nor forget- 
ting to state their intentions to hang Jeff. Davis to a sour apple- 
tree. 

We, however, have no time for moralizing, though farmers in 
our ranks could not help noting the beauty and fertility of the 
region — a limestone country, and clear, cold water, hard of 
course, but central New Yorkers are used to that. Early apples 
are pi'ime, and green corn excellent. Southdown mutton, hogs 
and poultry betokened good farmers whose fields were glad 
with grain and fruit — a fair picture for soldiers to view, but 
too often clouded with the results of war. Our first camp is 
pitched at 5 P. M. 

The sun of the 11th is not u]p earlier than we, and we zigzag, 
between railroad and river, lill we strike the Winchester and 
Berryville turnpike west of the latter place. Much of our way 
is through fields and lanes, shaded with oak, locust, sassafras 
and wild cherry, a condition coming as near poetry as war evei' 



THE VALLEY AXD WINCHESTER. 143 

gets. Our canipin^i-place is eight miles from Newtown, near 
Clifton. The 12th carries us through Newtown and Middle- 
town to Cedar creek, on whose banks we camp, quite unsuspect- 
ing the history to be written here in blood a few weeks later. 
The enemy is not far away, and a sharp skirmish ensues be- 
tween the foe and some of the 8th Corps, who have been thrown 
across to discover if possible the situation. On the 13th all 
cross the creek and move southward to the vicinity of Stras- 
burg, where Early was strongly placed on Fisher's hill. Deem- 
ing discretion the better part of valor, we face about and, re- 
turning, recross Cedar creek, and go into camp. On the march, 
corn and pork are early secured, and the laugh is on one party 
of investigators, who from a mill carry away a quantity of un- 
slaked lime, mistaking it for wheat-flour. 

For three days the regiment camps. The grounds are policed 
and tents pitched. The neighboring country richly supplements 
army rations, for green corn, apples and all kinds of meat may 
be had by very little exertion. Wheat-flour can be secured 
from a mill near by, and the new luxury of honey is brought 
into camp in great quantities, for the bees of the valley appear 
to be very numerous and more than proverbially busy. Sol- 
diers of inquisitive or scientific disposition — the terms are near- 
ly synonymous— have much satisfaction in exploring a large 
cave near Cedar creek, a curiosity by no means rare in this lime- 
stone region. 

But we are not here merely for a summer outing, and in the 
evening oi the 16th* we pack up and retrace our steps towards 
Winchester, along that 

"Good, broad highway leading down," 

whose every inch we were fated to know ere the snows of 
winter settled its dust. It is an all-night march, and the sun 
is an hour high before we halt for breakfast. That finished, 
we proceed, passing through Winchester and out on the Berry- 
ville pike about four miles, crossing the Opequon creek and 
camp. 

Middletown is twelve or more miles from Winchester on the 



*0n this day a brisk cavalry engagement was fought at Cedarville on 
the Front Royal pike between General Merritt and Fitz Lee, and though 
ending successfully for the Union side, it may have caused Sheridan's 
withdrawal, he preferring to choose his own battlefield. 



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THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY. 



THE VALLEY AND WINCHESTER. 145 

main turnpike, and from it a road leads up the Luray valley, since 
the projection of the Massauuttan mountain here divides the 
Shenandoah valley into two divisions. Front Royal lies further 
to the east and at the entrance to the Luray. Its location 
made Middletown a place of unusual importance. Through 
the Luray valley were approaching Fitz Lee and Kershaw with 
two divisions just from Petersburg. Moseby was active near 
Berryville, hence the necessity of the reverse movement. The 
valley that we were to know so well extended from Harper's 
Ferry to Staunton, a distance of more than 120 miles. With 
the former place or Martinsbnrg, twenty miles further west 
and even more remote from Winchester as the base of supplies, 
any one can see that Sheridan's great problem was to keep 
communications open. The section was terribly hostile, hence 
the necessity of making the long halts near the foot of the 
valley, or in proximity to our base. 

Rapid cannon and musket firing in the direction of Winches- 
ter indicates that the enemy has kept near us. The Jersey 
brigade, 1st Division, with some cavalry had faced about just 
to see who are following. The vigor of the enemy's attack soon 
imparted all the knowledge necessary, and in considerable dis- 
array they continue their retreat. On the 18th we march to 
Berryville. and then return to our late camping-place, prepare 
and eat our dinners and then march to the vicinity of Charles- 
town, camping at or near midnight. The 19tb finds us in camp 
and guarding the turnpike leading from Harper's Ferry to 
Winchester. Our location is delightful, with most excellent 
springs, and near by is the extensive farm of a Mr. Davenport, 
who had some fame as an importer of Alpaca sheep. 

All quiet till Sunday, about 10 A. M., when as the men were 
preparing for inspection, without any warning hostile shells 
were pitched into the camp, and the whistling of bullets called 
the soldiers into line. It appeared that Early wanted to find 
out just where we were, and so stirred up the Vermont brigade 
of the 2d Division; by the way, a most excellent source of in- 
formation, and the manner in which he retired from the pres- 
ence of those Green Mountain boys indicated that his lesson 
in geography was well learned. The fight was known as the 
Battle of Charlestown. As for the Ninth, we were repeatedly 
in line, but as usual there didn't appear to be any place just 
fitted for us, so there was no end of marching by front and 
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146 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

flank, right and left facing, battle-line and all sorts of places, 
and finally we settled down to our old occupation of building 
breastworks. Here we were quite at home, but again as usual, 
just as we had them nearly completed, about midnight, we left 
them and passed rapidly to Bolivar Heights near Harper's 
Ferry. Old friends in the Sth New York Cavalry are greeted 
as the regiment passes us. 

From the 22d to the 28th of August, we are encamped with 
only the variation of change of position to right or left, picket 
experience, and such interest as comes from the knowledge that 
the enemy is near us. He had dogged our footsteps, but we 
were accomplishing our mission, viz., keeping him from further 
northern raids. Cavalry skirmishes and freiiuent cannonading 
prevent any great degree of camp ennui, and ingenuity in the 
cooking line maintains the physical man in good form. 

In this period the Confederates had made their last effort to 
cross the Potomac. It was at \Yilliamsport, but the immediate 
presence of Custer and his men prevented, and Early fell back, 
duly followed by Sheridan and his army. 

At 8 A. M. on the 28th we once more advance slowly south- 
ward, passing through Charlestown in the afternoon, and again 
encamp near the Davenport place. Lieutenant Freeoff, iu com- 
mand of Comi)any M, in a letter home August 29th, says the 
two battalions of the Ninth in the field number but 214 men; 
M, the largest, has fifty-three; C, the smallest, just sixteen. 
He says the bodies of our dead are invariably robbed, in one 
case to the very last stitch of clothing. Artillery firing near 
Berryville Sejttember :id attests the near presence of the enemy; 
we subsequently learn that Kershaw's division, under orders to 
return to Petersburg, and quite ignorant of our presence, had, 
in the language of Sheridan, '•biiiudcred" into (hook's lines. As 
the rebels had no desire to stay, it didn't take them long to get | 
away. 

In this locality the army remains three weeks, a long halt for j 
us; yet possibly we accomplish just what we were set to do. Of | 
course every regiment and company have their i)articular inci- 
dents, but few of them were bloody. Cam])-sites were changed oc- 
casionally, and we were conversant with tlie country from Smith- 
field to Berr\'A-ille. We guard wagon-trains, pick blackbei-ries 
and raspberries, with which tlie fields abound, read the ])apers, 
build breastworks, draw rations, have inspections, dress-parade, 



THE VALLKl' AND WINCHESTER. 147 

and- even get back to au old-fashioned drill. Our quiet, how- 
ever, is only the lull before the storm. The most noteworthy 
event of thi.s interval to us was the joining us, on the 16th, 
of our regimental band with Company Q,* which had been 
having a good time in the defenses, though on this very day 
General (Irant was having an interview with Sheridan in 
Charlestown, whose results we were soon to experience. Grant 
had drawn up a scheme of offense, but he was so well satisfied 
with Sheridan's fully formed plans that he left him with the 
single injunction, "Go in." However, with plans, men who 
carried guns had very little to do. They were intrusted, how- 
ever, with their execution. All the minutiae of camp life are 
maintained for the following two days. 

We start away at 2 A. M. on the 19th, destined to be a mem- 
orable day in our lives and in the annals of the nation. In 
guarded manner we march southward, and before daylight are 
at the crossing of Opequon creek, from which some name the 
battle, though it is better known as Sheridan's Battle of Win- 
chester. In guarded manner, with Company B Hanking, we 
march westward, reaching the Opequon creek before daylight 
and here pass the head of the 19th Corps. The Berryville pike 
ran through a deep gorge, and on this the artillery and wagons 
proceeded, while the infantry marched in two columns, one on 
each side of the road. It had been Sheridan's design to attack 
Early's right, and if possible pass to his rear while our cavalry 
were holding the attention of his left, hoping to thus effect his 
entire destruction, but delays liad admitted of the union of his 
divisions and we were to assail his entire force. 

It should be stated that the day before, in accordance with 
his chronic disi)osition to destroy railroads. Early had sent 
Gordon towards ilartinsburg, which, coming to the notice of 
Sheridan, the latter was quick to recognize as his opportunity 
to attack the enemy in detail, and his orders were given accord- 
ingly, but in the telegraph office of Martinsburg, Early had 
learned of the recent visit of Grant to Sheridan, and at once 
8usj)ecting that action would follow such an interview, he pro- 
ceeded to reunite his divided army, or to get its parts within 
supporting distance of each other. 



•By common consent a name given to the many men who linger in 
hospitals and camps ever ready with reasons why they should not do 
regular duty. 



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From Chaplain Ilayiie 8 •■Vnh Vermont." 

WINCHESTEK BATTLEFIELD. 



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THE VALLEY AXD WINCHESTER. 149 

The battle had begun at '> o'clock by Wilson's Cavalry driv- 
ing the enemy's pickets to their first line of defense, and actu- 
ally leaping their horses over the works, they captured fifty or 
more of the foe. Melancholy interest is added to the advance 
of our corps as we meet wounded men in varying conditions 
of injury; sometimes they are leading wounded horses; here 
may lie one receiving the care of comrades, and many, stretched 
out in death, effectually answered Joe Hooker's bantering 
question, "Whoever saw a dead cavalryman?" Sheridan him- 
self, well-nigh ubiquitous, assists in the alignment. The 2d 
Division of the 6th Corps holds the left of the line, and our 3d 
is next, with the 1st in reserve back of us. Had the 19th Corps 
been ready to continue our line to the right, according to Sheri- 
dan's plans, who can tell how much more effectual the day's 
work might have been, but there is a delay of more than two 
hours, occasioned, it is said, by an ammunition train, before 
the corps is with us. Wilson and his cavalry are looking out 
for our extreme left. Crook, with his 8th Corps, Averill and 
Merritt with their cavalry are in reserve, but in time they will 
give an account of themselves on the extreme right. 

It was about 9 o'clock when our corps took its place, and we 
have waited long. The 2d Brigade, under General J. Warren 
Keifer, is at the right of the division, and is wholly north of 
the Berryville pike. It is nearly noon when the 19th Corps 
moves up and Grover's 2d Division touches our right. Among 
his regiment is the 7oth New York, containing hundreds of our 
school-mates and relatives, many of whom this day's work will 
consign, with our immediate comrades, to graves in the Na- 
tional Cemetery, at a later date to be planted on this very road, 
between us and the city. The Opequon is fully a mile back 
of us, while ^Mnchester is in plain view in front. The inter- 
vening land is generally open, with some pieces of woods with 
cornfields and meadows with occasional houses, but numerous 
ravines render it a hard surface on which to maintain align- 
ment. 

Till nearly 12 o'clock, the fighting was confined to the skir- 
mishers. Then, came the order to advance. Rodes and Ram- 
seur command the enemy in our immediate front, and on their 
left Gordon faces Grover. No earthworks have been thrown up 
on either side, so it is a fair stand-nji fight with no favors, hut 
it is a terrible ordeal through which we are compelled to pass, 
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150 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

The Ninth is in the second line, having the 122d and 110th 
Ohio, in that order, at onr right, thus bringing us quite near 
to the pike, so often mentioned, which had been pointed 
out as the guide for our advance. This road had a southerly 
trend soon after our starting that must have been overlooked 
by those giving it as a line of direction. At any rate, adherence 
to this order soon caused a divergence of the respective courses 
of the two corps, and General Keifer in his report thus states: 

As the lines advanced the interval became greater. The 
enemy discovering this fact hurled a large body of men towards 
the interval and threatened to take my right in flank. I at 
once caused the 138th and 67th Pennsylvania and the llOth 
Ohio to break their connection with the right of the remainder 
of my brigade, and to move towards the advancing column of 
the enemy. These three regiments most gallantly met the 
overwhelming masses of the enemy and held them in check. 
The 19th Corps soon came up and encountered a very heavy 
force of the enemy in a wood to the right of the three regiments 
named. As soon as the ll*th Corps engaged the enemy, the 
force in my front commenced slowly retiring. I pushed for- 
ward the three regiments until we came upon two batteries 
(eight guns), silencing them and compelling the enemy to 
abandon them. The three regiments had arrived within less 
than 2(10 yards of the two batteries when the litth Corps, after 
a most gallant resistance, gave way. The enemy at once came 
upon my right flank in great force. Successful resistance was 
no longer possible; the three regiments had already suffered 
heavily, and were obliged to fall back in some disorder. The 
enemy regained a portion of the ground from which they had 
been driven. In falling back we lost no prisoners. The broken 
troops of my brigade were halted and reformed in a wood 
behind the reserve, which had come forward to fill u[) the in- 
terval. As soon as they were reformed they were moved for- 
ward again over the same ground they had advanced the first 
time. While moving this portion of my brigade forward, I re- 
ceived an order from General Ricketts, commanding the divi- 
sion, to again unite my brigade near the centre of the corjis and 
to the right of the turnpike near a house. This order was obeyed 
at once, and my whole brigade was formed in one line, imme- 
diately confronting the enemy. The four regiments of my 
brigade that were upon tlie left kept connection with the 1st 
Brigade. 3d Division, and fought desjierately. in the main driv- 
injr the enemy. Tfiey also captni'cd a considerable number of 
prisoners in their first advance. Heavy firing was kejit up 
along the whole line till about 4 P. M., when a general advance 
took place. The enemy gave way before the impetuosity of our 
troops and soon were com])letely routed. This brigade pressed 



THE VALLEY AND WINCHESTER. 151 

with the advanced line to and into the streets of Winchester. 
The rout of the enemy was everywhere complete. Night came 
on, and the pursuit of the enemy was stopped. The troops of 
my brigade encamped with the corps on the Strasburg and 
Front Royal roads south of Winchester. 

The divergence of the two corps on account of the trend of 
the Berryville pike came near proving a fatal mishaj) to our 
cause. Indeed, General Early fancied that he had won a vic- 
tory, and so proclaimed, but he little realized the resources of 
the Union army. Not only had Ricketts made the sudden turn 
of his men, but when the enemy came sweeping in upon the 
19th Corps, expecting to prove a veritable wedge, driven 
through the Federal lines. General Russell, with his 1st Divi- 
sion, till then in reserve, was ready to attack the rebels in 
flank and to turn upon them the fire of his batteries. The 
triumph of the foe was short, for he was driven back with 
terrible loss, but we paid dearly for our victory, since here fell 
General Russell,* of whom Sheridan said, "I have lost my cap- 
tain."' 

Coming back to our own regiment, as we pass through the 
woods in our front, we encounter the fire of the batteries, noted 
by General Keifer, and it was thus early in the day that we 
met our severest losses. Here it was, while passing through 
a field on the Dinkle farm, that a single volley killed Myron 
Fish, Samuel ]Myers and Charles Thomas of Company B. Young 
Fish had just said to his nearest neighbor, Vernon R. Howell, 
"Gosh I Vern, they are coming thick," when his head was 
pierced by a bullet, and he fell dead. Four others were mortally 
wounded, and the day's losses for the company footed up eleven 
others wounded, including Lieutenant Fish himself. On the 
way to the encounter, in the early morn, he had been oppressed 
with forebodings of ill, and he had asked the 1st sergeant, James 
H. Thatcher, to look after the company accounts if anything 
should happen to him, for he was in command of the company, 
but it was the son, not the father, who was to be called. Though 



•David A. Russell was born in Salem, N. Y., Dec. 10, 1820; West 
Point, 1845; classmate of "Baldy" Smith, Fitz John Porter, Gordon 
Granger, and others; won distinction in the Mexican war; was a captain 
in the 4th Infantry when the Rebellion began; served in the defenses 
till he became colonel of the 7th Massachusetts Infantry; was repeat- 
edly promoted for bravery, and his gallant death made him brevet 
major general, U. S. A. 



152 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

severely wounded the lieutenant refused to leave the field. His 
company numbered forty-two at the beginning of the day. Lan 
guage is inadequate to express the regret of every survivor of 
the Ninth Heavy that Major Burgess did not describe in detail 
the part borne by his command in this great battle. His report 
simply states what every one knows, viz., that the regiment 
was in the engagement. 

As already noted, the divergence of the lines interrupted an 
otherwise unbroken advance, and the repulse of the 3d Divi- 
sion compelled a falling back and a reformation. In one of 
the ravines, with which the surface abounded, our regiment 
sought shelter, reformed and awaited orders. When the same 
came to again advance, to the minds of those present, the air 
seemed almost solid with lead and iron, and the disposition to 
respond was not tumultuous; but Color Sergeant John Her- 
mann, rising, and turning to the color-guard, remarked to 
James Marvin by his side, "Will you go with me, Jim?" The 
latter was ready, and these two moving forward were speedily 
followed by all the rest, and they had their part in the advance 
that scarcely halted till they had passed through Winchester. 
There are those who recall the bravery of a mother and 
daughter who stood in their doorway refusing to fiy or hide, 
and when pressed for a reason, said they were safer there than 
elsewhere, for no one would tire at them if seen, but if hidden 
they might be shot by accident. Whether their reasoning was 
good or not, they escaped unharmed. 

Fox in his bonk of regimental losses makes that of our regi- 
ment, eight companies, at this battle as twenty-two, not so 
great as in other encounters, still carrying unending grief into 
many Northern homes. The death of General Robert E. Kodes* 
of Early's army in the tierce charge against Ricketts and 
Grover might be considered as an offset to that of General 
Russell of our forces at the same time. 

The superb generalship of Sheridan was evident in the man- 
ner in which the finishing stroke was given to his victory. 
As before stated. Crook's 8th Corps had been held in reserve. 



•Rodes was in command of the rebel right, and was one of the most 
trusted oflBcers of the Confederate army. Born in Lynchburg, March 
29, 1829, he was educated at the Military School of Lexing^ton, and had 
been a teacher in the same. He entered the Confederate service as 
the colonel of an Alabama regiment. 



•THE VALLEY AND WINCHESTER. 153 

and Torbert, with all the cavalry on the right, had been sent 
a long distance around, that at the proper moment thej might 
strike the enemy in flank. When the 0th and 19th Corps had 
effectually performed the tasks allotted them and the foe was 
slowly but surely retiring, there came loud shouts and heavy 
firing beyond the right of our already widely extended lines. 
What did it mean? Then it was that Sheridan came riding 
down, and was heard to say, "I have put Torbert on the right 
and told him to give them h — 1, and he is doing it. Crook is on 
the right and giving it to them; press them; I know they'll run." 
Then followed the fierce onset, and they did run. This closing act 
of the day, the artist, Thurlstrup, seized for his masterly repre- 
sentation, calling it "Sheridan's Last Charge at Winchester." 
Never was there a better place for a cavalry charge, and never 
was one better made. To thousands the impression was as 
vivid as that made in "Scotland Forever," at Waterloo. The 
yellow locks of Custer appear well in advance, but with him 
ride Lowell, in just one month to fall at Cedar Creek, Eoden- 
bough and Baker of the regular troops. 

"Oh, the wild charge they made!" 

Boldly they rode, and well. Nothing that Early could oppose 
was strong enough to stem such a tide, and they swept horse, 
foot and artillery before them. With flashing sabres they rode, 
veritable demons of war, crowding multitudes of the flying 
foe into surrender. They thread the battle-wrecked streets of 
the city; nothing escapes them till finally they drive Early into 
his stronghold at Fisher's hill. There was propriety in the mes- 
sage of Sheridan, "We have just sent them whirling through 
Winchester." 

How strangely all these combats of the Civil War mingled 
thoughts of the past. This city, thoroughly battle-scarred, was 
a favorite place with Washington, and to this day are pointed 
out situations permanently linked with his name. Every acre 
of this territory had been hunted over by brave old Dan Mor- 
gan of the Virginia line in the Revolution, and since 1802 his 
body has been lying in the burial-ground past which our battle 
sweeps. Our fierce division now is to bring about a closer 
union in the years to come. 

The effect of this fight was far reaching. It not only made 
Sheridan the idol of his immediate followers, but it convinced 



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the North that there was a true leader in the valley. However 
closely Grant was holding the rebel lines in front of Peters- 
burji. and however many enjiagenients had been fought from 
the Rapidan southward, it must be allowed that the best any 
one could say of them was that they were drawn battles. The 
country had become anxious for an unqualified victory — one 
in which a large array of prisoners and captured guns and 
standards should tell of actual defeat; and here they got it, 
for five cannon, fifteen flags and 2,000 prisoners attested the 
success of the day. A hot presidential contest was in progress, 
and this victory was worth whole tons of campaign literature 
to the side that was supporting Abraham Lincoln. 

How it struck the Confederates themselves appears in the 
following wail taken from the diary of a wounded prisoner, 
confined in Winchester: "I never saw troops in such confusion 
before. Night found Sheridan's hosts in full and exultant 
possession of much-abused, beloved Winchester. The hotel hos- 
pital was pretty full of desperately wounded and dying Confed- 
erates. The entire building was shrouded in darkness during 
the dreadful night. Sleep was impossible, as the groans, sighs, 
shrieks, prayers and oaths of the wretched sufferers, combined 
with my own severe pain, banished all thoughts of rest. . . . 
Our scattered troops, closely followed by the large array of 
pursuers, retreated rapidly and in disorder through the city. 
It was a sad, humiliating sight." 




THE VALLEY AND WINCHESTER. 155 

During the remaining months of the war, the Confederates 
never saw the lower valley in forte again. They were confined, 
closer and closer, to the ways leading to Richmond. Moseby 
and his men still harried both friend and foe, but no organized 
front was again presented north of Middletown. 

An early start is made on the 20th. and the rebels are fol- 
lowed swiftly through the valley towns to the hill just south of 
Strasbnrg. So rapid is the pace that men fall out, orders to 
the contrary notwithstanding. Some companies of the regi- 
ment are almost nil when in the afternoon we go into camp. 
The 3d Division is in the advance, so near to the rebel signal- 
station on Three-top mountain that though out of range of 
ball or bullet, the enemy can easily see our every movement, 
count our numbers and almost describe our rations. Having 
every advantage of position, that Sheridan on the 22d was able 
to dislodge him was all the more creditable to general and sol- 
diers. The next day the regiment falls back to Sheridan's 
headquarters and the hospital. During the day, many men 
slightly wounded or unarmed come up. Lieutenant Freeoff 
writes September 21st: "We are lying in this cursed gap 
(Fisher's). The rebels are in it also, and if an attack is made 
it will be an awful fight. There are two high hills and only a 
road ten feet wide between to go through. The rebels, I hear, 
have never been beaten at this place. Some of the prisoners 
say they are glad they are with us." Congratulations from 
Washington and Petersburg were read before every company 
for the Winchester victory. 

The 22d is the day of Fisher's hill, and the rebels are driven 
out by the 3d Division of the 6th Corps, combined with the 
same flank movement so brilliantly worked at Winchester. 
Again it is Crook's men who scale nominally inaccessible steeps, 
and falling on Early's rear compel him to retreat in the direst 
confusion, but in this day's glory the Ninth had no part, for 
we were consigned to the useful yet inglorious duty of guard- 
ing the hospital, which, however well done, brings no laurels. 
Our surgeons. Chamberlain and Brandt, labor at the amputa- 
tion-tables for thirty-six hours. The victory seemed to supple- 
ment that of the 19th, if anything were lacking on that day. 
Tliough not in the fight, our major v.\as on the alert, for it was 
on the 22d that he rode into camp and ordered a corporal and 
guard to go out and arrest a rebel whom he had found wander- 



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ing in the woods. The rebel proved to be our brigade butcher. 
The major must have had an expensive settlement with his 
brother officers over this incident. Companies B and H serve 
as rear guard. The 23d still in the vicinity of Strasburg. Sup- 
ply-train arrives; on the 24th pass through Strasburg and en- 
camp south of Woodstock. The 2.5th continue the march south- 
ward, and we again pass through Edinburg. Hawkinsville, 
Mount Jackson and New Market, camping on the farm of Mr. 
Williamson, a rebel major, from whom his Confederate friends 
had taken 800 bushels of wheat. Still to the southward. On 
the 26th seventeen miles to Harrisonburg, where on a hill to 
the east of the village we camp. Here also is the hospital tent. 
We are now just 100 miles from Harper's Ferry, whence we 
started one week ago. In camp during two following days, 
and the region being new to us, an unusual store of provisions 
is brought in. The boys steal the most unreasonable things. 
Even colts are taken, though we are by no means hippophagi, 
or horse eaters. The 2yth takes us to Mount Crawford. Eight 
miles further to the south and we fairly revel in the good things 
of the land, though the inhabitants must have correspondingly 
suffered. Mills and houses are ransacked for flour; salt and 
fresh pork are found, and as proper judges we pronounce the 
land excellent. In the Vermont brigade was a practical miller, 
Major Safford, who ground out a full day's ration for his entire 
division. The last day of September sees us falling back to 
Harrisonburg. As the farmers raise a little sugar-cane, the 
boys get some syrup, but it is poor stuff; also the cider ob- 
tained here is not up to the Wayne and Cayuga standard. 
Wheat has been sown in some places and cultivated iu. We 
remain here four days, with little to vary the monotony. Sun- 
day payroll is signed. Monday, the 3d, get ready to march at 
daylight, but directing powers thought otherwise, and we re- 
main in camp. What will not these inquisitive Yankees find? 
They even secure a quantity of maple-sugar. The day is spe- 
cially noteworthy in that the 3d Battalion moves up and once 
more forms a part of the Ninth. 

It was May 31st that the regiment was separated, and though 
still a large body of men, the 9th Heavy Artillery is mucli 
smaller than when we took transports at Alexandria for Belle 
Plain. Men and officers have clianged much, not only in expe- 
rience, but in iH'rsonnel as well. Colonel Welling is now a 



THIRD BATTALION. PETERSBURG TO HARRISONBURG. 157 

lawyer in Lvons. Colonel Seward with a star upon his shoulder 
is in command in Martinsburg. Colonel Taft on account of his 
wound is not with us, and since Monocacy Major Burgess has 
directed us; now he yields to Lieutenant Colonel Snyder, or 
would do so were the latter not absent on leave. 



CHAPTER XVII. 

The 3d Battalion from Petersburg to Harrisonburg. 

In Chapter XIII at its close, the 3d Battalion, including Com- 
panies F, G, I and L, had gone aboard the transport Thomas 
Powell, and on the 9th of July, while the other eight companies 
were fighting at Monocacy, these our comrades were having an 
excursion down the James quite as delightful as that which 
we had taken a few days before. Fortress Monroe is reached 
at 3 P. M., and a stop of two hours is made for coal. Thence 
moving seaward they reach the mouth of the Potomac at 1 A. 
M.. where the anchor is thrown out waiting for the high tide, 
and at 4 o'clock the steamer starts on its way to the Capital. 
En route the men note Mount Vernon and Fort Washington, 
and at Fort Foote, which Company G had helped to build, the 
boat was greeted with hearty cheers. The dock was reached 
at noon, and dinner was .served at Soldiers' Rest. A halt was 
had here till 4 P. M.. when the line of march was taken up 
through Washington and Georgetown to Forts Reno, Simmons, 
Kearney and intermediate batteries. One who was in this 
march says, "The men cried, 'Boys, we are glad to see you;' 
women cried for joy at the sight of these dusty soldiers; girls 
brought water, ice and milk; pies and cookies were offered; 
nothing was too good for the soldiers." 

These men are now back in familiar scenes, and are ready to 
defend forts which they had helped to erect. It is evident that 
the enemy is nearing, and the utmost vigilance is maintained, 
the soldiers lying by their guns throughout the night. The 
11th of July is ushered in with activity in front, picket-firing 
and skirmishing. The enemy burns a bridge on the Baltimore 
& Ohio railroad and sets several houses on fire. Some firing 
from our forts. 



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Evidently the companies were distributed in squads. Anthony 
Stacy says: "Company L went to Simmons first, then to Reno, 
but thirty men liad to return to Simmon.s at once, because the 
men who relieved them were not armed. Some of L were also 
in Forts De Russey and Kearney; Company F went directly 
to Reno, later was in Fort Bayard, where it remained for sev- 
eral weeks, finally to Fort Thayer, near Bladensburg. Com- 
pany I was in Sumner and then in Reno. Lieutenant Yard gives 
prices of food for officers at Tennallytown: cheese. 50 cents per 
pound; butter, 60; sugar. 16|; tea, 90; ham, 16^. July 31st 
thirty 'I" men went to Battery Rossell, eighty rods from Reno." 

The 12th saw what fighting there was in defense of Wash- 
ington. As the most of the work was done in or in front of 
Fort Stevens, there is not so very much to relate as to the 
part borne by the Ninth. Our men. however, were there ready 
to work the guns which they had assisted in planting and with 
whose use they were fully acquainted. All obstructions in 
front of the forts in the shape of buildings are removed lest 
they may afford cover for the foe. 

The opportune arrival of the 1st and 2d Divisions of the 
Cth Corps with our own 2d Battalion had done the business 
for Early, and he withdrew his forces at the close of the day, 
though extreme vigilance was maiutained for several days, 
scarcely abating till the 17th. During the investment, if such 
it could be called. Company L was partly in Fort Kearney, and 
its 100-pound Parrott was used to good purpose; Companies 
F and G were in Reno; I, in Simmons. On the 13th Colonel 
Seward, who was disabled at Monocacy, visits the battalion. 
The 19th Army Corps passes on the 14th with a wagon-train, 
evidently in puri*uit of Early. The l.'ith brings the welcome 
sight of the Ninth or the other two battalions, having come up 
by way of Baltimore and Washington. They are at Tennally- 
town. President Lincoln visits the regiment. Stragglers 
from Monocacy continue to make their appearance for several 
days. On the 29th stringent orders are issued concerning steal- 
ing from tlie inliabitants, and leaving camp; while vigorous 
and extended drill is ordered. The 23d brings back the 6th 
Corps, including the 1st and 2d Battalions of the Ninth, from 
the trip lliiough Snicker's gap. Everyone in the regiment 
wonders whether tlic two divisions will be reunited. The 
picket-line is fully five miles from the forts, and our companies 



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have to take their resuKar turns, thouf^h the fresh food obtained 
from the adjacent farms made the duty somewhat pleasurable. 

On the 2(iTh the companies reported at Fort Reno, having been 
relieved b.v 100-day men, and evidently were again to take their 
place with the regiment, marching out some ways north of 
Tennallytown and encamping. The 27th the 3d Battalion 
started towards Rockville. but before reaching it was overtaken 
by orders to return to its former stations, the march being ap- 
jiarently the result of an error. As the men couutermarch. they 
meet the other eight companies on their way to and through 
Rockville at the beginning of their long and exacting march. 
The following weeks in the defenses are not eventful. There 
is a regular round of picket-duty, inspection, parade and drill. 
Now and then deserters from the rebel ranks come in, and es- 
caping conscripts are taken in. August 1st brought an alarm 
of rebel approach, which sent the men into the forts and to 
theii- guns for several following days. 

This life in the forts gives martinets excellent opportunity 
to display shining brasses and white gloves. What would some 
of the Washington military visitors have said had they known 
how they wei'e sized up by officers and men who kept diaries? 

Here is one entry: "Visited by General W , an upstart and 

a blockhead," yet very likely this embryonic Caesar went away 
thinking he had left an ineffaceable impression. Well, it was 
lasting, but not just what he intended. 

August 17th Company L being relieved by the 6th Xew York 
Heavy Artillery, Colonel Kitching, went to Fort Simmons, and 
the boys feel quite at home. On the same day, G Company goes 
over to Fort Mansfield. August 23d Colonel Seward comes 
out from Wasliiugton and is anxious to have the regiment 
united. Of this evident desire, one officer makes the record: 
"Ai)parently the colonel would rather have us together in h — I 
than separated in heaven." Whatever his wishes he was never 
to see the men together again, for before the review came, he 
had laid off his eagle and "hitched his wagon to a star," and 
the Ninth was under another commander. Sunday, the 28th, the 
chaplain announced church, but only three or four attended — 
very unappreciative. 

As an illustration of how Dame Rumor changes facts, a jour- 
nal-keeper on the 26th records a smart cavalry skirmish near 
Fort Sumner. It reallv was had at Annandale on the Fairfax 



160 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Court House road, west of Alexandria on the 24th, between the 
16th New York Cavalry and Moseby's men, the latter returning 
unsuccessful. On the last day of the month Major Snyder in- 
spects the 6th Heavy, and Colonel Kitching performs a like 
duty for the Ninth, and takes occasion to compliment the men. 

There is no record of what Colonel S said to the 6th, but 

it is reasonable to think that he made a fair turn-about. 

September finds the company still doing garrison duty, 
though the air is laden with rumors of departure, and ere the 
real start is made some moving about among the forts inter- 
venes. On the second day Major Henry Koessle of the 1.5th 
New York Cavalry, who had been captain of Company E, rode 
through and received the greetings of old acquaintances. Ap- 
parently there is nothing happening of more moment than the 
occasional catching of a sentinel asleep on his post, and the 
riots incident to the absorption of too much corn-juice. The 
16th Major Snyder starts for home on a furlough. Companies 
G and L are ordered to Forts Mansfield and Reno, and I to 
Battery Vermont, about one mile from Fort Sumner. The 
204th Pennsylvania Volunteers relieve Company L at Fort Sim- 
mons, and the company declares the bed-bugs at Reno "the 
largest, fiercest and most numerous yet encountered." The 5th 
Pennsylvania Light Artillery relieves G at Fort Mansfield. On 
the 18th I Company proceeded to Fort Lincoln, twelve miles 
away, just east of the Bladensburg pike, near the Eastern 
Branch, and only three miles from Washington. Company F 
goes to Fort Thayer in the same range. On the 18th, Company 
G marched to Fort Bunker Hill, recalling the early days of 
1862. Company L marched the same day to Fort Totten, just 
a little to the northwest. The location and view are admira- 
ble. The U. S. Military Asylum is only a short distance away, 
and is visited by many. 

Though there is every indication of an early departure, 
measurements are made for targets, just as though all were to 
remain here the rest of the season. Soon after midnight of the 
23d of September came the orders that were to send the four 
companies to join their fellows in the valley. With three days' 
cooked rations, all the men are off before daylight for Wash- 
ington, which they reach at 7 A. M. Breakfast is had at Sol- 
diers' Rest, and during the forenoon cars are taken on the 
Baltimore & Ohio railroad station for Harper's Ferry. Prog- 



THIRD BATTALION, PETERSBURG TO HARRISONBURG. 161 

ress is slow, for it is iiot till the middle of the afternoon that 
the Eelay House is reached. (The writer recalls that in war 
times he once jumped off a movinf; train on this section, and 
back again, to prove that he could run faster than the train 
was going.) 

^lonocacy Junction is seen at sunset, and night has settled 
down when the Ferry appears. It is on record that the train 
stopped so suddenly here that several men of Company I, riding 
on top of a car, were tumbled off into the canal by whose side 
the halt was made. Luckily no serious injury was suffered, 
wherein they were more fortunate than a certain Massachu- 
setts regiment, which had several men drowned in this same 
place and manner. Marching across the Potomac, a bivouac 
is made on Bolivar Heights. From the 24th to the 27th the 
men lie here while final preparations are made for their depar- 
ture. They do not know the scoldings received by their officers 
from still higher ones because this or that was not done. It 
is all the same in military — leave out the bickerings and fault- 
findings, and there would be a remarkable shrinkage in records. 
While here on Sunday a raw German regiment with bright 
new uniforms camped beside us. A cake-i)eddler came to camp 
and stopped between the two commands to sell his goods. Some 
mischievous scamp upset his wagon, and cakes covered the 
ground and rolled about in profusion. A general stampede 
for a supply of cakes was inaugurated, and soon every man in 
sight, Dutchman and Yankee, was crunching cakes. Shortly 
after the catastrophe happened, a report was circulated through 
our camp that the Dutchmen had two of our men bucked and 
gagged in punishment for tipping over the peddler's vehicle. 
This created great indignation among our men, and a howl 
went up for dire vengeance on the "fresh fish" for their audac- 
ity. Our commander. Major William Wood, and some line- 
officers repaired to the guard-house of the Germans, and found 
the report too true. A peremptory demand was made for our 
men. followed with a threat of summary punishment if not com- 
plied with in twenty minutes. 

The German oflScers began to get scared; they gathered in a 
bunch near their guard-house and jabbered and gesticulated 
in Dutch and watched our men "falling in." Soon their colonel 
sent over and asked for an armistice; this request was indig- 
nantly spurned. The twenty minutes' time allowed was about 
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162 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

up, the officers were taking their places presumably to do some- 
thing awful when a shout went up. and the imprisoned cake 
fiends came walking over to our camp. So much for bluff! 

Some of the men find old acquaintances in the ISlth New 
York, a battalion of which is encamped near. Harper's Ferry 
is visited. The scenes of John Brown's raid are inspected, and 
Sheridan's captured cannon from the valley admired. 

The starting on the 27th is slow, going just about one mile 
before dinner to the westward and then wait awhile; later we 
take up the line of march, passing through Charlestown at 5 
P. M.. of course realizing all the John Brown memories that the 
place was sure to excite. The march of the 28th is a long and 
hard one, with the added duty of guarding a wagon-train, liable 
at any moment to prove a serious affair, for Moseby and his 
men came and went like the wind. The start is made at sun- 
rise, and the route is to the west and south through Smithfield 
and Bunker Hill to Winchester, and camp is made late in the 
afternoon south of the city and twenty-two miles from the 
starting-place. The next day the march is resumed at sunrise 
and extends through the valley villages of Newtown, Middle- 
town and Strasburg, five miles beyond which a camping-place 
is found. It was a long and tedious trip, passing en route the 
battlefield of Fisher's hill, where on the 22d Sheridan had 
beaten Early. The day's jaunt covered nearly or quite twenty- 
five miles. Mount Jackson is fully twenty miles away, and the 
companies move at daylight September 30th. Many burned 
railroad bridges are passed, and all note the absence of able- 
bodied men in the places threaded — only children, aged men, 
and women of all ages, the latter sour in visage and saucy in 
spirit. Thus Woodstock and Edinburg are seen, only brief halts 
being made on the forced march. Nightfall finds a cami)ing- 
place west of Mount Jackson. The men begin to realize the 
possibilities of a trip through an enemy's country, and regale 
themselves on the few chickens left by those who had preceded 
them. 

October signalized its advent by a hard, cold rain, but it did 
not prevent the march, which, beginning at 8 A. M.. continued 
through the mud and wet till 9 P. M.. terminating near Harri- 
sonburg. New Market is passed, where in the preceding May. 
lijth day. the rebels under Breckinridge had beaten Sigel. driv- 
ing him and his men back to Strasburg. resulting in his super- 




Major General H. c:. Wkioht. 
DreVt Mai. cknkhal James B. Rhketts. Hrevt Maj. Generai, .1. \V\rhen Keifeh. 



THE VALLEY AND CEDAE CREEK. 163 

sedure by Hunter. The country seems all aflame, for Sheridan 
is carrying out his orders to make the valley less desirable for 
Richmond raids. Forage of all descriptions, grain and barns 
are destroyed and stock is driven off. It is a melancholy sight; 
but it is war. Roast pig, not cooked according to Charles 
Lamb's formula, but nevertheless exceedingly palatable, tick- 
les the taste of some of the boys, on the day's march. It is said 
that Sheridan's headquarters are only two miles away. While 
there is an abundance of water in the air, there is very little 
to be had for drinking purposes. The 2d is Sunday, and a 
needed rest is had in camp, the only drawback a lack of water. 
Food is abundant, both in the way of rations and from local 
sources. The senior captain in the battalion buys an eight- 
dollar horse; doubtless he had a premonition of his approach- 
ing promotion, and he wanted to be ready. Some of the boys 
from the other companies of the Ninth make friendly calls. 
The .3d day of October ends the separate career of the .3d Bat- 
talion, for on this day it moves up and reports to Major Bur- 
gess, in command of the other two. In the morning a portion 
of the battalion, 225 men, was set to guard certain prisoners, 
while the remainder, 453 men with eleven officers, reported to 
the regiment. For several months the twelve companies will 
march, bivouac, light, suffer and rejoice together. 



CHAPTER XVIII. 

The Valley and Cedar Creek. 

"There is perhaps no fairer land beneath the sun than 
that section of Virginia called the Great Valley." 

D. H. Strother, "Porte Crayon." 

Himself a native of Martinsburg, which might be called the 
extreme northern end of the valley, he may be said to have had 
the hallowed associations of childhood to bias his judgment, but 
those not to the manor born have fully agreed in his opinion. 
Visitors from all parts of the world have unconsciously ex- 
pressed the same sentiment. It is all the more pleasurable in 
quoting the words of General Strother to note that he served 
in the Union army throughout the war. 



164 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Of the thousands who followed "Phil" Sheridan up and down 
the valley, there were very few who failed to note its sur- 
passing beauty. While blistered feet and empty stomachs are 
not conducive to aesthetic observations, even these could not 
restrain the eye as it rested on wooded peak, sinuous river and 
fertile fields. Everywhere nature had spread her gifts with 
lavish hands, and passing events were to give to these ways 
and hills and acres a gloss like that which gilds the noted spots 
of the Eastern world. 

Tliese soldiers in blue and gray were shuttles in a mighty 
loom, whose beams and posts were the roads and hills of this 
fair land; the woof, the principles for which they fought, and 
as they alternately shot back and forth the fabric of history 
grew, woven of successive threads of varying hue mingled with 
crimson red, their own life's blood, till the mighty web seemed 
a veritable tapestry on which we might read deeds of valor, 
tales of endurance and suffering and love of native land alike 
creditable to all. The pictures anon seem to breathe, and we 
see starting into action the brave men who here gave them- 
selves to this national texture. Russell and Rodes, Lowell and 
Ramseur, with the thousands of lesser rank who unshrinkingly 
offered themselves to adorn its surface — all these are seen by 
every eye that glances over the mighty work which they ac- 
complished, and posterity, generations yet unborn, shall see 
in the product of their labors that for which they gave their 
lives, liberty for all. Those who died from Winchester to 
Staunton died not in vain. They live, and must forever live. 

It is probable that living upon the enemy never had a more 
thorough illustration than on the part of our boys in their 
valley experience. What they could not tell of foraging and 
"drawing" sujiplies. would not be worth telling. While Sher- 
man's "Bummers" may have done a larger business, they did 
not have such a variety of resources, nor so rich a base of 
opeiiitious. Notwithstanding the almost ceaseless activity of the 
army, the men found time to inspect every nook and cranny 
of the country. They devised or appropriated cooking utensils 
till they were ready to i)repaie any dish from fried pork to a 
plum pudding. They developed culinary talent that would have 
astonished the women at home. It would .seem that aside from 
the duty of fighting and chasing rebels, they became little bet- 
ter than organized stomachs. One veteran, who kept his diary 



THE VALLEY AND CEDAR ('KEEK. 165 

tlii'oiifili the entire enlistment, says: "As I read over these 
words written so lonji ajjo. I almost blush at the reflection 
that I recorded little else than what I had to eat.'' After all, 
has not General Sherman said, "An army moves on its belly"? 
The harder and fiercer the strife, the nearer man reverts to 
that early period in his history when, with his fellow animals, 
he struggled for mere existence. The culture of ages disap- 
pears, mind yields to matter, the body asserts itself, and that 
upon which it may subsist is the prime consideration. 

Rations* as furnished by the government were well enough 
to fall back upon under pressure, but for daily consumption 
the country itself afforded what the soldiers liked far better. 
In taking these items there was little question of the suffering 
that might be caused by such an appropriation, yet these men 
had helpless families at home; in many cases they were pro- 
fessed Christians; but war, cruel, relentless war, transforms 
those who engage in it. Hungry men do not moralize. 

Behold a camp scene! The fuel used is in many cases the 
farmers" fences. In one instance the hapless possessor said, 
''That is the third fence destroyed on that same line within 
the last three months; secesh and Union, they both act just 
the same." There was nothing so handy for placing pots, cups, 
spiders and kettles as a pile of rails, and how the Virginia 
rail-fences would burn! They had been drying for generations 
for just this purpose, and no man more quickly realizes the 
eternal fitness of things than the soldier in active warfare. 
From our first entrance of this happy land, fruit and vegetables 
have been at their best. Green corn was in a state to keep 
Indians' feet dancing, and all the stock had not been driven 
away. From the mills and houses raw flour was secured, fowls 
were stolen, and chicken potpie was by no means a rarity. 
Boiled dinners, including the orthodox cabbage and salt pork, 
were frequent, and for side dishes honey and preserves were 
the rule. For the proper preparation of such dishes, heavy 

•An army ration as issued on the march consisted of 12 ounces 
of pork or bacon, or IJ pounds of fresh beef, or 1 pound 6 ounces of 
salt beef; 1 pound of hard bread. Fifteen pounds of beans for 100 
rations, 8 pounds of roasted coffee, or 2 pounds of tea, for 100 rations; 
15 pounds of sugar and 4 pounds of soap for 100 rations. Beef was 
driven on foot. In camp near supplies, flour or soft bread was 
issued in place of hard-tack when asked for, and rice in place of beans, 
and vinegar, pepper and desiccated vegetables in addition. 



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kettles were carried in addition to the regular warlike accou- 
trements, the members of a mess by pairs taking turns in 
transporting. Of course the kettle itself was at first stolen, 
and not infrequently stolen again by some envious mess in 
another portion of the force. It was, "Every man for himself, 
and the d — 1 take the hindmost." 

Some new dishes were devised, one something like the home 
succotash without the beans; corn in the milk cut from the cob, 
cooked in water or milk, and stirred until thick; then corn a 
little older would be rubbed upon a grater made by punching 
holes in a stolen milk-pan. This when cooked was an improve- 
ment on samp, or coarse Indian meal. The valley cows sup-j 
plied the natural accompaniment. Eggs were cooked in every] 
conceivable way. We made biscuits, too, but, "How could youl 
raise them?"' says some careful housewife; easy enough for an] 
inventive Yankee who knew just a little of chemistry. Wood] 
ashes boiled for a while supplied the potash base of saleratus,! 
and a few drops of vinegar did the acid business, at home done] 
by sour milk, and a covered spider was oven enough. Had] 
wives at home only known the talents of their benedicts, many] 
would have demanded a culinary vacation, at least for a while] 
when the war was over. 

"An army terrible with banners," was not to be mentioned] 
with the 6th Corps when it had on its war and cooking togs. 
Guns and ammunition were useful on occasion, but when the] 
real necessaries of life were mentioned, they were not in it with! 
the blackened coffee-cup tied to the haversack, the leaf or grasaj 
cleaned skillet, with soot-covered exterior, suspended from the] 
stalwart back forming a sort of rear armor, and the tenderly- 
watched camp-kettle borne by sometimes wearied hands. If I 
they do not carry Caesar and his fortunes, they surely bear! 
that which has to do with the meat upon whicli Great Caesar] 
feeds. 

October 4th still in camp, with conflagrations in every direc- 
tion; much family history is disappearing in this ruthless way,] 
but war's demands are heartless. One boy records that hej 
paid $15 in Confederate money for five pounds of cheese. It is J 
a comforting reflection that even one purchase was made. 
Owing to the reunion of the regiment, a rearrangement ofl 
battalions is made, and Major AYilliam Wood commands the] 
Ist, Captain Hyde the 2d, and Captain A. S. Wood the 3d. 



THE VALLEY AND CEDAR CREEK. 167 

Colonel Seward lias become a brigadier general, with Lead- 
quarters at Martinsbnrg; Lieutenant Colonel Taft, promoted 
to colonel, is unable to be with us on account of the loss of a 
leg at Monocacj; Major Snyder, now lieutenant colonel, is 
away on furlough, and Major Burgess commands the regiment. 
Companies G, K, I. and D are in the 1st Battalion. We are 
a long way from our base of supplies. Our wagons, not numer- 
ous enough for our needs, are attacked in every train. Guard- 
ing trains is no sinecure. 

Nothing can be found of the enemy in front, so the lost 
third of the Ninth comes up just in time to fall back with us, 
for on the 6th we retire twenty-two miles with very little halt- 
ing, having started at daylight, and camp near Mount Jackson. 
The air is tilled with the smoke of burning property. The Ninth 
leading the 3d Division, we march more easily than those be- 
hind. We occupy old rebel rifle-pits. 

It was on this day's march that one of our boys, with foot 
so swollen that he could not wear a boot, had fallen out, and 
was fully an hour behind the regiment. The sun was an hour 
high when the sight of three cows aroused an appetite for milk. 
Though far behind and very weary, he determined to have milk 
for supper. Two bossies were impervious to his blandishments, 
but the third yielded and a full cup rewarded his efforts. Sit- 
ting on the corner of a rail-fence with crumbed hardtack, he 
played he was a boy again. Just then an oflBcer rode up, say- 
ing, "What in h — 1 are you doing there? There are rebs in 
those woods, and you will be gobbled before morning." At 
this announcement a lively fusilade from the woods made the 
rider put spurs to his horse and disappear. "I finished my 
meal in peace ; never had bread and milk tasted so good before, 
and strengthened by the same I pushed on, unmolested further 
by the Johnnies, and just as the sun passed over the mountain^ 
I caught up with my comrades." 

The next day we continued our retrograde movement, though 
slowly, through Mount Jackson and Woodstock, camping a 
little north of the town. As bridges had been burned, all 
streams had to be forded. A cloud of smoke accompanies us, 
betokening ill to the inhabitants. The hours of the 8th see us 
marching back to Strasburg, passing Fisher's hill, and camping 
on tiat land by the river-side, where we meet the postmaster 
for the first time since leaving Harper's Ferry. 



168 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Sunday, the 9th, is spent in camp, and the paymaster. Major 
Ely, makes the day happy for some of the companies. On this 
same 9th there is fighting back of us; men, wagons and guns 
are captured. It was a short, sharp conflict at Tom's brook 
between our cavalry and that of the enemy under Rosser, a 
new leader, who instead of clearing the valley of our forces 
lost nearly everything that he had. It may have been here 
that coming into Early's presence with laurel leaves upon his 
hat, the older officer remarked, "A pumpkin-vine would be 
more appropriate." "How so, General?" said Rosser. "Because 
it's so d — d good at running." 

The morning of the 10th reveals the first frost of the season, 
and while it may injure corn, it will surely ripen persimmons. 
March near middle of forenoon north to Middletown, thence 
deflected to the southeast, reaching Front Royal in the after- 
noon. It was just before this march that a 1st sergeant of the 
Ninth stole two very fine white geese, one of which he and his 
friends cooked and ate, but "forward" orders came too early 
to secure the second in like manner. So the goose became a 
part of the officer's baggage as they marched away, reposing 
upon the shoulders soon to wear lieutenant's straps. For once 
the bird was too heavy, or as the writer expressed, "He was 
not up or down to my standard of leanness, so he was presented 
to the commander's orderly, who carried him to our journey's 
end; there he was cooked and served, and I came in for a good 
share of him, though not in a perfectly legitimate way, for 1 
did not dine with the major." Here on the 11th more compa- 
nies were paid, for six months, the first money received since 
leaving the defenses, and the most of it was sent home. Some 
of the men were ordered out to drive away guerrillas who were 
prowling about the camp, but being well mounted, they had 
little difficulty in escaping. Foraging is very good, and life isj 
worth living. 

October 12th is signalized by the arrival of Lieutenant CoI4 
onel Snyder, who brought numerous commissions with him. 
Pi'oinotion in war-time is rapid. Camp is moved across the 
small creek on whose banks we had paused, and a bridge is 
built in the rain by our workmen. The next day we march 
towards Ashby's gap. the rumor being that we are going to 
Alexandria, but the orders are countermanded on reaching the 



THE VALLEY AND CEDAR CREEK. 169 

rirer, so we conutermarch and encamp near Millwood.* An 
apple-orcliard near by renders the camp all the more pleasant, 
for the fruit is the best yet sampled. War knows neither night 
nor day, for it is 3 o'clock A. M. of the 14th when we rouse, 
fall in, and start away on a march, striking the Winchester pike 
at Newtown and terminating at Cedar creek, where we form in 
battle-line, the enemy being in evidence; but as nothing comes 
of it, we go into camp. The next day came nearly 300 recruits, 
who were distributed through the several companies. Our 
camp is moved a short distance and tents are pitched regularly. 
The enemy can be seen plainly beyond Fisher's hill cutting 
trees, and apparently planting batteries. 

The 16th is Sunday, and we are ordered under arms between 
3 and 4 A. M., as an attack is expected; but it does not come. 
Sergeant Devoe of Company G, who later became our chaplain, 
gave us a sermon. Monday is cool, and our recruits get their 
first drill. Great vigilance is had, for an attack is imminent. 
Kotwithstanding the danger, the regular purveyors go out 
after food, and return with the proverbial mutton. Among the 
seekers were some of the new recruits, and one, only a lad, 
records his inability to hit a turkey; says they started at 9 A. 
M. and got back at 5 in the afternoon. Thinks they must have 
gone ten miles, and is sure that they took everything that was 
out of doors and they happened to want. Wonders how the 
folks in York state would like such usage. The 18th saw a 
general effort to secure wood for fuel, fence-rails having long 
since disappeared; battalion drill with enemy in sight; other- 
wise quiet. 

By many the 19th of October is considered the most impor- 



*Since the war we have learned that Sheridan sent the 6th Corps to 
Front Royal with the expectation of returning us to Washington by 
the Manassas Gap railroad then being repaired. As, however, repairs 
had ceased, he ordered us up to Ashby's gap, and General Wright's 
horse was in the Shenandoah when the countermarching order was 
received. The enemy had reappeared in force at Fisher's hill, and 
therefrom was sending out attacking parties, evidently under the im- 
pression that the main army was much smaller than it was before. 
Sixth Corps veterans cannot be blamed that they are proud over 
Sheridan's conclusion that their retention was necessary to the success 
of his campaign, though their return meant resumption of long 
marches, and the horrors as well as glory of Cedar Creek. The wis- 
dom of this reversal of our movements was evident when Early moved 
out on that morning walk of October 19th. 



170 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

tant day in the history of the regiment, for within its hours 
was fought the great Battle of Cedar Creek.* On the 15th, in 
obedience to oi'der.s from Washington, Sheridan had departed 
thither, via Front Royal and Manassas gap. On his return he 
reached Winchester between 3 and 4 P. M. on the 18th, and 
reports from the front, where General H. G. Wright was in 
command, being reassuring, he remained there over night. At 
6 the next morning, he was roused with statements that heavy 
firing was heard from the south, but it was not till nearly 9 
o'clock that he mounted Rienzi and started armyward. Even 
then he had no intimation of the disaster that had befallen 
his forces. 

In brief, the situation on the banks of Cedar creek, this Octo- 
ber morning, was as follows: Of the main infantry. General 
Crook with his 8th Corps, the same men who had so gallantly 
turned the rebel left tlank at Winchester and Fisher's hill, 
held our left and the valley pike facing east and south, and 
having intrenchments. Then towards the right came the IDth 
Corps, General Emory, facing south and along the high banks 
of the creek. Here also were earthworks, the corps being con- 
siderably further to the north than the 8th. 

Again towards the right and north, almost at right angles 
with the l!)th, was the (ith Corps. We faced the stream and 
looked westward. Of this corps, the 2d Division held the right, 
the 1st the centre, and the 3d the left. The 2d Cavalry flanked 
the infantry, with Custer on the right of the 6th Corps, and 
Powell, formerly Averill's, on the extreme left, our lines ex- 
tending thus from North Mountain to the vicinity of Front 
Royal. Never was there a morning better fitted for Early's 
purposes than this. The air reeked with moisture, and not till 
9 o'clock could men be sure of where they were. 

His plan was to make a feint upon our right, and to attack 
in force the left. He had learned from his sightly signal-sta- 
tion on Massanuttan mountain that our left was lightly pick- 
eted, and that the cavalry force was small. He accordingly de- 



♦Just before the Battle of Cedar Creek, Early declared he would be 
in PennBylvanla on election day, November 8th, or in hell; a remark 
characteristic, but as far from realization as Beauregard's similar one 
before Shiloh, viz., that he would water his horse, on the given night, 
either in the Mississippi or in hell. These rebels appeared to be very 
ready to accept hell as their alternative destination. 



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171 




From ChaplaiD Uaynee' "I'th Vemiunt-' 

CEDAR CREEK BATTLEFIELD. 



172 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

termined to move a column between the base of the mountain 
and the river (the north fork of the Shenandoah), to ford the 
same, and then to fall upon our left and rear. The plan was 
that of Fisher's hill, in reverse. To secure the utmost quiet, 
swords and canteens were ordered to be left in camp. The 
rebel infantry to make this attack consisted of three divisions 
of the 2d Corps, viz., Gordon's. Ramseur's and Pegram's, all 
under General Gordon, while Early himself was to follow with 
Kershaw's and Wharton's divisions, and to attack as soon as 
Gordon had engaged, the latter to be ready to assail at 5 o'clock. 
Rosser was to lead his cavalry against the Union right, while 
Lomax was to look out for the Federal cavalry towards Front 
Royal. Knowing the Belle Grove House to be Sheridan's head- 
quarters, that was made the objective point, with the hope of 
capturing the Union leaders. In effect, Early moved up quicker 
than was intended, forded Cedar creek at Bowman's mill, and 
Kershaw was first to attack promptly at o o'clock. Gordon, 
having forded the Shenandoah, was soon heard from, and Ros- 
ser much earlier skirmished as ordered on the Union right. 

It has been claimed that rebels in Union clothing relieved 
our pickets. Be this as it may, the surprise of the veterans of 
the 8th Corps was complete. It was Thoburn's division that 
was first struck, and their seven cannon were at once turned 
against them. The rout continued in detail, next striking the 
19th Corps, which in turn gave way, and no settled resistance 
was made till the Oth Corps was reached. It is safe to state 
that the Army of the Shenandoah was never in greater con- 
fusion. It was just at dawn, with an impenetrable mist. 
Hor.ses, nmles, cows, officers and men fairly confounded con- 
fusion, and to crown all, however ludicrous some of the scenes 
may have been, death was putting in his fiercest work, for 
rebel shot, shell and bullets kei)t coming thicker and faster. 
As General Wright was in command of the army, the Gth Corps 
was under General Ricketts, the 3d Division under Colonel 
Keifer and our 2d Brigade followed (U)lonel Ball of the 122d 
Ohio. As General Ricketts was wounded early in the fight, he 
was succeeded by General Getty of the 2d Division. 

The mischief of the early morning was done beyond repair, 
and no gallanti'y of the Gth could recall the fugitives, but as 
our interest centres chiefly in our own brigade or regiment, 
it is well to let Colonel Ball tell his own story: 



THE VALLEY AND CEDAR CKEEK. 173 

The troops were roused at dawu of day by musketry at our 
left. Shortly after the lines were formed, the command of the 
brigade devolved upon myself, in cousequeuce of changes re- 
sulting from the absence of Cfeneral Sheridan. The brigade 
was formed in two lines — the first composed of the 9th New 
York Artillery, 13Sth Pennsylvania, and a portion of the t57th 
Pennsylvania; the second embraced the (Jth Maryland, 126th, 
122d and the 110th Ohio; the regiments occupied positions 
from right to left as named. Before sunrise I received orders 
to move by the right flank toward the pike. After moving a 
short distance in tliat direction, orders were received to return 
to the position from which we had just moved, and to await 
orders. Shortly afterward. I was ordered in the same manner 
and direction as before. The brigade moved to an elevation 
near and in rear of army headquarters, where it came under 
fire. The lines were faced by the rear rank; the second, now 
become the first, moved forward to meet the advancing foe 
and hold a crest in front. The troops moved gallantly and 
drove back the advance of the enemy, and became warmly 
engaged, capturing several prisoners. About this time a large 
number of the 10th Army Corps passed through the line and 
broke its organization. The line could not be reformed in that 
place in consequence of the numbers retreating over the ground. 
The greater part of the troops of that line collected and formed 
on the remaining line. The brigade was then under severe fire, 
both from infantry and artillery. Troops left the field on both 
my right and left, until the brigade was without immediate 
support. At this particular moment the 9th Xew York Heavy 
Artillery* behaved with coolness and gallantry. Under orders 
the troops moved back with great regularity a short distance 
to another elevation, where they were met by another order 
to retire to a road half a mile to the rear. At the road the 
position was occupied a few minutes, the Sth Corps on my left. 
I was then ordered to move to the left. I did so, connecting 
with the left of the f*th Army Corps. Having now no connec- 
tion on my left. I ordered Captain Prentiss, fith Maryland, to 
protect the left flank by skirmishers. The direction was prompt- 
Iv carried out. 



•Lieutenant Colonel Moses M. Granger of the 122d Ohio, before the 
Ohio Commandery, Loyal Legion, said: "We had a good view of our 
brigade while marching to the rear, and especially admired the bear- 
ing of the 9th New York Heavy Artillery, our largest regiment." 
Adjutant Wheeler of the 122d Ohio in a letter to Colonel Granger says: 
"Admiring the splendid performance of the 9th New York, under 
their lieutenant colonel (just promoted from senior major, and who 
had never been under fire before); they marched like a militia 
regiment on parade, and were frequently halted, dressed, faced 
about and made to fire. It certainly had a good moral effect." 



174 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

After occupying the position some time, I received orders to 
move to the rear. I did so, the troops of the 8th Army Corps 
passing to my left, and took a position a mile to the rear of 
that last occupied. Here we were ordered to move obliquely 
to the left and rear, and connect with the right of the 2d Divi- 
sion, 6th Army Corps. We connected with the right of the 
8th Corps at a stone fence in a wood near the pike. Defensive 
works were hastily constructed of such material as could readily 
be had. and the troops, it being noon, rested, some two hours or 
more. . . . AVhile we were in this position. Major General Sheri- 
dan rode along the line from left to right, encouraging the men. 
He was greeted with most enthusiastic cheers by the troops. 
This was the first assurance the army had of his return. About 
3 P. M. the whole army advanced in one line against the 
enemy. Immediately before advancing the troops were with- 
drawn to the left, and my left connected with the 2d Division, 
Cth Corps, while my right connected with the 1st Brigade, 3d 
Division. . . . Several efforts were made by the enemy 
during the pursuit to rally, but the enthusiastic pursuit foiled 
all such efforts. Our troops were subject to artillery fire of 
solid shot, shell and grape during the pursuit, and we reached 
the intrenchments of the 19th Army Corps (which were cap- 
tured in the morning) as the sun set. Here the pursuit by the 
infantry was discontinued. The first, second and probably the 
third colors planted on the recovered works of the 19th Corps 
were of regiments composing this brigade. . . . 

Colonel J. Warren Keifer, commanding the 3d Division, in 
his extended report, mentions particularly the services of 
Major J. W. Snyder, commanding the 9th Heavy, and also 
Major Charles Burgess, in command of one of the battalions. 
Captain Anson S. Wood,* chief of pioneers uj)on his staff, is 
commended for his faithfulness and gallantry in the thickest 
of the battle. He also stated that the 9th New York Heavy 
Artillery, for its noble behavior, deserves to be s])ecially men- 
tioned. "The regiment had several hundred recruits that had 
just entered the service." 

Let us now retui'n to Sheridan, whom we left ridiug swiftly 
to the fray. 

Here are his words, descriptive of his first sight of the rout 
and his subsequent action: 

•Colonel Granger,in the paper alreadj' quoted from, has these words ; 
"Just then Major Anson Wood, of the 9th N. Y. Heavy Artillery 
(one of our division staff), was seen galloping across the plateau 
beyond the ravine. Reining up and raising his hand in salute to 
Colonel Ball, the major's horse fell dead before the rider could speak 
his message." 



THE VALLEY AND CEDAR CREEK. 175 

At Mill creek my escort fell in behind, and we were going 
ahead at a regular pace, when, just as we made the crest of 
the rise beyond the stream, there burst upon our view the 
appalling spectacle of a panic-stricken army, hundreds of 
slightly wounded men, throngs of others unhurt, but utterly 
demoralized, and baggage-wagons by the score, all pressing to 
the rear in hopeless confusion, telling only too plainly that a 
disaster had occurred at the front. On accosting some of the 
fugitives, they assured me that the army was broken up, in full 
retreat, and that all was lost; all this with a manner true to 
that peculiar indifference that takes possession of panic-stricken 
men. I was greatly disturbed by the sight, but at once sent 
word to Colonel Edwai'ds, commanding the brigade in Win- 
chester, to stretch his troops across the valley, near Mill creek, 
and stop all fugitives, directing also that the transportation 
be (lassed through and parked on the north side of the town. 
. . . . For a short distance I traveled on the road, but 
soon found it so blocked with wagons and wounded men that 
my progress was impeded, and I was forced to take to the ad- 
joining fields to make haste. When most of the wagons and 
wounded men were passed, I returned to the road, which was 
thickly lined with unhurt men, who, having got far enough to 
the rear to be out of danger, had halted, without any organiza- 
tion, and begun cooking coffee, but when they saw me, they 
abandoned their coffee, threw up their hats, shouldered their 
muskets, and as I passed along turned to follow with enthu- 
siasm and cheers. To acknowledge this exhibition of feeling I 
took off' my hat, and with Forsyth and O'Keefe rode some dis- 
tance in advance of my escort, while every mounted oflScer 
who saw me galloped out on either side of the pike to tell the 
men at a distance that I had come back. In this way the 
news was spread to the stragglers off the road, when they, too, 
turned their faces to the front and marched towards the enemy, 
changing in a moment from the depths of dei)ression to the 
extreme of enthusiasm. I already knew that in the ordinary 
condition of mind enthusiasm is a potent element with soldiers, 
but what I saw that day convinced me that if it can be excited 
from a state of despondency its power is almost irresistible. 
I said nothing except to remark as I rode along the road. "If 
I had been with you this morning, this disaster would not have 
happened. We must face the other way; we will go back and 
recover our camp." . . . When nearing the valley pike, just 
south of Newtown, I saw about tliree-fourths of a mile west of 
the pike a body of troops, which proved to be Ricketts's and 
Wheaton's divisions of the fith Corps, and then learned that the 
19th Corps had halted a little to the right and rear of these, 
but I did not stop, desiring to get to the extreme front. Con- 
tinuing on parallel with the pike, about midway between New- 
town and Middletown, I crossed to the west of it, and a little 



176 NINTH NEW TORE HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

later came up in rear of Getty's division of the 6th Corps. 
. . . . Between 3..3(> and 4 o'clock, I was ready to assail, 
and decided to do so by advancing my infantry line in a swing- 
ing movement, so as to gain the valley' pike between Middle- 
town and the Belle Grove House. 

Few battles during the Rebellion have received more atten- 
tion at the hands of the historian than that of Cedar Creek. 
That it was one of the most important, few will question. The 
former engagements in the valley campaign, fierce and bloody 
though they were, had only scotched the snake, not killed it. 
Early had the prevailing American characteristic of not know- 
ing when he was whipped, and in this instance his ignorance 
came near working irreparable misfortune to the Union cause, 
for the effect upon the presidential contest, then in progress, 
of such a defeat as the morning's result bade fair to be, no 
one can overestimate. His attack and early success must be 
acknowledged to be phenomenal; whether his surprise would 
have been any less fortunate for him, had Sheridan been in 
the camp, we can never tell. Very likely the presence of the 
trusted chief might have sooner brought order out of chaos, 
but that his coming was the sole cause of the subsequent vic- 
tory, no 6th Corps man will ever concede. The rout was over, 
the tide was stemmed, the tangled ends were in the hands of 
Wright, and the advance would have been made earlier than 
it was made had not Sheridan appeared. No one questions the 
enthusiasm which his coming inspired, nor the value of his 
presence, but twenty-four years later, he said: "The surprise 
of the morning might have befallen nie as well as the general 
upon whom it did descend.'' 

At no moment was there anything approaching a panic in 
the ranks of the 6th Corps, and in saying this there is no re- 
flection, direct nor implied, upon the organizations that first 
received the shock of the enemy's attack. We had time to form, 
and we did so; we acted steadily and constantly under orders, 
and never fell back a step, except as the overlapping or flank- 
ing of the foe necessitated it. Individuals may have run away, 
l)ut no regiment nor other body of men belonging to the corps 
was for a moment stampeded. The most that has been uttered 
about the battle, in an adverse manner, has come from those 
who never saw this nor any other fight, and in fancy they have 
worked wonders. They are scarcely Don Quixotes even, but 



THE VALLEY AND CEDAR CREEK. 177 

rather the windmills that the latter assailed. Should they care 
to question those who were there, they would find a thorough 
agreement of sentiment as to the situation when Sheridan came 
up. The alignment of the 6th and 19th Corps was retained as 
he found it, and the advance was made therefrom. That some 
poor fellows were obliged to run, no one denies. They were 
assailed while sleeping quietly in their tents. Naked they 
sprang from them, and without arms or clothing they sought 
shelter as best they could; but they did not make up an army. 
They were the very first attacked, and their more fortunate 
comrades further back had more opportunity to dress and be 
ready. Among those regiments, as Sheridan rode up, were men 
who were to bear a prominent part in coming years in the 
affairs of the country. He states in his Memoirs that, at one 
point, a group of colors arose as he approached, and among the 
officers he recognized R. B. Hayes, afterwards president, then 
commanding a division in the 8th Corps, and with him must 
have been another future president, for William McKinley, 
a member of the same 23d Ohio, was an officer on Hayes's 
staff. 

What General Wright himself thought upon this subject is 
evident from the following letter, now for the first time printed. 

A member of the regiment, Charles A. Ford of Homer, N. Y., 
several years since addressed, a letter to General Wright, to 
which the latter was pleased to reply as follows: 

Washington, Dec. .5th, 1889. 

Dear Sir: I am in receipt of yours of the 30th ult., in which 
you present the following question: "Do you think the events 
of the 19th of October, 1864, would have been materially 
changed had General Sheridan remained in Wincliester?" 

The position taken up by the 6th and 19th Corps, after the 
events of the early morning, was in accordance with my in- 
structions, and I had no thought of falling back further; and I 
fully intended to assume the offensive as soon as the troops 
should be fairly in position. The formation was nearly com- 
pleted when General Sheridan arrived and was carried out 
under the orders already given, none of them being changed 
by General Sheridan; indeed, he approved of all the arrange- 
ments as I explained them to him. I should have attacked 
sooner than he did: and while the delay was advantageous to 
us by allowing needful rest to our troops, it must not be for- 
gotten that the enemy derived a like advantage. That we 
should beat the enemy I felt no doubt; the 6th and 19th 
Corps were both well in hand, had suffered little from the 
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178 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

events of the morning, and my lonfidence in them was unim- 
paired. 

I think tlie foregoing is an answer to your question; and T 
have ijroi)Osed to tonfiue this reply strictly tliereto, not going 
into a general consideration of the events of that day. 
^'erv respectfullv, 

H. <i. \YRIGHT. 
Brig, and B'v't Maj. (Jen. U. S. A. 
' (Retired). 

Fortunately the report of Major James W. Snyder command- 
ing the regiment is particularly explicit, and it is given in full 
with an expressed regret that other otiioers of the Ninth 
were not, on occasion, equally clear and comprehensive: 

Our regiment was aroused at daylight by musketry on the ex- 
treme left of our line and in front of the Sth Corps. I immediate- 
ly ordered the men under arms. Lieutenant Wiley of Colonel 
keifer's staff, commanding 2d Brigade, rode up and ordered the 
regiment into line. We formed line in front of our camp, 
struck tents and slung knapsacks. The sick were sent to the 
rear, and, as the sailors would say, the "decks were cleared for 
action." We immediately moved off by the right flank, by tile 
right, forming a line perpendicular to the first line and faced 
to the rear. At this time Colonel Keifer, commanding brigade, 
succeeded to the command of the od Division, (Jeneral Kicketts 
being wounded, and Colonel Ball took command of the brigade. 
I was then ordered to move the regiment by the left fiank to 
the ground in front of our camj/, and after halting a few min- 
utes, I was ordered to countermarch by the left flank, and 
moved out and formed a line parallel and some 1.50 yards to 
the right and rear of our first line. From this position, we 
opened fire and held in check the rebels, who were advancing 
upon the knoll near the camp. -Vt this time we were on the 
right of the brigade with no connection on our right, and after 
a few volleys we were ordered to fall back and take a jjosition 
on a knoll some 200 yards to the rear of this line. Here we 
again oi)ened fire upon the enemy, whose colors could be dis- 
tinctly seen between us and oiH' camp as we advanced. At this 
point their fire was very severe, but we returned comiilimeiit 
for comjiliment in the shajie of leaden bullets. The ground 
was literally covered with or.r dead and wounded, but we con- 
tested the ground, inch by inch, until an aide from the brigade 
commander ordered us to fall back below the crest of the hill, 
which we did in good order. At this moment (leneral ^^■right, 
commanding the army in the absence of (leneral Sheridan, rode 
\i\) and ordered me to advanc(» and hold the crest. The com- 
mand "Forward" was given. The men resj)onded with a cheer, 
and advanced with enthusiasm under a galling fire in front 



THE VALLEY AND CEDAR CREEK. 179 

and upon our tiaiiks. The iKilaiut' of tlu' hritjadt' having fallen 
bai'k, and tlit^rc being no connt'ction on oiir right, onr Hank 
was left ex](Osed to a severe eross-tire from the rebel coluinns, 
which had got almost to our rear. 

Captain Dudrow, on the brigade staff, rode up again, and or- 
dered me to fall back. I pointed him to General Wright, saying, 
"The general has ordered me to hold this crest, and I shall 
obey his orders." Our tire, in the meantime, being delivered 
with so much spirit, had checked the advance of the rebels, 
and gave the troops in our rear a chance to form a line. The 
line being formed, we were ordered to fall back, and marching 
by the rear rank at a left obliciue, we joined the 1st Division 
on our right. We then halted, faced to the front in a road or 
lane, and immediately moved by the left flank into a piece of 
woods about half a mile to the left. There we halted, faced 
to the front. and sent forward as skirmishers about seventy men 
under comnmnd of Lieutenants Flynn (Company K) and Parrish 
(Company M). Again under orders we fell back and marched by 
the right obli(iue nearly a mil(^ when our brigade joined the 2d 
Division on our left. We then faced to the front and the whole 
line advanced, taking position about one mile and a quarter 
north of Middletown. There we threw together a breastwork 
of rails, which we occupied from 10.30 A. M. till 3.30 P. M., 
when the whole line was ordered to advance through a piece 
of woods, which we did in good order, the 122d Ohio being on 
our left. When we were nearly through the wood and about 
to emerge into an open Held on our right, a heavy tire of 
musketry and shell was poured into us and caused our whole 
line to waver. At first a portion of our left fell back, but they 
were soon rallied and pushed forward and drove the rebels 
about three-quarters of a mile, until they, taking position be- 
hind a stone wall, disputed our advance for more than an hour. 
A poi'tion of my command, having gained a stone wall running 
perpendicular to the wall behind which the enemy was posted, 
delivered an enfilading fire, which threw them into confusion 
and finally into a perfect rout. Their officers tried in vain to 
rally them, while my men, cheered with the prospect of victory, 
pressed on after the retreating foe, driving them down the 
ravine on the north side of the jiike, and halted not till our 
colors were jtlanted first upon the parapet of the rifie-jtits in 
front of the lilth Corps. 

Mention of individual bravery would be superfluous, for both 
officers and men did their duty. . . . 

Some 400 men. recruits, who were never under fire before — 
in fact never had arms in their hands except from Harper's 
Ferry to this place — fought splendidly and behaved like vet- 
erans. 

It is due to the memory of Lieutenant Orrin B. Carpenter, 
Company I), who was killed in the early part of the engage- 



180 NINTH NEW TORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

ment, to say that although suffering long from fever, and but 
just able to walk, and having been repeatedly urged for weeks 
before to go to the hospital, invariably requested to remain 
with his company, and when the battle commenced was found 
in line with his men. He was shot through the heart by a 
rebel sharpshooter while doing his duty and now fills a patriot's 
grave. Peace be to his ashes. 

Lieutenant Oldswager, Company M, just promoted from the 
ranks, but three days before was killed by a cannon-ball 
when we advanced upon the crest. He was a noble and brave 
officer and never tlinched from duty. 

Captain Howard. Company E, was instantly killed by a 
cannon-ball, the last shot that was fired from the rebel guns as 
we made the last advance near the Middletown and Strasburg 
pike, and when victory had crowned our efforts. He died as 
all brave soldiers die. with his face towards the enemy, and will 
long be remembered as one of America's bravest sons. 

Thus far we have the great battle as seen by officers, or in 
general terms. How did it seem to the enlisted man'? Fortu- 
nately that query can be answered, for we have the stories of 
observers written upon the spot and very soon after the strug- 
gle. The following letter explains itself: 

THE BATTLE OF CEDAR CREEK. 
Written on a Drumhead by one who was there. 

The morning of October 19th was cold and misty; the fog 
was so thick and impenetrable that we could not see across 
our camp to distinguish a man. Just at the break of day I was 
awakened by the firing of the 19th Corps and 8th Corps on our 
front and left. We were ordered to immediately "fall in" under 
arms, which we did. The regiment was formed in line; we 
were then ordered to "break ranks," and go to our company 
streets and pack up — strike tents as soon as possible. We soon 
had all of our effects on our backs, and were in the ranks again. 
By this time the fire had become hot aud rapid, the balls were 
whistling through our comjiany aud regiment. We faced to th(» 
right and marclied by that Hank to the rear, and filing to the 
right, halted and formed a line facing to the south. We were- 
here but a moment; we again faced to the right and moved back 
to our first position, the double (juick; halting here but a mo- 
ment we wei'e moved back again to the position we had just 
left; forming a line here we. being on an elevated jnece of 
ground, were ordered to lie down and let the storm of lead and 
iron pass over us. Now the battle begins to get interesting; 
the 19th and Sfh Corps have broken and are flying across Cedar 
creek, seeking protection of the 6th Corps. The rebels follow 
with deafening cheers; already they have turned the gun» 



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which tlioy liave captured on to their former owners; they 
hurl their shot aud shell with deadly effect into the Hying 
columns of the Iftth and 8th Corps. The rebels are frantic with 
deliffht at the success; but, alasl they come to Sheridan's head- 
quarters, and looking over on the hill they see the cross of the 
gallant t>th Corps; they did not expect this, but they now feel 
confident that even the iron courage of the tjth will not be able 
to stop them in their course of victory. They rush on after the 
corps just routed; they meet the (Jth; our regiment is in the 
front line, and is the first to meet the foe. The order comes to 
"rise aud tire." Like one man the whole line rises up and pours 
in its deadly fire, which stops the rebels and sends them stagger- 
ing back to the stone wall and protecting hill. Our boys send 
up cheer after cheer, and keep up the most deadly fire ever 
poured into a foe. But soon the order comes to "about face" 
and "retreat"; this order is obeyed very reluctantly, for the 
rebels are. on our old camp-ground, and the boys feel enraged 
at their impudent trespass; but casting our eyes to the left, we 
see why we fall back; the rebels have flanked us on our left, 
and already they pour in a deadly cross-flre on our lines; our 
men are falling thick and fast on every side; we fall back to 
a knoll, and again halt and pour in our fire. Here our color- 
bearer, Thomas Paden, of Company M, was shot and killed. 
Our colors fell to the ground stained by the blood of the brave 
color-bearer, but they hardly touched the ground before they 
were caught up by one of our Company F, and waved triumph- 
antly in the face of the foe. Here my tent-mate. Wilmer i^tout, 
was wounded. Firing three rounds after he was hit. he refused 
help to go to the rear, and hobbled off from the field alone; 
such is the material the 6th ('orps is composed of; God bless 
them. Again the rebel tlanks us on the left; again we are com- 
pelled to fall back slowly, fighting at every step, contesting 
every inch of ground. The enemy has got range of us now. 
and pours in such a hail of canister, shot and shell, the air is 
boiling and seething with bullets; solid shot tear through our 
ranks, and make fearful vacancies, which are quickly and 
steadily filled up. The men move as steadily as if they were 
on drill or jjarade, their comrades falling on every side; they 
heed it not. but stubbornly fight and repeatedly ask to charge 
the rebels. They do not know what defeat is; they do not 
know how to retreat. Here one of our boys, Anthony Riley, 
was shot and killed; his father was by his side; the blood and 
brains of his son covered the face and hands of the father. I 
never saw a more affecting sight than this; the poor old man 
kneels over the body of his dead son; his tears mingle with 
his son's blood. O God! what a sight; he can stop but a mo- 
ment, for the rebels are pressing us; he must leave his dying 
boy in the hands of the devilish foe; he bends over him, kisses 
his cheek, and with tearful eves rushes to the fight, determined 



182 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY AIITILLERY. 

on revenge for his son. We continue to fall back slowly, fight- 
ing at every inch; the musketry fire now slackens, and we rec- 
tify our alignment and fall back in splendid order. The ques- 
tion is being constantly asked. "Why are we retreating?"' We 
get no answer. We now reach the woods. Our ammunition is 
exhausted, and has been for some time; we sent a detail for 
cartridges, and the company is on the skirmish line. We skir- 
mish out and soon find the enemy. Our object accomplished, 
we return to the regiment, which has moved to the left quite 
a distance. I have omitted to say anything of our oflScers. 
During the whole engagement they behaved themselves with 
great courage and gallantry. I wish to speak esjiecially of 
Captain Lamoreaux. No braver officer than he ever carried a 
sword, no kinder-hearted man than he can be found; during 
the whole tight lie was at his post encouraging the boys; in- 
deed, it seemed he had no fear, and Hgliting gave him pleasure. 
He was complimented on the field of battle by the adjutant gen- 
eral of General Wright's staff. Such an officer deserves the 
respect and admiration of all his men. and our captain has all 
of that. 

The musketry has now ceased, but the artillery fire is very 
brisk; the shell and canister are poured in very freely where 
we are forming. We now converted hastily a rail-fence into 
temjiorary breastworks; behind this we lay now. waiting the 
attack of the "Johnnies." Here Lyman Coleman broke one of 
his false teeth. . . . We had not long to wait here, for 
they soon charged at the right of our lines. Just at this time 
General Sheridan came uji and rode along our lines; the tired 
and battle-worn soldiers greeted him with rousing cheers. He 
told us we would sleeji that night in the same old camp-ground 
we left in the morning; that we would Sdon gain all that we 
had lost. This seemed to inspire every soldier with fresh cour- 
age, and all were anxious to charge the victorious rebels, and 
we had not long to wait, for the "Johnnies" came down on our 
right with their cat-likeyells,that sounded morelike demons than 
men. Our boys returned yell for yell, and greeted them with a 
deiidly volley of musketry; in all my army ex])erience T never 
before lieai-d smh tiring; the eai'th shook and reeled; the forest 
trees ti-eiiibled with the shock; no living man could stand such 
firing as this. They were hurled back to their ranks bh'cding 
and broken, and now comes the oi-der to cliarge. Oui' captain 
said to me, "We are now going to charge. God only knows 
who will come out alive." "Forward!" he commands in loud 
tones. T'j) spiing the boys, over the rail-piles we go; the cau- 
tionary command I'ings out, "Steady, men. steady." Oh! what 
a siglit to see these men jiress on in the face of death, nothing 
daunted. We get outside of the woods into the ojien field, the 
rebels jiouring into our faces a deadly fire from behind the 
stone wall, which has a deadlv effect on our ranks; but thev 



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dose lip and press on with cheers and shouts; we gain a hill in 
front of the enemv; here we halt and pour in our tire. Our 
company halts on a point of the hill, and of all the fires I was 
ever under. I tliiuk that was by far the hottest; the air boils 
and seethes with niinieballs and screeching shells and solid 
shot and deadly canister; all tear and plunge through our ranks. 
Our boys fall thick and fast: but look! the brigade is falling 
back; the brigade wavers; I hear the voice of the gallant old 
colonel from the tumult of the battle urging up them who are 
falling back. He says: "Will you leave those boys to face the 
foe alone? Rack, you cowards." He succeeds in rallying them, 
and we again move forward. The rebels flglit well, but 
we flank them, and they must give way. We gain a 
position behind a stone wall and give them a cross-fire; 
we fight hand to hand and man to man. Ohl these are dreadful 
moments. The rebels give way on the right; we capture the 
battery which has played such fearful havoc in our ranks; 
their whole line wavers: now they run. Hurrah for the Fnion! 
Hurrah f(u- old Abe"s boys! Now begins one of the worst stam- 
pedes of the war. Talk about Hull Run; it is no comparison 
to Cedar Run. The rebs throw away everything that would 
impede flight and skedaddle for life. Our cavalry charge their 
flank; they fall into complete confusion, every man for him- 
self. There is no rallying the gray-backed rebels of Jubal 
Early. How my heart leaps for joy to see the glorious stars 
and stripes following close on the heels of the flying rebels; 
the plain is dotted with flags, the air resounds with the shouts 
of the victorious "Yanks," which sound the death-knell of the 
flying foe, which only stops and fires an occasional shot. The 
prisoners jiour in by i-egiments; wholetrainsof wagons and artil- 
lery fall into our hands at once. Darkness is now- closing over 
the scene. O night, you came just in time to save the remnant 
of this once grand army. They make quick work in climbing 
Fisher's hill; drivers abandon their teams, and all flee the 
wrath to come. Early says: "Take to the mountains;" and to 
the mountains they go, the worst whipped rebels the world 
ever saw. 

It is now dark. We are all ordered to our old camp; slowly 
we wend our way, stepping over the bodies of friends and foes. 
Now and then the groans of the dying and wounded break 
the stillness of the night; a gloom hangs over the field of battle; 
I come to the old camp; I come to the very ground where my 
tent stood in the morning, but I now miss my tent-mate and 
comrade. I feel lonesome, and utterly exhausted I lie down 
OD the ground. Victory was on our banner, but our comrades 
living and dead mingle together on the gi'ound. ... 1 was 
very tired. I hadn't eaten anything all day, yet I could not 



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sleep, nor could I eat; 1 could but mourn for my poor comrades, 
our shattered and bleeding regimeut. 

Morning comes at last; the sun rises on a horrible scene; the 
dead cover the ground, the wounded have lain all night and 
are now dying slowly. I will here come to the conclusion. I 
forbear to bring up this scene again. Please excuse the poor 
way in which I have described this terrible battle. Let your 
prayers be for the speedy return of peace to this our distracted 
countrv. 

CHARLES L. SHERGUR. 

Fought Oct. 19th, 1864. 

From far away Missouri comes this account of personal 
recollection of the fierce encounter by Stephen E. Hurtubise 
of Company L: 

Corporal Clark, Elisha Springer and myself were tent-mates, 
and on the morning of the 19th of October I went to a spring 
for three canteens of water, about one-fourth of a mile from 
our camp. It was daylight, but quite early. I met three or four 
comrades whom I did not know, but who were on the same 
errand as myself. We got the water and washed, as soldiers 
often did, and while we were at that we lieard a gun fired at 
our left, and one man said: "It was on the picket-line,'" and I 
replied, "What are they doing with artillery on picket?" Before 
many minutes we knew that a fight was on, and we left for 
our commands. When I got to my regiment, the men had 
fallen in, but tlie guns were still stacked and the boys were 
trying to get some breakfast, but the tlohunies prevented their 
cooking anything. Bullets were flying in our camp, and the 
order was to pack up and fall in. We were not long at that, 
our line facing westward, and the fighting was southeast. As 
soon as we were in line, we moved by the right rtank in double 
quick, and that brought our line east and west with the com- 
mand, "Halt! Front!" We were with our backs to the Johnnies; 
not a good j)osition to fight in, and when the officers saw what 
they were doing, tliey countermarched us under fire to bring 
us face to tlu> fight. 1 may say riglit hei'e that not many troops 
would stand tliis and not break, but the old Ninth, rank and 
file, was as good as any of them. Our brigade advanced, and 
Captain William Wood, commanding our battalion, ordered 
us to lie down, and a stream of wounded and demoralized troops 
passed over us and went to the rear. It looked to me as if the 
whole army was rtinning to the north, and tlie Johnnies after 
tlu'in. Thf^n came tlu' order to rise and to begin firing, but 
after a I'onnd or two, some were panic-stricken and started to 
fall back. I had an old S])ringfield musket, and it didn't go 
off, so I tried to make it go, but fate was against nie. Wliile 
I was holding it up to fire, a ball struck the stock and it was 



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worthless. At this moment, lookiu}; aroiiud. I found that my- 
self and two others formed the line of battle, our comrades 
having forsaken us. It didn't take us long to get back where 
the other boys were, but by his time the ofiQcers had stopped 
the panic, and the firing was brisk on the right, but there was 
some sort of commotion in our company, and I went to see 
what it was all about. I found Lieutenant Howe, with a gun 
across his body, barring the waj- of some men who wanted to 
form a line further north, but he would not hear to it. I asked 
him to give the gun to me, for mine was broken, and he com- 
plied. I made the boys mad by telling the lieutenant to let the 
boys run if they wanted to, whereupon they turned upon me, 
and said they were as good soldiers as I was, and would not 
run. So we all stayed, and did our duty like men. No more 
scare after that. We kept the Johnnies at bay for some time, 
but we lost some good men right there. One of the Jackson 
boys was killed by my side, and the other wounded, but the 
line was tirm. Captain Andrew J. Smith of General Keifer's 
staff rode up to us with division colors and wanted our regi- 
ment to advance, but no order to do so was given by our officers. 
He said he would give a dollar if we would tell him what we 
were firing at; just then Corporal Kibble of L Comi)any was 
hit in the arm, and he offered the captain five dollars if the 
latter would tell who hit him. The officer did not take the 
proffer, but rode away, thinking we were a hard lot. The boys 
were as cool as if on parade. My comrade, Sinclair, tried to 
light his brier pipe, saying, "My breakfast was not very good 
(he hadn't had any), and I don't know how long this foolishness 
will last." He always had a cool head for a young man. About 
this time we must have moved around some, for when I was 
wounded and started foi' the rear with James Bell, we found 
that rear in the hands of the enemy, and we were both taken 
prisoners, and were carried over the field where we first formed 
in line of battle, passing many dead and badly wounded. We 
were taken to the Belle Grove mansion, where Sheridan had his 
headquarters. Now the rebels were using it for a hospital. I 
was left, but Bell was taken further. There were many 
wounded rebel officers in the house, among them General Ram- 
seur, who died the next day. It was 10 o'clock when I was 
led in, and I remained there till Little Phil came and played 
hob with the Johnnies, and I saw them run. About 3 P. M. 
they came and carried off all the wounded officers they could 
and left the rest for the Yankees to take care of, including 
General Ramseur, some doctors and all wounded Yanks. I 
was in the house when General Sheridan came in, at night, 
and I saw him and heard him give orders about the wounded. 
Excitement ran high with all at headquarters, but the rebels 
were not quite so elated over tlieir defeat as they were when 
I was first taken to the house, when thev said fhev were going 



186 NINTH NEW YORK HKAVY ARTILLERY. 

to run the Yankees into the Potomac. About 2 or 3 o'clock we 
knew that something was Roinj; on towards the north, as the 
noise of battle fjiew louder. Vi'f made uj) our minds that the 
Johnnies were letreatinjj;, and we got all the hoys we could 
up stairs to see the fun. The excitement kept some of us up 
who oufiht to have been down, mvself amonji the rest, but we 
did want to see the rebels run. The old lady who had charge 
of the house told us we had better lie down or the enemy 
would run us off. and she was right; for very soon a reb sharp- 
shooter came running in and ordered all Yankees who could 
walk to go with him; as he had a gun, the advantage was with 
him. My hurt was in the head, but 1 wasn't walking just then, 
and the old lady told him none of us could walk ((Jod bless her 
for that lie), and he opened the window to take a farewell shot 
at our boys as they were in sight, following the fleeing enemy 
mighty close. To open the window he had to set his gun down, 
whereupon the good woman grabbed it and wouldn't give it up 
until he j)romised to go down stairs and leave the house. If 
women can't fight they know how to helji those who do. But 
the rebel did not get away, for I followed him and saw him cut 
down by a .5th New York <'avalryman about IIH) ft-et from the 
house. He had stayed with us too long. The cavalryman I 
happened to know, for I had seen him in Syracuse, and his 
name was Ormsby. He may be living yet. There were dead 
men around the house, some of ours, but mostly Johnnies. The 
next morning as I was taken to Newtown, I saw the effects of 
the battle, and a sorry-looking sight it was. Many hundred 
wounded men of both sides lay on the ground in Newtown, 
The next day the doctors said they died like sheep the night 
before, for it was very cold during the night. Some folks say 
the Battle of Cedar ("reek was not a surjirise, but if it wasn't, 
then I don't know what a surprise party is. General and staff 
were all at sea. When the sun shone on us, about 8 A. M., 
troops could be seen all over falling back in line and in mobs, 
V)nt at .") I'. M. the rebels were running, and they looked like a 
flock of dirty slieep. We looked badly enough in the morning, 
but what a mob the Johnnies were in the evening! They threw 
away ail the blankets they liad jiicked u]( in our camjis in the 
morning and some liad I'oils as liig as a man's body. I saw 
their officers try to sto]! them, but it was a stamiiede. Since the 
war, T have seen a stampede of cattle, and it was like that of 
the rebs at Cedar Creek. To say that I felt liai)py is no name 
for the feelings I had when T saw them running. I was not 
sure of living if I had remained a prisoner in tlieir hands, for T 
was badly wounded; my jaw was broken and a large minie-ball 
was in my neck, but T forgot all my hurts in the joy of knowing 
that the enemy was beaten. T never saw tlie Old Ninth after 
that, and very few of the men that were in Company L, since 
I was sent to the liosjiital in I'hiladelphia, and was discharged 



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t herefrom in ISC..". 1 owe my life to Little Pbil and the good 
ladies of I'liiladeljiliia, for be recaptured, and they nvirsed me 
back to health. 

STEPHEN E. HURTUBISE. 



INCIDENTS OF THE BATTLE. 

Samuel F. Harris, then 1st sergeant of Company 1, gives this 
version of the beginning and progress of the battle: 

Tlie night before the fight I sent a jjrivate of my company, 
Edward Dongus (sometimes called the Wild Dutchman), with 
some money to the sutler's to buy something for breakfast. 
Captain Hughes and myself were tenting together, and I told 
Dongus not to cook his purchase till morning, and I would 
help him. His reply was. "Ich cook him to-night, Ich haf him; 
Ich wait till moruiug, Ich don't haf him." Accordingly he and 
several others tilled a large camp-kettle and cooked, I should 
think, nearly all night, for very early in the morning he came 
and pulled me out of the tent by my foot, and I went over with 
him and secured a dish of the stew, and brought It back for the 
captain: then returned and helped finish the kettle. We had 
got through our repast and were sitting around the fire talking 
and smoking, as soldiers are wont to do, when we were sur- 
prised to hear the report of two or three shots, apparently on 
picket over by the 19th Corps, and this was quickly followed 
by a volley. My first order was, "Fall in, company," and then 
I told Captain Hughes. We soon had orders to strike tents 
and to form line at the foot of the street, which we quickly did, 
and I am almost sure Comjiany I was first in line, with tents 
struck, guns stacked and waiting orders; but we had not long 
to wait, for the regiment was (piickly in line of battle, and 
soon began firing. It seemed to me as soon as the rebels would 
flank us.wewould fall back slowlyand then give it tothemagain. 
A good many from the lilth Corps who were surprised came 
rushing through our lines. Some would stop, but a great 
many kept on to the rear. Many in the 8tli and 10th Corps 
were panic-stricken, and could not be stopped. I think more 
of the liltli than the Stli ajijieared along our lines. We contintied 
to fall baik slowly, contesting every inch about two miles past 
Middletown, where we threw up a temporary breastwork of 
rails near the road, and had orders to cook our breakfast, for 
Tery few had had my good luck, and it was pretty late for 
this first meal, almost 12 o'clock. We were busy cooking when 
General Sheridan came off the road just a few feet from my 
left, and rode in front of the lines. His words, as T remember 
them. were. "Boys, we will give them the worst whijtping they 
ever had. We have got them, and not a man lives to see to- 



188 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

night without sleeping on his old eamp-gt'ound." This was all I 
could catch as he rode by, his horse all covered with foam. 
In a short time we had orders to advance, which we promptly 
obeyed, passing through a small woods in our front to a stone 
wall, where we made a short halt, but we soon advanced again, 
firing as we went, and never stopped till night. Some of the 
company went back to their old campground, though some of 
us stayed where the 19th Corps had been, but in the morning 
we took our old positions. 

The worthy sergeant had had an exceptionally good break- 
fast, but only the kindness of one of his company furnished 
him a supper. Says J. R. Xorthcott, now of Toronto, Canada: 
"The sergeant said, 'Well, boys, we shall have to wait till 
to-morrow for something to eat.' I said, 'No, sergeant, I 
have kept my haversack all day.' So we sat down and ended 
the day with a good supper, which we enjoyed as only veterans 
can." 

Mention has been made of the worthy behavior of the recruits 
who had had little or no experience. Should any close student 
of data study the appended company rolls, he will have occa- 
sion to wonder at the mortalities and casualties among the 
recently joined members. Evidently the tyros did not like the 
terms of reproach sometimes used towards them by unthinking 
comrades, and so, needlessly, exposed themselves. The old 
soldier hunts cover not only to take care of himself, but he 
knows that a live fighter is a great deal better than a dead 
hero. In his admirable history of the Vermont brigade. Col- 
onel A. F. Walker says: "Fighting experience, which went so 
far in enabling a good soldier to accomplish the most with the 
least possible danger." To stand up and take it has long been 
a characteristic of the British people and their descendants, 
but the backwoods tighter of America was just as brave and 
a great deal more successful. From a letter of one of the boys, 
who came with the recent relay, the following is copied. Like 
the good boy and soldier that he was, Alfred E. Stacey of 
Company L was giving an early account of himself to the loved 
ones at home: 

Near Strasburg. October 20. 

I had a nice time of it yesterday, whicii was going into a 
big battle and coming out just as well as I went in, except 
being tired from climbing fences and backing up and charging 
on the Johnnies. .\ ball went through Anth's (his brother) 
cap, close to his head. He says he is glad he didn't grow any 



THE VALLEY AND CEDAR CREEK. 189 

taller, for half an inch more of stature would have laid him out. 
The rebs dressed up in our clothes and relieved our pickets. 
Then they made a rush on the litth Corps and clubbed them 
with their muskets. About 7 A. M. they were on to the 6th 
Corps, and all the regiments went back but the Ninth, which 
retired slowly, tifihtin^ step by step. The rebs flanked us, and 
we got our wounds there. We went back three miles and 
made breastworks of rails; it was here that General Sheridan 
rode along. You should have heard the cheering. He got 
here about 11 A. M., and at 3 we made the charge. We faltered 
once, but rallied. 

In his diary for the same period, he enters: 

Of the five recruits, one, H. Hayhoe, is dead, and Barber and 
George (his brother) are wounded. Over twenty killed and 
wounded in Company L. We camped at night on the same 
ground they drove us from in the morning. I tried to help 
some of the rebs to quit the Rebellion. I took aim at nineteen 
of them, besides, shooting without aim. Nearly all the rebs 
were hit in the head, ours in the legs. 

His brother, George^ was shot in the thigh. 

The casualties among his comrades, recruits, is in evidence 
as to the care that older soldiers took of themselves. Three 
out of every five in the regiment would have made an excep- 
tional record. 

William H. Tucker, Company B, now of Monona, Iowa, thinks 
no company was in the fight earlier than his: 

I know our regiment stood in our original position till I had 
fired forty rounds, and was on the next forty when we fell back, 
and then we were nearly surrounded, yet we backed up in good 
order and continued to pour the lead into the Johnnies. . . . 
I remember that when the rebs came down out of the fog to 
the little brook to get behind the stone wall, I shouted to my 
comrades, "Shoot down that flag," and we shot it down four 
times, in less than seven minutes, and then they lay behind the 
wall to hold it up. 

George H. Alpeter, Company L, of Syracuse, N. Y., after 2 
P. M., was shot three times — in the right leg, above the knee; 
right forearm, and just above the right ear; went first to the 
field hospital, Newtown, and thence in an ambulance to Mar- 
tinsburg. Six live men started in that vehicle; only two 
were taken out alive at the end of the trip. And yet after all 
these punctures. Comrade Alpeter rejoined the regiment in 
front of Petersburg. Truly there is a deal of wear in human 
nature. 



190 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

George A. Pitcher, Company H, of Nunda, N. Y., writes that 
he was one of nine members of that company who put up their 
tents on the very same ground that they occupied in the morn- 
ing. Evidently the regiment was not a united body when the 
day was done, but some recalled Sheridan's promise and wanted 
to verify it. Pitcher was one of the recent comers. 

Lieutenant Fish of Company B was again wounded and 
carried from the field, many thought, for the last time; but 
there was wear in the lieutenant yet. His company had fifteen 
killed and wounded. Behind the chimney of Major Snyder's 
quarters lay three dead rebels. 

During the hottest of the morning's fighting, and when 
wounded men were going or being helped to the rear, an officer 
saw a man drop his gun and start back, and, fearing some 
might go who had no need, he took the man by the shoulder, 
saying, "Where are you going?" With a woeful face, the man 
pointed to his head, and replied, "Oh, I'm hit, I'm hit." A 
bullet had cut a hole in his hat, from which his hair instead of 
his brains protruded. Lifting his hat the officer says, "Oh, 
you are all right: it hasn't drawn blood;" whereupon the scared 
man smilingly returned to the ranks and his weapon. 

Adjutant Vincent A. Kenyon presents this graphic picture 
of a scene in this October drama: 

Acting Adjutant Philip Sturge of Company K was shot 
through the neck and fell from his horse, and as his foot was not 
released from the stirrup, he was dragged some distance in full 
view of the regiment. He was supposed to be mortally 
wounded, but he is alive to-day. When his foot was freed, the 
horse gallojjcd off wildly across the open plain or pasture to the 
enemy, entering their lines, though he, apparently, had no in- 
tention of stopping, for more than a hundred rebels tried to 
head him off, waving battle-Hags, hats and guns in front of 
him; but he dodged them all and made straight for our lines, 
about a quarter of a mile to our left, amidst a shower of bul- 
lets. In a second, before any one could stop him. he had made 
his way through our soldiers and. coming up behind Colonel 
Snyder's cream-colored horse, taking his i)lace upon the col- 
onel's left, came to a dead halt. In a moment Colonel Snyder 
had another officer in the saddle. The whole affair did not take 
ten minutes, nor even five, as he went on a keen run, and did 
not stop nor change his gait till he reported for duty to our 
colonel. Being a white liorse, or nearly so, he made one of the 
grand sights of the war; his head and tail were well uj) as he 
ran to and from the rebel lines, and when in them, seeming to 



THK VALLEY AND CEDAR CREEK. 191 

be on inspection bent, lie kept moving fast, as much as to say, 
"No, yon don't." The view was immense, not a tree nor a 
hedge, and the lines were not more than a quarter of a mile 
apart, firing into each other's faces almost. Upon one portion 
of the line, the tiring almost ceased as we watched the horse, 
he being in full sight of the regiment from start to finish. 
When he took his place again by the colonel's side, cheers 
went up. and then the shooting began again. 

General Early in his account of the battle says: 
This was a case of a glorious victory, given up by my own 
troops after they had won it, and it is to be accounted for on 
the ground of the partial demoralization caused by the plunder 
of the enemy's camps, and from the fact that the men under- 
took to judge for themselves when it was proper to retire. Had 
they but waited, the mischief on the left would have been 
remedied. 1 have never been able to satisfy myself that the 
enemy's attack, in the afternoon, was not a demonstration to 
cover his retreat during the night. It certainly was not a vig- 
orous one, as is shown by the fact that the very small force 
with Ramseur and Goggin held him in check so long, and the 
loss in killed and wounded in the division which lirst gave 
way was not heavy, and was the least in numbers of all but 
one, though it was the third in strength, and its relative loss 
was the least of all the divisions. . . . There was an indi- 
viduality about the Confederate soldier which often caused 
him to act in battle according to his own opinions, and thereby 
impair his own efficiency; and the tempting bait offered by the 
rich plunder of the enemy's well-fed and well-clothed troops, 
was frequently too great for our destitute soldiers and caused 

them to pause in the career of victory • 

It may be asked why with my small force I made the attack. 
I can only say we had been fighting large odds during the 
whole war, and I knew there was no chance of lessening them. 
It was of the utmost consequence that Sheridan should be 
prevented from sending troops to Grant, and General Lee, in 
a letter received a day or two before, had expressed an earnest 
desire that a victory should be gained in the valley if possible, 
and it could not be gained without fighting for it. I did hope 
to gain one by surprising the enemy in his camp, and then 
thought, and still think, I would have had it if my directions 
had been strictly complied with, and my troops had awaited 
my orders to retire. 

This explanation was written by our opponent the year after 
the close of the war, and is as good a setting forth as his side 
could have. Whatever the cause, whether individuality of the 
.soldier or the fortune of war, terrible disaster overtook the Con- 
federates, and the to them bright sun of the morning became 



192 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLKRY. 

at eve the gloomiest of objects, and though there were Con- 
federates in the vallev to the end. they were of comparatively 
little consequence; their power to seriously cripple had departed 
with their losses on this 19th day of October. 

Early lost 1860 killed and wounded with above 12(M) pris- 
oners; twenty-four cannon fell into our hands, besides the same 
number, taken in the morning, recaptured by us in the after- 
noon; we retook all our lost ambulances and seized fifty-six of 
his, along with many stands of colors; in addition to all of this. 
the cavalry captured and burned many baggage-wagons and 
ambulances. So effectually had Early's artillery been captured 
(he had lost fifty-six pieces in all) that when a new requisition 
on the Richmond War Department was made, the order was 
filled, but a waggish clerk directed the same to General P. H. 
Sheridan, care of General Jubal A. Early, and it, too, in time, 
reached its destination. 

Nor did we escape without serious gaps in our own ranks. 
The morning's attack had swept more than 1400 men into the 
hands of the enemy, and these, kept in order. Early says were 
the only men under his direction who were not in confusion 
in the grand culmination. Indeed, he ascribes the lack of 
more vigorous pursuit to the fact that the Union cavalry mis- 
took these prisoners, in the twilight, for a compact, battle- 
ordered array of Confederates. We lost 569 killed, and 3425 
wounded, a record calculated to distribute sorrow through 
thousands of northern homes. In the final aggregates, it is in- 
teresting to note that our own regiment, in this battle for the 
first time fighting together, lost more men than any other 
organization at Cedar Creek. Sixty-four of our comrades were 
killed or mortally wounded, and the other wounded brought 
our total of casualties up to 208. Comparing other heavy artil- 
lery regiments, presumably as large as ours, we find the 1st 
Vermont losing 24 killed and mortally wounded, with an aggre- 
gate of 107, including 20 missing. The 2d Connecticut foots 
up 44 as above, with an aggregate of 190, including 60 miss- 
ing. No other regiment in the division, save the 10th Vermont, 
needs more than one numeral to express the killed. In our 
own brigade all the other regiments together do not equal 
our loss. It is evident that there was reason for the boast, 
made by the boys of the Ninth, that they stood up and fought, 
and that the enemy appeared to have no diflBculty in finding 



THE VALLEY AND CEDAR CEBEK. 193 

them. No member of the regiment ever failed to accord the 
highest praise to Lieutenant Colonel Snyder for the masterly 
manner in which he led his boys on that day. He was coolness 
and courage personified. 

General officers as well as their men were much in the way 
of bullets, and General Charles Russell Lowell of the 2d Mas- 
sachusetts Cavalry, in the battle commanding a brigade, who 
had ridden so bravely in the charge at Winchester, here rode 
to his death; Colonel Joseph Thoburn, a division commander 
in the 8th Corps, and General Daniel B. Bidwell of the 3d 
Brigade. 2d Division, 6th Corps, had gone down in the early 
morning. Colonel J. H. Kitching of the 6th New York Heavy 
Artillery was fatally wounded, while missiles found Colonel 
R. S. Mackenzie and William H. Penrose, both commanding 
brigades. General Ricketts of our own division was wounded 
soon after the battle began, and was carried from the field; 
General Grover of the 19th Corps was severely injured, and no 
6th Corps man will ever forget the bloody face that our gal- 
lant Wright carried over the field from early morn until the 
fight was fought and won. 

The battle and the victory made Sheridan a major general 
in the United States Army. 

It is always difficult to give exact data concerning numbers 
engaged. As a rule both sides, for obvious reasons, will reduce 
their statements as much as possible; but the following compi- 
lation made by General Richard B. Irwin, historian of the 19th 
Army Corps, may be considered as fair as any. He says: 
"Wright commanded an effective force of not more than 31,000 
officers and men of all arms, made up of 9000 in the 6th Corps; 
9.500 in the 19th Corps; 6000 in Crook's command, and 6500 
cavalry. The infantry probably numbered 23,000: Ricketts, 
8500; Emory, 9000; Crook, 5500. Of these, therefore, the hard 
fighting fell on 17,500. The losses in the 6th and 19th Corps 
nearly all occurred in the early morning, being about 4500; the 
two corps should have mustered 1.3,500 for the counter-attack 
in the afternoon, yet the ground they then stood upon, from 
the road to the brook, measures barely 7400 feet. With all 
allowances, therefore. Sheridan can not have taken more than 
8000 men into this attack. This leaves out Crook's men bodily, 
and calls for 5500 unrepentant stragglers from the ranks of 
Emory and Wright — one man in three. After all there is noth- 
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ing SO extraordinary in this, but strange indeed would it have 
been if many of these slculkers had come bacli into the tight 
as Sheridan considerately declares they did. 

"As to Early's force, the difficulty of coming to a positive 
conclusion is even greater. General Early himself says he went 
into the battle with but 8800 muskets. General Dawes, per- 
haps the most accomplished statistician of the war. makes the 
total present for duty. 22.000; of these 15.000 would be infantry. 
The figures presented in the Century War Book call for 15.000 
of all arms. Of these 10.000 would be infantrv." 




FORD AT CEDAR CREEK. 



C H A. P T E R XIX. 



From Cedar Crkek to Petersburg. 



If possible the day after a battle is more trying to the nerves 
than the tight itself. Then there is the excitement, amounting 
almost to intoxication, to prompt the soldier to action, but when 
the foe has tied and we seek out and bury our dead, then come 
tears, the trembling lip, and the heartache, to last till its latest 
throb. One man buries on the tield his tent-mate. To one 
noi'thern home will go the sad news that husband and father 



FROM CEDAR CREEK TO PETERSBURG. 



196 



are slain on tin- same day and now sleep side by side. For 
days after the tijjht, along the stone walls, dark, clotted masses 
proclaim the pools of blood where life was rendered. 

Besides our own comrades, lying with their white upturned 
faces, the ground is strewn with the dead bodies of our late 
enemies once as quick as we, those who with exultant shout 
dashed through our ranks on yestermorn. Ti'uly they are 

''Friend, foe, — in one red burial blent!" 

While the cavalry hangs on the rear of the demoralized Con- 
federates, making their rout complete, to the infantry comes the 
task of rendering back to earth the clay which till yesterday 
had marched, camped, hoped and suffered with us. Their 
bivouac is to be eternal; we are to take up the strife on the 
morrow, respond once more to the bugle-blast, but 

"No sound can wake them to glory again." 

Their forms will be missed in the home circles, their names 
will be preserved in the national archives, but as active par- 
ticipants in the battle of life, they have ceased and passed out 
into the unseen. 

Till November 9th some part of the regiment with the army 
remains in camp near Cedar creek. The weather advances 
from cold rain and frosts to snow and need of winter quarters, 
and reveille conies earlier than ever. 




From "Hardtack and Coffee." by penulsaiou. 

ROLL-CALL. 



196 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

As it is evidently not the intention of the authorities to keep 
us here all winter, but little provision is made for cold weather, 
only now and then a mud and stick chimney at the end of a 
tent to admit of a better lire. Fence-rails have become very 
scarce, and sometimes are carried a mile. It is, however, no 
life of ease and inactivity. There are wagon-trains to be 
guarded, prisoners to be escorted, and no end of foraging to be 
done. One of the first tasks to be performed is that of escorting 
the captured rebels to a place of confinement. 

Our regiment takes its part in escort duty, and on the 21st 
Major Burgess starts in command of the 500 or more detailed 
for this purpose. There are about 2000 of our captured foemen, 
and it is a responsible matter to see them safely placed in final 
custody. The route is through Winchester and Bunker Hill 
to Martinsburg. Notwithstanding the Confederates" long ex- 
perience, many of them suffer from blistered feet. A part of 
the trip is made through a drizzling i-ain. We reach Martins- 
burg in the afternoon of the 22d, and see the Johnnies safely 
stowed on the train in care of a few men for each car. Then 
the majority of the men return to our regiment, while the 
guard goes on with the train to Harper's Ferry. There they 
change cars, and rations are served. The orders are to use the 
men civilly, but to guard them closely. On arrival in Baltimore, 
the rebels are jdaoed in Fort McHenry. Late in the evening 
they are taken thence and placed upon a transport, which pro- 
ceeded down Chesapeake bay to Point Lookout, just at the 
mouth of the Potomac. 

During the night one of the prisoners told Sergeant S. F. 
Harris of Company I that there was a plan afoot to overcome 
the guard, capture the boat, run it ashore and burn it, then to 
make their way across the country to rebeldom. Something 
similar to this had been done with the transport Roanoke. As 
this prisoner asserted his intention of taking the oath of alle- 
giance whenever ojiporttinity offered, there seemed to be some 
ground of belief in his words. The commanding officer was 
informed, and the cannon trained to sweep the decks and orders 
were issued to be particularly vigilant. The break was to take 
place at midnight, and at that hour there was a stir among 
the prisoners, but they were ordered to lie down, under penalty 
of being shot. They were not slow to comply, but whispers 
were heard among them of traitors. Nothing further occurred 



FROM CEDAR CREEK TO rETEESBURG. 197 

before reaehiiifr Poiut Lookout, where those who did uot go 
"whirling uj) the valley" were turned over to the care of negro 
troops, a fact which nearly broke the hearts of some of the 
F. F. V.s. 

Early on the L'oth of October, the men who had guarded 
prisoners to Martinsburg and had been waiting there a couple 
of days, started back with others in charge of a wagou-traiu. 
They had gone only a few miles south of Bunker Hill when 
they were assaulted by Moseby's* men. who were in consider- 
able force for them. However, the presence of artillery with 
the escort afforded Colonel Moseby a much wanner reception 
than he had calculated upon. Accordingly, he withdrew his 
troops quite barren of trophies, though earlier he had captured 
General Alfred N. Duflie. who was carelessly riding in a light 
wagon in front of the train. Of this affair. Moseby's historian, 
Captain James J. Williamson. Company A of the Rangers, 
says: "The train was a large one, and had started from ilartins- 
burg early in the morning with a guard composed of Currie's 
brigade, together with the 5th Wisconsin Volunteers, the 9th 
New York Heavy Artillery, and a force of cavalry made up of 
several detachments, all under command of Colonel Currie." 

Xot being fully aware of the length and strength of the 
train and escort. Moseby hurriedly disposed his force for the 
assault: Chapman and 5[ountjoy with one squadron, to charge 



*No part of the Confederacy had more nor more persistent and at 
the same time more evasive guerrillas and bushwhackers than the 
Shenandoah valley. It was the stamping-ground of Moseby, by tar 
the most noted of all the irregular gangs of fighters. His deeds and 
those of his followers, however admired by the South, were scarcely 
better than those of highwaymen. October 3rd Lieutenant John R. 
Meigs, engineer on Sheridan's staff, was murdered near Harrisonburg, 
within the Union lines. For this everything combustible within a 
radius of five miles was ordered burned, but the command was not 
literally obeyed. In November Lieutenant Colonel C. W. Tolles, chief 
quartermaster of the 6th Corps, and Captain Buclianan, 3rd Division 
commissary, also General Inspector Doctor Emil Ohlenschlager, were 
waylaid and shot. Captain Buchanan was murdered under circum- 
stances of peculiar atrocity. Such events prompted Sheridan to send 
General Wesley Merritt through the passes and fastnesses of the Blue 
Ridge, with the aim of completely destroying the resources and hiding- 
places of these hard riders and cut-throats. The story of Mosebj' and 
his men as told in Captain Williamson's "Moseby's Rangers" eclipses 
the wildest flights of fiction. 



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in frontj while he, with Richards' squadron, to assail the rear. 
The cavalry were easily driven back, but the infantry proved 
too strong, and when the artillery opened fire, Moseby drew off 
his men, hoping that the cavalry would follow them up, so 
that he could fall upon them at a safe distance from the in- 
fantry and artillery. But this they would not do. The escort 
seemed to understand that their duty was to guard the train, 
and they "stuck to it." Our own detachment was under the com- 
mand of Captain S. F. Lamoreaux of Company F. 

The capture of General Duifie made some stir, and the event 
was the subject of several dispatches, one of them being from 
our late Colonel Seward, now brigadier general in command 
at Martinsburg. Sheridan had little sympathy for the captured 
oflScer,* saying, "He was captured by his own stupidity." 

Our boys reached their old camp without further adventures 
at sundown of the 26th; also Captain Squyer reported same 
day. Meantime, on the 22d, the beautiful horse that had borne 
Colonel Snyder so gallantly in the great battle, and that had 
been to our boys what the white plumes of Henry of Navarre 
were at Ivry, succumbed to his wounds, regretted by every man 
in the regiment. ''Do you remember the colonel's cream-col- 
ored horse?" is a query heard to this day where comrades meet. 




From "Hardtack and Coffee." by perniiseion. 



•Brigadier General Alfred N. DuflB6 was born In France in 1836; saw 
distinguished service in the Crimea and in the Franco-Austrian War of 
1859. Coming to America at the beginning of our Civil War, he early 
took sides with the North. Governor Sprague of Rhode Island made 
him colonel of the Ist Rhode Island Cavalry, and he was later promo- 
ted. During his captivity he was held in Danville, where so many of 
the Ninth's men were confined. He was the leader in the attempted 
break in December, 1864. After his parole in February, 1865, he was 
sent to the department of the Missouri, and there served until the end 
of the war. The last ten years of his life were spent as United States 
consul at Cadiz, Spain, where he died in 1880. 



FROM CEDAR CREEK TO PETERSBURG. 199 

October 30th Companies A, G, C and D guard a train back 
to Martinsburji, late Captain, now Major, Squyer in command. 
He had been awav ever since his wound at Cold Harbor, and 
had his routine to learn over again. 

The 27fli Major Burgess and his prisoners' escort returned. 
During these three weeks of stay on Cedar creek, though the 
enemy was completely demoralized and his exhibition only 
sporadic, guerrillas were common, and marauding raiders were 
constantly expected, consequently there was little of the rest 
that comes from freedom from anxiety. The round of parade, 
drill, etc., was kept up notwithstanding drenching rains, which 
were common. 

November 1st, a foraging party went seven miles away and 
secured honey and hogs and a quantity of hay, leaving one- 
half ton for the old man owner, who sought it as an act of 
charity. It is pleasant to record this retention of a heart on 
the Federals' part. It is probable that no one item among 
the valley products made a more lasting impression upon the 
army moving along the Shenan- 
doah than honey. Ask any man 
who served there what he remem- 
bers best, and the chances are he 
will answer, "Honey." They be- 
came expert capturers of the 
same, though the accompanying 
picture shows what sometimes 
befell the careless plunderer. 
Martinsburg prices current are 

. , ,. ^„ , From ■•IIaidt;ick and Coffee," by pcnnissiOD. 

interestmg: sugar, 25 cents per 

pound; cheese, 40; butter, 60; milk, 10 cents per quart. 

November .5th came the first snow-fall, but the camp-duty 
goes on just the same; Companies H and L on picket; four men 
and a corporal on a post. The vidette is thirteen rods away 
from the post in the daytime and three rods away in the night. 
The posts are about fourteen rods apart. The momentous pres- 
idential election of 1864 came on the 8th of November, just as 
late as possible, and it is not improbable that the movement of 
the Ninth was delayed till after the voting was done. Our men 
gave Lincoln a large vote, as might have been expected. 

On the 9th of November begins the falling back, moving at 
9.30 A. M. and camping between Newtown and Winchester. 




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possibly four miles from the latter place. Except as exact 
camp location was varied, we remained here till December 3d, 
the chanjie of place being caused by a desire to be nearer the 
base of supplies. There are the daily foraging expeditions, and 
the wonder is that there was anything left worth taking. Some- 
how or other the enemy managed to make a deal of noise 
around us on occasion. On the 10th we change our position, 
bringing our regiment on extreme right of corps, division and 
brigade. The 11th sees the tents going up in systematic man- 
ner with carefully made chimneys and tireplaces. In the after- 
noon an alarm calls the boys out with orders to pack up; but 
firing ceased after dark. The next morning we were stirred up 
before daylight, form battle-line and march to crest of hill, 
where we carried rails and resumed our pristine calling of mak- 
ing breastworks. Lie behind them all day. and are relieved 
at night. We tire oil old loads in guns, return to camp and 
get our suppers. 




Froai ''Ilardtack End Cotfee," by piTniiBsion. 

FRYING HARDTACK. 



This is our part in tluM-avalry skirmish of Newtown. Early, 
hearing of Sheridan's withdrawal, fancies that the latter has 
sent troops to rctersburg, and that there may In- a chance for 
him (Early) to retrieve Ids lost fortunes, but the reconuoissance 
reveals the main force as strong as ever. It was on this occa- 
sion that Jimmy H.. a character of Company .\, though pretty 
well known throughout the n'gimeut, immortalizes liiniself. 
At a fine, large spring a mile and a half from our camp, near 



FUOM CEnAR CREEK TO PETERSRURG. 201 

that of the cavalry, we were accustomed to {jet water. On ac- 
count of the distance, one man would carry a large number of 
canteens, thus savinji many steps. It was Jimmy's turn to go. 
He had fifteen or sixteen canteens. Later he came running 
back bareheaded, minus all his canteens, his scant hair fairly 
erect with terror, shouting, in the richest of brogues, "Begobs, 
bys, the whole ribbel ahrmy is comin"." All of us had to 
double-quick in the direction of Jimmy's scare and spend the 
night in throwing up breastworks, but the "ribbels" had been 
whipped by the cavalry long before we could have been of any 
service. On our way out we found all the canteens save one, 
to which some thirsty soldier had apparently frozen, for be it 
known that canteens in the army, like umbrellas at home, were 
liable to sudden appropriation. 

The performance of the 13th is similar, for we start at 4 
o'clock again, and as before form in battle-line; get more rails 
and repair works impaired by burning of last night. In the 
afternoon 150 prisoners with two pieces of artillery, captured 
yesterday, pass through. Though a detail of men is kept in 
the breastworks, the majority of men are interested in trying to 
secure food and maintaining regular camp-life. On the 16th 
came a brigade review by General Seymour, division com- 
mander. Regiment complimented, for we number as many as 
the rest of the brigade. Uuriug t'ne days there is never-ending 
breastwork making, and blisters come on soldierly palms, 
much to the disgust of the possessors, since that result of work- 
ing for Uncle Sam is not popular. 

The 19th, just one month from the great Battle of Cedar 
Creek, in behalf of Company E. Major William Wood gave to 
Lieutenant Colonel Snyder, after parade, a tweuty-five-dollar 
pair of spurs. The evident embarrassment of both otticers was 
greatly to their credit, their forte being deeds rather than 
words. 

Sheridan's review of the 6th Corps, on the 21st, is a memor- 
able event in the memory of the men present. Though rain fell 
all day, the review went on just the same. It was no ordinary 
array of men which passed before one of the most remarkable 
soldiers of the world's history. Man and men were well worthy 
of each other. Neither Sheridan uor the corps had ever been 
found wanting. Our regiment was on the extreme left of the 
infantry. The cavalry go out on reconnoissance, and railroad 



202 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

connections to Winchester are completed. The 22d, Lieutenant 
Yard took fifty men from I and as nianv more from G and 
started on a foragin}; trip over the hills, ten miles and back. 
Loaded six wagons with corn and hay, besides three hives of 
honey, lots of pork, beans, apples and apple-butter, all hidden 
in the woods, but the boys smelled them out. 

Thanksgiving day for 1864 came on November 24th, and the 
good folks at home in the North had done their best to make 
the day a pleasant one. They had sent a large quantity of 
turkeys, geese and chickens for soldiers' consumption, but 
somehow or other when toll has been taken at all the ports of 
entry, the quantity left for the men was hardly adequate. The 
latter always thought the quartermaster's department a very 
hungry institution; at any rate there were not enough birds 
to go round. Thus to the Ninth there came sixty turkeys and 
geese, just one for every seventeen men, any four of whom 
would undertake to devour the very largest of them and then 
clamor for more. However, raffling for a Thanksgiving dinner 
had not been unknown at home in the palmy days of peace, 
and it did not take long to resolve upon lot-drawing for the 
disposal of them. Accordingly a lucky few got the fowls, and 
invited in whom they chose to help eat. The great majority 
looked on in hungry envy, but the result to them was not "very 
fillin'." Still we were not starving by any means, and all sorts 
of dishes made up from commissary sources and from the 
neighboring country, served up with recollections of home, 
made the food part of the day pass pretty well. Some boys 
bought out the rights of others and had their birds cooked by 
the ofliicers' servants. Here is the bill of fare of one mess got 
from the sutler, and the cost of each item: 1 quart of pickles, 
25 cents; 1 bottle of mustard, 50 cents; 20 cakes, 50 cents; 
i pound of raisins, 25 cents; these, with beef, beef's heart, 
hardtack and coffee stayed the stomachs in blue till the turkey 
came at nightfall from the lieutenant's cook. As it is the 
chronicler's duty to record bad as well as good items, it must 
be stated that whatever lack there may have been in solid 
refreshment, there were unlimited quantities of liquids, to the 
extent that the evening brigade dress-parade was said to havv^ 
been quite a spirited affair. 

The 2.")th and 2(itli days saw considerable parties go out for 
forage. They are obliged to go (initc a distance from camp. 



FROM CEDAU CUEEK TO PETERSBURG. 



203 



twelve miles or thereabouts, the intervenin<r country having 
been so thoroughly scoured. The usual plunder is found, 
though frequently the best items are hidden in the woods. One 
party thus comes upon a quantity of honey and apple-butter. 
A hive of bees has no terror for the adept forager. The eleven 
wagons are brought in, well loaded with all sorts. Still we are 
not wholly obdurate, and a guard is placed in one house at the 
owner's solicitation, and at another the effusive gratitude of 
the mistress thereof is blush-provoking to the captain, whose 
modesty is only equaled by his gallantry. The manner of cook- 
ing our meat was not the home way, but it was effectual. 




From "llardtiick and Coffee," by permiesioD. 

BROILING STEAK. 



It is the second day's trip that a party of guerrillas swoop 
down on a squad of our men, largely of Company B, and includ- 
ing Lieutenant Fish's colored servant Sam, and gather them 
in. After relieving the soldiers of their blue uniforms, and leav- 
ing Confederate gray in exchange, they made off, taking Sam 
with them, a fact for which they were subsequently sorry, for 
the "colored gemmen" succeeded in paying them off by getting 
them all into the Union lines only two days later. Perhaps 
the loss of Surgeon Sabin's horse, ridden on this occasion by his 
orderly, afforded as much regret as any jiart of the event. This 
same raid is described by another, who says: "The rebels set out 
to hang the colored servant at once. They even had a rope 



204 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

about his neck, but finally concluded, if saved, he might be of 
some service to them. The enemy hung around so closely that 
foraging was risky, but two boys who had been on guard de- 
termined not to return to camp empty-handed. So they went 
off on their own hook. The first house they entered had three 
big masculines, presumably rebels, consequently one of us stood 
guard while the other ransacked, finding only a little hoecake 
for his pains. The main party had found a big jar of butter, 
covered by a brass kettle, hidden in the top of a fallen tree, 
but we seemed unlucky. However, on leaving the house, we 
saw two horses feeding in a field near some woods. We debated 
whether the riders might not be near by, and a rolled Union 
overcoat was on one saddle; but I wasn't going back to camp 
with nothing to show for my trip, so I just went in and took 
one of the steeds. When T. saw I was not molested he took the 
other, and didn't we ride back to camp in style! for the horses 
were no old plugs, but real fine young beasts. They were 
mighty useful, too, for we had to carry water some distance; 
but a horse-load of canteens just helped out amazingly. No 
trouble in getting forage for them. When the time came to 
break camp and start for Washington, I just 'drew' a small 
open wagon and loaded in no end of traps belonging to the 
boys and rode to the station kiting. I had expected to turn 
the equine loose when through with him. but a native offered 
me his watch for the whole outfit. I jumped at the trade, and 
then sold the time-keeper for $15. T. let his beast run. not be- 
ing so lucky as I was. I wasn't finding any fault with war 
just then. As I sat on the top of the car, I saw some of the 
boys holding the attention of a sutler in front, while the rest 
of the party were stealing from the rear all they could reach." 
Is there any wonder that sutler's prices were high? 

Cam]* routine, dear to the oflicers, disliked by the men, fin- 
ished out the month and made a beginning of December, though 
our departure is evidently at hand, since the 1st Division left 
on the 1st, and on the '2ii came the oi'ders for us to be ready 
to follow. 

Camp is broken on the morning of the 3d. and we march 
four miles beyond Winchester, where we take the cars a little 
before noon. Proceed thence to Harper's Ferry, whence we 
ride as the exigencies of railway service will permit to Wash- 
ington, getting there in the caily morning of the 4th. Evident- 



FROM CEDAR CREEK TO PETERSBURG. 20& 

ly the government is not sending us on a pleasure excursion, 
for our stay in the Capital is very brief, only long enough to 
get down to Arsenal dock and to eat our breakfast. The trans- 
port Hermann Livingston is in waiting, and we are off before 
noon. Our boat is a rapid one, easily passing all others. Once 
more we are afloat and passing the scenes made familiar during 
the preceding two years and more. Here at our right is Alex- 
andria, with no end of recollections of past days there, and at 
the left rises Rozier's bluff, with Fort Foote surmounted, the 
product of our hands. Again we note Mount Vernon, Fort 
Washington and Belle Plain Landing, and night shuts down 
upon us still ploughing our way towards Petersburg and 
Grant's relentless grasp. At daybreak we pass from the Chesa- 
peake into the James, seeing Fortress Monroe at our right, but 
we do not stop, steaming by the several vessels bearing other 
parts of our division. It is 2 P. M. when we reach City Point, 
and towards night we land, march a mile or so, and camp. 

It is about sundown on the 6th that we take a train for the 
front. Our return is quite in contrast from that made in the 
dust of the preceding July, en route to our summer and autum- 
nal quarters. The ride is soon ended, and we are quickly at 
Meade's station, where we alight, and under direction seek the 
place reserved for us. Scarcely more than half as many men 
return to Petersburg as left in the preceding July. The months 
had sadly ravaged our ranks. The railroad laid by Grant for 
military purposes was very useful, though it violated nearly 
all the rules of railroad engineering. It was laid on the surface 
of the ground with little or no ballasting, and still less grad- 
ing, so that in places both ends of a train might be visible 
while the middle was lost in an intervening valley. The sta- 
tions bore the names, as a general thing, of prominent com- 
manders, and were as liable to be moved as those soldiers them- 
selves. 



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CHAPTER XX. 

Petersburg Through March, 1865. 

Though we had been in front of Petersburg before, there is 
very little to identify our surroundings. We march past the 
headquarters of General Meade, and halting near, we are told, 
the lines held by the 5th Corps, we lie as best we can till morn- 
ing, the 7th of December, when it appears we have relieved 
the Maryland, or 3d Brigade, 2d Division of the 5th Corps, and 




PETERSBURG THROUGH MARCH, 1865. 207 

have fallen heirs to their winter quarters. If for a few mo- 
ments we congratulate ourselves on having houses ready made, 
we are doomed to early disappointment, for it seemed that 
these structures were too near the breastworks, and we were 
ordered to tear them down, and move back 100 feet, so that 
none should be within 200 feet of the works. Of course this 
order does not come without a deal of turning round, having to 
move no less than four times. We are at the extreme left of 
the line, and as our orders to destroy and move back came 
late, we have another cold night under the open sky. 

The morning of the 8th we are astir early, and under arms, 
for the 2d Battalion, Companies A. C, L and H, with K 
added, is ordered to Fort Wadsworth, five or six rods from 
AYeldon railroad, and very near the famous yellow house, 
all under the command of Major William Wood. At 
the right there is heavy picket-firing, but all is quiet 
in our immediate front. The fort has four Parrott guns and 
four light brass twelve-pounders. Those who did not go to the 
fort had to get behind the breastworks. Water froze in can- 
teens, and at least one man claims to have had his foot frozen. 
It is evident we have not yet reached any sfutu quo location, 
for Company L moves several rods away from the fort, and the 
1st and .3d Battalions are off with the rest of the corps to help 
the .5th and 2d if needed, on their Southside railroad venture, 
in direction of 8tony Creek. 

The fort is to be garrisoned each night by twenty-five men 
and one officer. The boys who remain in camp and are still 
shelterless work on new quarters. There was more moving 
with new locations, each one, if possible, being worse than the 
last. For the sake of exercise (?). there was a double-quick 
march to brigade headquarters. For a rarity soft bread was 
drawn. To crown the happenings of the day came a severe 
snow-storm. Complaints about quarters are numerous, and the 
10th records nine changes of position, some getting back to 
their former quarters, or where they had been, only to find 
everything stripped, chimneys torn down, but in the midst of 
snow and sleet the snow is scraped away, the water is bailed 
out, and camp is again made. 

It has been a long and tedious day. We were under arms at 
5.1.5 A. M., and so continued till after sunrise. Fully three 
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208 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

who lay on the ground through the night, as the morning 
dawned, saw in every direction little snow-covered mounds 
which under the influence of the bugle-blast developed "boys 
in blue." Some thought they saw reminders of Marshall Ney's 
bivouacs in the terrible retreat, though some of the French 
slept ne'er to waken. Our boys revived speedily. We marched 
half a mile and formed in line; there was brisk skirmishing in 
front, and for a time it seemed as though there was business 
in store for us. However, it all subsided, and we move back 
as above. Camp in a mud-hole on the 11th, and what a time 
to introduce recruits to army life, but they came and had to 
take things as they found them. 

Work on winter-huts is brisk. For more than a week the men 
have the privilege of trying to make their quarters endurable, 
aside from the regular round of guard and garrison duty. It 
seemed that the army was as well settled as it could be under 
a commander who never rested. "The all summer line" was 
extended into the winter, and only Omniscience knew how 
much longer it might continue. All that the Book of Fate 
revealed was the page before us, and in that we read work of 
some kind for every day. There were fatigue, drill, parade and 
the ever-recurring round of picket. All have to take turns in 
the fort, going in before day and staying till after sunrise. 
Then, too, there is guard-duty every other night from 9 to 1, or 
from 1 to daybreak. December 18th 1(10 guns are fired from 
Fort Sedgwick* in honor of Thomas' victory at Nashville. 
Our foe was just as alert as ourselves, and stagnation was not 
one of our lurking dangers. 

In making our quarters as comfortable as possible all sorts 
of ingenious devices were had. Tin cans were sought; solder 
is melted therefrom, that with the pieces eavestroughs might 
be made; placed with the proper slant they were eflfectual. The 
weather was of all sorts: extremes of cold, followed by rain and 
mud. Seldom was the physical man under greater strain, yet 
it must have been harder for the rebels than for us, since the 
most of them were less used to frigid temperature than we. 

The exigencies which governed our food supply no man can 
understand. Here if anywhere rations should be regular and 



•Fort Sedgwick was generally known as Fort Hell, and its opposite 
Confederate fortification. Fort Mahone, as Fort Damnation. 



PETERSBURG THROUGH MARCH, 1865. 209 

ample. Foraging was out of the question, for the region had 
become a Sahara, but hunger was a frequent sensation, and 
when, for some reason, known only to the authorities, the 
sutler was forbidden to sell us supplies, what was there left 
for us to do but to raid him? A sutler raid has a distinct 
place in army memories, and that of December 20th, when the 
i2d Battalion went in for something to eat, was a busy occasion. 
Of course profit and loss compel the sutler to charge still higher 
prices for all losses thus incurred. It did seem rather hard 
for the much-abused sutler to have to be a scapegoat for the 
commissary department. 

It has a gruesome sound, but the chief diversion of the latter 
part of 1864 was the attending of hangings in the vicinity. 
Disciplinary rigor had advanced till death for desertion was 
actually inflicted. Both the 2d and oth Corps had several ex- 
hibitions. In one case December 23d, in the 2d Corps, three 
men who had gone over to the rebels and had been recaptured, 
stood upon the same trap and went down at once. It was 
claimed that one of them had been a famous bounty-jumper, 
having gone through the to him farce of enlistment no less 
than sixteen times. Three had been hanged the preceding Fri- 
day, and two more followed the next. The traditions of hang- 
man's day were preserved even in war-time. 

Those whose rations of sugar do not satisfy have to pay 25 
cents a pound at the sutler's. Candles to help shorten the 
night are 12^ cents each. Stationery is expensive, too, a quire 
costing 40 cents and a bunch of envelopes the same. A pair of 
government socks wear out in two days. The news of Sher- 
man's capture of Savannah made the boys about wild, and we 
shouted till we were hoarse, the wise ones being sure that we 
should be home for July 4th. 

Christmas comes on Sunday, and has little to distinguish it 
from other days. Few dainties grace our tables, but hunger 
and health make substantials taste good. A major writes: 
"Dine on pork, potatoes, bread and coffee, good enough for a 
king." No plum-pudding or roast goose in that. While some 
play seven-up for the scant stationery given by the Christian 
Commission, there are those who piously eschew cards and take 
comfort in Beecher's Sermons. The year went out with a bang, 
for as if to compensate for long inactivity, the Johnnies, or 
several hundred picked men of them, move on our picket-line 
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at 5.30 in the morning. At first they breali through, but we 
rally quickly and drive them back. Two of our men are killed, 
and twenty or more are captured. Several also are wounded. 

John Colligan of Company K, whose corporal's chevrons are 
almost new on this last day of 1864, tells the story of that 
eventful occasion. "There were captured with me Samuel P. 
Gray, Michael McKnight, Andrew Jackson and Barney Riley. 
We were taken at about midnight, when it was as dark as 
pitch. The rebels made a raid in force on our picket-line. It 
is claimed that a Wisconsin company broke and let them 
through, so that they got between our lines and the camj). 
While we were defending in front they assailed our rear. I 
had charge of a post with seven men, having been on duty con- 
tinuously for seventy-two hours with no relief. After capture 
we were marched to a stockade between Petersburg and Wel- 
don railroad, where we were searched and robbed of all the 
valuables we had. Then we were taken to Petersburg, kept 
in hunger and cold for several days, and thence were sent to 
Libby prison in Richmond, where we suffered all sorts of pri- 
vations. After several days in Libby, we were transferred to 
Pemberton prison, also in Carey street, where we remained till 
February 14th. 186.5. when we were sent down the James river 
for exchange, getting back to the regiment in time for the end." 

About this time some who had been extremely careful of 
their precious selves began to venture back to the regiment. 
The se(]uel showed that they came too soon. Colonel Snyder 
goes home on a furlough. 

1865. 

During January the Ninth remains in quarters as in Decem- 
ber. Forts Keene, Fisher and \Vadsworth seem to be the 
nearest fortifications. Fifth ('orps is a mile back of us, and 
the Engineer Corps between. On the left of our corps is the 
2d, and the 9th is on the right. Quarters are made of poles 
with tent-coverings, lOxfi on the ground, ii feet high. Weather 
varies from ice cold to warm sunshine. On the 6th a deserter 
from the 4th New Jersey in the 1st Division is shot. 

On the 7th of .January our division commandei', General Tru- 
man Seymour, addressed a letter to the corps authorities sug- 
gesting the formation of a Hd Brigade, saying there were 4.j0t) 



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211 



men in the division, and of these the 9th New York had 1140 
enlisted men. He would make a brigade of this and one of 
the other regiments. Evidently his proposal did not find favor, 
for nothing more was heard of it. Were such a plan ever to 
have been consummated, it was when the members were twice 
as many. \t any rate we are grateful that our connective 
corps, division and brigade numerals were never disturbed. We 
went to the front practically 2000 strong, had received five or 
six hundred recruits, and yet we number now only about 1200; 
thus our stay in active service had cost us fully as many men 
as we then had. January 9th the rebs made a raid on the 2d 
Division, but are repulsed. During 
the entire month there is a steady com- 
ing in of rebels who are hungry, and in 
many cases all but naked. During the 
month a large number of men wounded 
at Cedar Creek reported for duty. Al- 
ternating rain and frost heave the 
breastworks so that in some places 
they fall in. Consequent repairing fol- 
lows. New abatis are made and old 
ones repaired. Boys are not saints by 
any means. Some get drunk, thrash 
round, and then pay the penalty by 
guard-house and extra duty. These 
rolling stones gather no moss. Some 
wore wooden overcoats, like this in the 
picture. 

The country in front i-- not exactly 
park-like in its make-up. In some 
places it is very swampy, but duty has 
to be done just the same, mud or dust. 
On the 11th at i A. M. a vidette fired 
his gun. and at once the whole picket- 
line deployed as skirmishers. Result, 
four badly scared Johnnies came in. all 

intelligent young men. but poorly clad and almost barefooted. 
January 14th David H. Stone of Company F, who had just 
been jiromoted to second lieutenant, was accidentally killed 
by the discharge of a revolver in the hands of one of his friends. 
The bodv was sent home for burial. A friend writes: "Lieuten- 




Froni "Hardtack and Coffee, " by permission. 



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ant Stone had but recently received his commission, and had 
just been detailed as an aid on the staff of Major General 
Wrig;ht, and was to report the next morning for duty. He had 
been out all day on duty and had come to his quarters at night, 
and was seated at his camp-table eating his supper. During 
the day a deserter had been returned to the company, and L. 
H. Bigelow, then 1st sergeant of the company, had taken a 
revolver from the returned prisoner; the revolver was of un- 
usual pattern, and Bigelow was exhibiting it to Lieutenant 
Stone, and explaining its mechanism, when in handling it, it 
was discharged, and the bullet entered the body of the lien- 




I-Yom "Hardtack and Coffee,'' by permission. 

WINTER QUARTERS. OUTSIDE. 



tenant, producing a fatal wound. He was taken at once to 
the field hospital, and died during the night. This was in front 
of Petersburg. Lieutenant David Stone was one of God's noble- 
men, a Christian, a gentleman, and every inch a brave, noble 
soldier. His memory is cherished and held sacred by every 
member of the company, and many of the men in Company F 
owe much of their success in life to the noble and pure influ- 
ence of the life of David Stone. He left a true, loyal-hearted 
wife, and a sweet baby daughter, in the city of Auburn, N. Y." 
January 17th 100 guns for General Terry's victory at Wil- 



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213 



mington. N. C; capture of Fort Fisher. January 18th at 5 P. 
M. 10(1 Company I men with Lieutenant Yard made new abatis 
in front of worlvs; have to carry brush a mile through a swamp 
sometimes knee-deep. Some fear General Seymour will run 
the Xinth into the ground. By the end of the month, the men 
were in comfortable quarters, 10x7 and 5 feet high, shelter- 
tents for roof, fireplaces and stick chimney; burn pitch pine 

four feet in length. Lieutenant thus describes his 

cabin: "I got straight pine logs, eight to ten inches through, and 
six feet long, split them, dug a trench six inches deep; set 




Trom "Hardtack and Coffee," by pemiission. 

WI^fTER QUARTERS. INSIDE. 

them up endways, stockade fashion, close, flat side in. Hut 
ten feet long, eight feet wide, gable with slope, plastered cracks 
with mud; said mud was easily made by digging a small hole 
in the ground, pouring in a pail of water and then stirring in 
the clay just thrown out. It was easily daubed with a stick. 
If rain washed it out. why, just stir up and daub again. It was 
covered with shelter-tents, no window needed; light enough 
from above; bed in one end and made of pine boughs; wood 
to burn under the bed; door approach made of hardtack boxes. 



214 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Fireplace was one side, table opposite also made of boxes. 
Wooden pegs for hanging things; bookcase over table, floor of 
split logs." 

It was towards the end of the month that General Grant 
ordered that no newspapers should be allowed to come into the 
army for one week. He must have been afraid of picket ex- 
change, not caring to have the enemy know his plans. 

February 1st. It is scarcely past midnight when orders come 
to get up, pack up. and be ready to march at any moment. Five 
days' rations are drawn, and all the fuss terminates in a bri- 
gade dress-parade at 3 P. M. All sorts of rumors are circulated 
as to the reasons for such unseemly hours, one of which was 
that we were to join the 5th Corps in a raid to the Southside 
railroad, twenty-five miles to the point we were to strike. A 
soldier in L. helping to repair Fort Wadsworth on the 2d, re- 
marks on the numerous graves, many bodies being near the 
surface. The rain washes out the head of a man. Says the 
company shanties are built over some of them. Rather a hard 
place for nervous and superstitious men! 

He records that Wednesday's early rising was incident to a 
sudden move of the enemy on onr right. Learned from one 
of the rebels on picket that peace is in sight. On the 5th 
marching orders received again, and we see the 5th Corps pass- 
ing by all tlie morning. The 1st Division of the fith stai'ted at 
4 r. M. There has been heavy firing all day, and many wounded 
from the 5th Corps are brought in. We do not get away till 
nearly midnight, when we mar<-h two or three miles to the right 
and remain in line till 5 A. M.; then we unbend till 5 P. M., 
when we return to the camp of the 23d Pennsylvania of our 
1st Division. We stack guns, and some of our comrades are 
permitted to go into tents with tht- I'ennsylvania boys. Rain 
and snow on the 17th. The next day returned to the old camp, 
but not for any (iniet, for we weie hardly in place before we 
were ordered out, then directed to make ourselves comfortable 
till morning. Sure enough on the !ltli at daylight we nnirch 
away to the lines held on our left by the 2d Corps, 1st Division, 
these men having gone still further to the left. 

We arrive in time to see the departing soldiers demolish 
their quarters. We lie around all day, and camji on the ground 
in the deserted place. Tlie Kith beholds us reconstructing 
quarters where the 2d Corps had been, and for the next four 



PETEUSBURG THROUGH MARCH, 1865. 215 

(lays w(» work on the quarters. Pickets and videttes are ver.v 
near each otlier. and tradini; of tobacco for coffee is a very 
coniniou thinj;. The Johnnies proclaimed tliemselves half 
starved. So amicable are the relations that rebs and Feds cut 
wood from the same lo<;. Company L was detached from the 
rejiiment and sent to Battery Lee, three-quarters of a mile from 
Fort Fisher, on the 10th. In the evening went to Patrick's 
station for the finns, six thirty-pound I'arrotts; they having 
come on i)latform cars. It took ten horses to draw the guns to 
the fort. Got them up at 3 P. M. There were also six Cohorn 
mortars just back of the picket-line. Ten rebels came in to- 
day. (_»n the 12th, thirty-six rebels, including one orderly ser- 
geant, came in. 

Here is a graphic description of the way red tape, routine 
and military management succeeded in getting a little fatigue 
duty done: "At daylight we were drawn into line, right-dressed 
and counted in the company street. We stand here half an 
hour, and then march to regimental headquarters. The fore- 
going is repeated here, and then we are marched to brigade 
headquarters and again repeat. Our next act is to move a little 
distance to get out of the way of the pickets, who are getting 
ready to march out. After waiting an hour and a half, we go 
tlmmgh right-dressing and counting once more. Thence we 
march to the fort and repeat the familiar performance. Finally 
we enter the fort and get the tools to work with. Such is the 
usual round." 

Our chronicler was evidently in a grumbling humor, for he 
continues, "Although military tactics and everything connected 
therewith are supposed to be conducted with scientific pre- 
cision, yet in maneuvering, there is the greatest awkwardness; 
in engineering, the greatest bungling; in regard to the ex- 
penses, there is in every dei)artment the greatest extravagance 
and waste; the strength and patience of the men are wasted 
in useless marching and countermarching; their time squan- 
dered by keeping them out, from daylight till dark in all sorts 
of weather, to do two hours' work, and then they sleep on the 
frozen ground in midwinter; by employing them, day after day, 
in building ornamental fences and screens around officers' 
quarters; in maneuvering them in brigade drills and dress- 
parades, neither of which is of any use on the battle-field, and 
then at night, they have to get down on their knees and creep 



216 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

under three square yards of cotton sheeting, and lie or sit the 
long dark night on the cold ground." 

The 11th there was a tlag of truce, and Yankee curiosity was 
naturally piqued, but they must wait for Northern papers to 
learn the reason, though it was less than half a mile away. 
The next day General Meade and staff rode by Battery Lee, 
where engineers are putting in a bomb-proof. Another flag of 
truce explains itself. The rebels want to know what became 
of one of their colonels wounded at Hatcher's Run. He is in 
hospital. City Point. Ninety deserters came in to-day. 

Rebel pickets are 500 yards away from the fort. Desertion 
from the enemy is the rule, and the half-starved men are evi- 
dently much discouraged. The same is true all along the line. 
They are glad to change from their rations of one pound of 
corn bread and one-quarter pound of bacon per day to our 
larger and better bill of fare. The dog express will ever be 
memorable in this winter's annals, since a certain canine of 
strictly impartial sentiments had been taught to respond to a 
whistle from either side. Thus with a can of coffee suspended 
from his neck he would amble over to the Johnnies, and when 
they had replaced cotl'ee with tobacco he would return in 
obedience to Union signals, intent only on the food reward both 
sides gave him. Perhaps it was the following order included 
in one consignment of coffee which brought in the mules and 
wagon and many deserters with their entire outfit: 

Headquarters, Armv of the U. S. 

In the field, Jan. 4, 1865. 
Special Order No. 3 : 

Deserters coming in will be sent to their homes or to any part 
of the Northern states <m taking the oath, or will be employed 
in commissary or quartermaster departments. Horses and 
mules will be paid for. 

U. S. GRANT, General. 

A lieutenant coming in with ten men excused the absence 
of his 1st sergeant, who, having just received |G00 in (Confed- 
erate money, wanted to get rid of it, but he would come the next 
time he was on guard. A captain when asked why he came 
replied that it was about mustering time, and as all his men 
had deserted, he thought he had better come over and muster 
them. General I^e is confidently expected soon. So many cap- 
tives are held that the rear line of forts is devoted to them. 
Train-loads are sent to City Point. One writer describes the 



PETERSBURG THROUGH MARCH, 1865. 217 

prisoners as "barefooted and ragged; the awfullest looking 
men one ever saw. They say the whole rebel army is in the 
same condition, and that all would come if they had the 
chance." Guards are sent out with the rebels when they go 
out to cut wood lest they desert to our side. On the night of 
the 24th eleven men came in with a six-mule wagon, which had 
been sent out for fuel. It found its way to Meade's head- 
quarters instead of that of the enemy. So frequent have deser- 
tions become that the rebels have forbidden further trading. 

February 21st, 100 guns for the fall of Charleston. Generals 
Wright and Seymour reviewed the division on the 22d. and the 
guns were fired in honor of Washington's birthday. 

February 24th. 100 guns for the fall of Fort Anderson, K. G. 

In the regiment itself there was not a graduate of West 
Point, nor had we in active service such a one. but our Division 
Commanders Ricketts and General Truman Seymour* were 
from the Point; of the former no soldier ever had aught but 
words of praise; the latter was a martinet of the most pro- 
nounced character. He had not won particular honors in the 
war. though he had served in the Army of the Potomac, South 
Carolina, Florida, and was after Ricketts' wounding at Cedar 
Creek with us. 

His proper place was the command of a military school, or that 
of a post in times of peace. On the last day of February he 
rode through the lines, and in passing our regiment his eagle 
eye chanced to rest on a light-colored hat worn by one of our 
boys; the traditional red rag could not have been more excit- 
ing to the bovine beholder than this object was to his military 
sight. He returned to his headquarters two miles away, and 
thence despatches an orderly to our colonel with the most 
stringent orders against further infraction of discipline under 
severe penalties. He had already ordered the arrest of every 
man who should shout "hardtack," as men sometimes did when 



•Truman Seymour, born Burlington, Vt., September 25th, 1824; 
West Point, class of 1846; was in Mexican War; taught drawing in 
Military Academy 1850- '53; was In the Seminole War in Florida, and 
assisted In defense of Fort Sumter in 1861; as stated he served in sev- 
eral departments during the war; was captured in the Wilderness and 
came back in time to succeed General Ricketts. He was retired from 
active service in 1876, living thereafter abroad till his death, which 
took place, October Slst, 1891, in Florence, Italy. 



218 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

short of rations. Also he had directed the reduction to the 
ranks of every non-commissioned officer who should appear on 
parade without his chevrons, though he very well knew there 
was no material in camp for the making of them. Obedience 
was secured by our fishing some old red flannel, somebody's 
cast-off underwear, out of the mud, and improvising the thin 

red lines. Corporal t< ,as he sewed the distinguishing stripes 

along the legs of his trousers, declared he had never realized 
before how long those same legs were nor the number of 
stitches required. However deft his hands in managing the 
great guns, evidently his fingers were not adapted to so small 
a weapon as a needle. Again caps must be worn, though many 
had good serviceable and warm felt hats. Shoes must be worn, 
though we have in many cases more expensive and certainly 
more comfortable boots. There was fun. too, though at times 
somewhat questionable jierhaps, as when one young man had 
a freak of dressing up in woman's attire. The uproar he created 
was more creditable to his disguise than to the character of 
his comrades. 

March in its beginning offered very little change from Feb- 
ruary, though we knew that spring would mean active work 
for us, just as much as though we had been at home on the 
farm, where even General Seymour wouldn't care whether we 
wore boots or shoes, or went barefoot. The general flight of 
the enemy to our lines continued, and if we had been content 
to remain long enough, we might have received them all with- 
out the firing of a gun. They came singly, in squads, and some- 
times it would seem in companies. One entire picket-post ran 
in, leaving only tiie lieutenant, and as he had no gun he could 
not fire on deserting comrades. Soldiers aiv generous always, 
and on the 3d Company K gave ^SO for a sword to Sergeant 
Hoag, who had been promoted 2d lieutenant, and during the 
month the men subscribed liberally to a monument for General 
Sedgwick, though the gallant officer had lost his life before 
we joined the corps. On the same day a private gave a dollar 
and a half for a diary that at home might have cost fifty cents. 

The 7th brought a brigade review by General Meade, with 
General Keifer accompanying. March 9th General Meade and 
staff rode along the lines. Evidently the commanding general 
intended to leave nothing to chance. Again on the 10th came 
a brigade review; possibly this was for the edification of sev- 



PETERSBURG THROUGH MARCH. 1S03. 219 

eral carriage loads of ladies. For half an hour some soldiers 
stood in mud and water over their shoes, and they hoped the 
pleasure imparted was commensurate. The next day at divi- 
sion headquarters, one Kelly of the tJTth Pennsylvania was shot 
for desertion. It was said that he had deserted twice and had 
jumped seven bounties. A priest administered to him the con- 
solation of religion. A squad of eight men fired, and seven balls 
pierced his breast within a three-inch space. The brigade band 
played a dirge. While the affair was hardly diverting, it was 
instructive. General Meade witnesses brigade dress-parade on 
the 12th. About this time Captain Freeoff, who had been with 
Company M so long, came back to command his old associates 
in I, and his boys made him happy by the gift of new shoulder- 
straps. 

A flag of truce on the 13th. Sutler ordered to City Point the 
next day. with his goods; evidently the authorities want all non- 
combatants out of the way. Marching orders are received. In 
the forts there are great activity and alertness. March loth 
Corwin's Battery relieved in Fort Welch. Dress-parade the 
IGth is broken up by a sand-storm; then followed rain. The 
ISth General Keifer issues stringent orders as to "lights out," 
and on the same day, Brigadier General Nelson S. Miles of the 
2d Corps, who will command the United States Army in 1899, 
came out to the picket-line with a citizen visitor, desiring to 
show him how the work was done. They were intending to 
move along the entire picket-line, but the citizen, scared nearly 
out of his wits, declared he had gone far enough. 

The crowing of a rooster always brings visions of the barn- 
yard, but here in camp amidst the scenes of war the boys 
of the 126th Ohio in our brigade have trained a chanticleer to 
crow lustily, and to whip any dog the other regiments can bring 
along. How he does strut and crow after such a victory! A 
rebel ofiHcer on the 19th declared he would shoot any Yankee 
who offered to trade papers. With him ignorance of war news 
was bliss. The 24th one of our battalions goes over to the 2d 
Corps to help man the works, while the latter has a review by 
President Lincoln. To add to our discontent high winds fan 
forest fires. The 25th ushers in the advance movement to end 
only at Appomattox. There is general activity all along the 
front, charges and countercharges. Fort Steadman was taken 
from the 9th Corps at 4 A. M., but is speedily regained; one of 



220 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVT ARTILLERY. 

the prominent engagements of the war. The 2d Corps also 
moves up. 

At noon two regiments lay off knapsacks and form in front 
of Battery Lee and charge on the rebel pickets. They were 
driven back, as they found the enemy in force. With two more 
regiments, and our 1st Battalion, Companies B, D, G and I, a 
second and successful charge was made. The Ninth's men were 
the first to reach the works and 200 rebels were captured, we 
having a large number wounded. Meantime the Confederates 
opened their batteries on the lines as they were forming, and 
from Battery Lee answer was made from the thirty-pound Par- 
rotts, and it was kept up all the afternoon, driving the enemy 
from every fort they occupied. One Company L gunner dis- 
mantled the rebel guns, blew up a caisson, knocked a house to 
pieces, and kept two batteries still all the time. His work won 
the unqualified admiration of (Jenerals Wright and Seymour, 
who were looking on from Fort Fisher. They declared there 
was nothing better aloug the lines. One rebel shell entered 
our jjarapet and three or four went over, but no one was hurt. 
One hundred and seventy-four rounds were fired. The 2t)th, a 
boy writes home: "It is nothing but fun. fighting with artillery 
the way we did. I suppose you think the noise is something, 
but we don't notice it, and we all stand within seven feet of the 
thirty-pound Parrotts." There is no let-up; contiuue firing all 
day. One of the finest houses in the South is burned because 
the rebels would occupy it with their men and then they com- 
plained because we destroyed it. 

The official report of General Keifer is as the foregoing, 
though he says: "This brigade, save the 138th Pennsylvania, 
occupied the line of works including Forts Fisher, Welsh and 
Gregg, and about three-quarters of a mile from the enemy's forti- 
fications. The enemy's picket-line was strongly entrenched, 
and nuinned by an unusually large number of men." He further 
states that "the first regiments advancing are the 110th and the 
122d Ohio. When the second advance is made, the 67th Pennsyl- 
vania, Jith :S[aryland, 12t;th Ohio and one battalion of the Ninth 
are in line and go forward under a heavy fire. This they do 
at 3 P. M. and without halting to fire. More than 200 prisoners 
are taken. 

"Notwithstanding a heavy fire from the enemy's guns con- 
centrated on the troops, the captured line was held. It subse- 



PETERSBURG THROUGH MARCH, 1865. 221 

quently proved to be of great benefit to the corps by enabling 
troops to be formed behind it for an assault upon the enemy's 
works." In favors bestowed he mentions approvingly the 
leadersliip of Colonel Snyder. 

Colonel Snyder's report is particularly interesting, setting 
forth the part borne by the entire regiment. 

"Two battalions of the regiment were sent into Fort Fisher 
to repel any attack in case we should be driven back into 
our main works. The other battalion (1st) was formed in 
rear of oftr picket-line. We advance in good order under a 
"heavy fire of musketry to our picket-line, where we halted 
for about thirty minutes, when at a given signal we 
crossed a deep marsh or swamp. The battalion oc- 
cupying the extreme left of the line, being somewhat 
farther from the enemy's line than the other portion of the line, 
did not reach as soon as the other parts, but we were not far 
behind, capturing the rebel pickets in our front. 

"Sergeant Cornelius Flannery. Company I, particularly dis- 
tinguished himself in the assault by his bravery; Captains 
Chauncey Fish and Henry J. Bhodes (the latter having been 
wounded, but would not leave the field) deserve great credit 
for their gallantry, and for their exertions in urging the men 
forward to the assault."' 

On tlie next day, the 26th, "two Confederate officers came 
directly towards our regiment waving a white flag. The order 
to cease firing was passed along the line. All the men, both 
Federal and Confederate, climbed upon their respective breast- 
works and stood watching the two parties going to meet each 
other between the lines. Just when the parties were about to 
meet, two Confederate videttes fired into our men from a pit 
directly in front. One bullet struck Corporal Willard Rand 
of Company G in the right arm, passed through it and through 
his body and lodged against the skin on the left side near the 
heart, killing him instantly. Immediately every man was be- 
hind the works with rifle in hand, ready to avenge the dastard- 
ly murdering of his comrade, but the prompt and vigorous 
action of the officers prevented the slaughter of every man 
between the lines. 

"Rand's body was carried to the rear in an ambulance and 
was buried by Chaplain Devoe and John H. Devoe. The full 
details of his death and a short biography of his life were 



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written, placed in a glass bottle, and buried at his head. Rand 
was a noble fellow beloved by every man in the company." 

The opposing lines are very near each other. March 27th 
the long roll was beat at 4.30 A. M.. for the enemy made val- 
iant efforts to retake our picket-lines, but failed, this particu- 
larly before the '2d Division. Then came a Hag of truce and 
agreement to cease picket-firing. For some reason the heavy 
guns of Fort Lee are sent to City Point, and Quaker or wooden 
guns take their places. No guns are left in the battery. The 
29th. heavy tiring on our left indicates trouble in front of the 
5th Corps, and the Johnnies make unsuccessful efforts to take 
Fort Stedman again, but they make nothing. The ;>Oth sees 
a continuance of yesterday's firing, though the rain falls in tor- 
rents. Musketry and cannon drown even the waterfall, and 
kept everyone along the line on the qui vive. Everyone is 
packed up and ready to move at the word. The expected charge 
was not made, prevented in part by the rain, but more especial- 
ly by information imparted by some sneaking deserter from our 
side, at least this is the statement by rebel deserters. At 4 P. 
M. we pitch our tents again. 



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From "Uardtack and Coffee," by permiuion. 



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CHAPTER XXI. 

BRi:AKIXG THE LiNES AND SaILOR'S CrEEK. 



April 1st. Peach-trees inside the rebel lines are in blossom; 
trees of all sorts about us have been cut off entirely. Peach- 
trees are more common here than apple-trees in the North. It 
is no All Fools' dav with us. thoug^h the foe does not reply to 
our artillerv challenge at S P. M.; firing is so common that 
unless it comes in vollevs, we give little heed. Deserters say 
the forts in front of us are being filled with cannon. 

The 2d is the dav of the great ad- 
vance. Just before day the Gth 
Corps charges the rebel lines and 
carries everything before it. The 
enemy's guns are turned upon them 
and their men are captured by the 
hundreds. Two miles of works are 
taken by the fith Corps unaided. 
Fort after fort falls into our hands, 
and the way is cleared to Petersburg, 
though the foe makes stubborn re- 
sistance, and surrenders only as 
driven to it. One youngster scan- 
dalized his officers by donning rebel 
clothing which was found in pass- 
ing through the works; but it was 
fun. though brief, for he was quick- 
ly compelled to shed his trophies. 
General A. P. Hill, one of the best 
Confederate generals, loses his life 
on this day. 

The part taken by our particr.lar 
portion of tlie corps is best told in the report of General Keifer 
as follows: 

Previous to the 2d inst., my cominaud, with the exception 
of the l.'JSth Pennsylvania, occupied the line of works from 
Fort Fisher to Fort Gregg, inclusive of the forts named; and 
also Fort Welch, whicli was about the centre of my brigade. . . 

The brigade was formed for the assault to the front and left 
of Fort Welch, about '.', A. M.. in three lines of battle, with the 




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224 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

right resting on an almost impassable swamp and ravine, which 
separated it from the left of the 2d Division, 6th Army Corps. 
The 1st Brigade, 3d Division, was formed on the left of my 
brigade. The brigade was formed just in rear of the old in- 
trenched picket-line of the enemy, which had been taken from 
him on the 2oth ult. 

Much dilBculty was experienced in getting the troops formed, 
in consequence of the darkness and the deep swamp to be 
passed through, and also a severe and annoying fire of the 
enemy. A number of men were killed and a number of officers 
and men were wounded during the formation of the troops; 
notwithstanding which the troops preserved good order and 
remained cool and steady. 

The 110th and 12Gth Ohio and 6th Maryland Regiments were 
formed in the front line from right to left in the order named. 
The 9th Xew York Heavy Artillery constituted the second 
line and the 122d Ohio, the 138th and 6Tth Pennsylvania Regi- 
ments were formed in the rear line from right to left in the 
order named. 

The signal to assault the enemy's works was given by direc- 
tion of JIajor General Wright at precisely 4 (General Wright 
says 4.40) A. M. by discharging a piece of artillery at Fort 
Fisher.* Immediately after the signal was given, the troops in 
the front line moved forward upon the enemy's outer works, 
which were held by a strong line of pickets, and captured them; 
and without halting or discharging a piece, although receiving 
a heavy fire, the whole command moved upon the main works. 
Not even a temporary check transpired in passing through and 
over the double line of abatis, ditch and strong breastworks. 
A hand-to-hand fight ensued within the main works, in which 
many gallant officers and men were killed and M'ounded. The 
rebels in our front were soon killed, wounded, captured or dis- 
persed. Although the enemy had a large amount of artillery 
in the works in our front, we suffered but little from it. The 
whole of his artillery in our front fell into our hands imme- 
diately upon our entering the works. 

This brigade assaulted the enemy just to the left (the enemy's 
right) of a salient angle in his line of works. After gaining an 
entrance within the line of works, the enemy was still firing 
over them to our right and upon the 1st and 2d Divisions of the 
6th Arm^- Corps, but in a few moments were driven from their 
entire line of works in front of our corps. This brigade cap- 
tured ten pieces of artillery immediately after entering the 
enemy's works, for which it received receipts; also a large 



•As this fort was garrisoned by the Ninth, to our regiment belongs 
the credit of sounding the knell of the Confederacy. The movement 
beginning at this 4 A. M. ended only at Appomattox. 



BREAKING THE LINES, AND SAILOR'S CREEK. 225 

number of prisoners, tbree battle-flags, and Major General 
Heath's division headquarters dag. 

The troops of the brigade were in some confusion after enter- 
ing the works, but the main body was at once directed along 
the enemy's fortilications to the left, and upon a strong fort con- 
taining four pieces of artillery, which were soon captured. 
Although a number of troops of the division were hurried to 
this fort, yet when attacked by the enemy, they were, owing 
to their unorganized condition, driven back, and the fort was 
retaken and held by the rebels a very short time. 

At this juncture, I directed Major William Wood and Brevet 
Major S. K. Lamoreaux, 9th New York Heavy Artillery, to 
place in position a four-gun battery captured from the enemy, 
which they were prompt in doing, and tired it with good 
effect. . . . 

As soon as the recaptured fort was again retaken by us, the 
main body of the troops of the brigade, with the other troops 
of the division, swept along the enemy's fortifications to the 
left as far as Hatcher's Run, and small parties of the brigade 
with the brigade sharpshooters crossed it and captured a large 
number of prisoners. Twelve pieces of artillery were captured 
during this movement to the left of the troops of the 3d Divi- 
sion. . . . 

From Hatcher's Run the troops were hastened back to the 
place where the attack was first made, whence the division was 
sent to the front, and formed fronting Petersburg, and upon 
the left and in support of the 9th Army Corps. 

The general calls particular attention to the brilliant services 
of Colonel J. W. Snyder, Majors William and Anson Wood and 
Brevet Major S. B. Lamoreaux. "So near were the colors of 
the 110th Ohio, 9th New York Heavy Artillery, 67th Pennsyl- 
vania and 6tb Maryland that each claims the honor of being 
first. . . . Sergeant Judah N. Taylor, Company A, 9th New 
York Heavy Artillery, is reported by his regimental com- 
mander as having captured a battle-flag, which he gave up to 
two officers whose names are not known to him.'' 

The report of Colonel J. W. Snyder is to the following effect: 

We moved out of camp at 12 o'clock midnight to the rear 
of the picket-line of the .3d Division and halted, the regiment 
forming the second line. At 4 o'clock the order to advance was 
given, and we moved forward under a galling fire of artillery. 
As we moved towards the enemy's works we left-obliqued, and 
entered the fort in front of the left of the .3d Division line, be- 
ing the first to enter the work, capturing four guns, which were 
immediately brought to bear upon the retreating foe with great 
effect. The guns were manned by men and oflScers of the regi- 
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226 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

ment, and they handled them with great skill. We wheeled to 
the left and swept down the right of the rebel line, charging 
across a deep swamp, then wading to our breasts, and carried an- 
other fort, capturing two guns. The rebels rallied and charged 
upon us and drove us across the swamp again, where we held 
them for some time. The artillery under charge of Major Wil- 
liam Wood of the regiment dismounted one of the pieces at 
the first fli'e, which left them but one gun, which was soon 
silenced, when we charged again across the swamp and cap- 
tured a great many prisoners. We moved on down the enemy's 
line for a couple of miles, when we were halted and formed; then 
moved down the left of the enemy's line towards Petersburg, 
before which we reached about 3 P. M. 

To mention individual instances of bravery in the battle by 
any single individual would be but doing injustice to others. 
Both officers and men did their whole duty without a single 
exception; but I must speak of tlie field-officers in my command 
in the highest terms. Major AVilliam Wood jjerformed his duty 
nobly in urging the men forward to the assault, and after car- 
rying the works, in turning the enemy's guns upon them with 
telling effect; Major A. >S. Wood was active in urging the men 
forward; also Brevet Major S. B. Lamoreaux performed his 
duty well. The line-officers all behaved themselves nobly; so 
did the whole command. Lieutenants Guy A. Brown and 
(L. H.) Bigelow were wounded while charging U])on the enemy's 
works at the head of the command. They should receive hi>u(U'- 
able mention for their gallantry. 

Altogether this was a pretty good Sunday's work, not much 
like that to which most of the boys had been reared, but a prac- 
tical destruction of the power of evil, against which all Christian 
efforts are supposed to be directed. In General Wright's report 
he states that without the action of March :25th, viz., the cap- 
ture of the intrenched rebel picket-line, the success of this day 
had been impossible, for here there was opportunity to as- 
semble in mass and thence to advance. Also he lays stress 
upon this being the very weakest portion of the enemy's line, 
a fact detected by long and close inspection. That there is 
science in war becomes evident when we see the manner in 
which experts set themselves about carrying into effect their 
theories. Axmen to cut away the abatis accompanied each 
advancing line, but so great was the darkness that, he states, 
the signal for advancing was not given till 4.40 o'clock. It was 
while the 3d Division was making its left swing and ])enetrat- 
ing some parts of it to the Southside railroad that Confederate 
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the 1.38th Pennsylvania. Recalled, and again aligned, the 3d 
Division was immediately south of the city of Petersburg, with 
the left of the division resting on the Appomattox river. Gen- 
eral Wright says that so wearied were the members of his corps, 
having been under arms eighteen hours, it was deemed inad- 
visable to attack till the following morning, so they betook 
themselves to merited rest. 

One officer, writing home, says of the fight: "Our men seemed 
to care for nothing; went right in; charged through ditches and 
over breastworks; never saw such lighting; they were like a 
lot of wild men." 




From "HardtQcTt and Coffee," by permission. 
FORT STEDMAN. SHOWING GABION. ABATIS AND CHEVAUX DE FRISE. 



Any man ever in an engagement knows that a deal of urging 
is necessary at times. Men need driving occasionally to keep 
them up to the requisite pitch, and the following, written in his 
journal the very day of the charge, seems a reasonable account 
of one man's observation, himself one of the most honored sur- 
vivors of the regiment. Like a sensible man, having loved ones 
at home, he writes, on the 1st: ''Before the light of another day, 
we .shall charge the rebel works; all are talking about it; all 
dread it." Are we reminded of Bayard Taylor's words in his 
Criiiiean Episode, 

"We storm the forts to-morrow," 
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228 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

dreading Northmen did tbeir duty in the face of danger and 
death. 

"After being up all night in expectation and making prepa- 
rations, at 4 A. M. we advance upon the enemy's works. We 
have not gone far upon the charge before we are broken up. 
We lose our line and all formation. At our own picket-line 
the men hesitate, and it takes much urging and some coaxing 
and some beating with the sabre to get them along. Have to 
go and train many. Crossing the plain, the shells from the 
enemy's forts screech over our heads, streaks of seething fire. 
As we get nearer, like a tempest grape and canister plunge, 
patter and bound around us in all directions. Behind every 
stump lie one, two or three men very affectionately hugging 
mother earth as if by close application they were deriving the 
milk of life. 'Come on, boys, we will carry their works,' has 
little effect. 'Get up, you cowardly devils;' 'Get out of this;' 
'Go on;' with a vigorous application of the flat of the sabre, 
have power. I started an ofiBcer from behind a stump, urged 
by the flat of my sword; he was very indignant, and asked me 
if I knew whom I was talking to. Like a lot of sheep, over a 
stone wall, we go into the enemy's works. I made myself very 
hoarse by giving commands, cheering and urging on. I prac- 
ticed some cheating, which had better effect than anything else 
I could do. When they hesitated and were reluctant to go on, 
I cried out, 'Come on, boys; they've only one gun in the fort, 
and nothing but a skirmish line in the works.' The next bat- 
tery was playing upon us, 'Come on, boys, let's take another.' 
It is hard work to get the men out of the shanties in the first 
works, but some go forward and soon the next battery is taken. 
On we go, and our men enter the next battery and camp, but 
forgetting all order, organization and discipline and beginning 
to think of plunder, the enemy in small force turns upon us 
and drives us back, capturing some. When at the second fort, 
by the direction of General Keifer, we get into position the six 
guns we had there taken, and by this time there was need of 
them to operate against the enemy, who had driven our men 
out of the third fort and were working the guns against us. 
We turned their guns against them, used their own ammunition 
and made it tell well. We fired rapidly, probably half an hour. 
As a result, one of their guns was found to be capsized and the 
carriage broken. By the other gun lay its gunner with half 



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230 MNTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

of his head blown off, and near bj, another with his thigh 
smashed, also a rebel officer who had bitten the dust. The 
enemy was driven again. Then having no horses we had to 
leave our captured guns and again press on as infantry, and 
on we went. After taking six forts, twelve guns and many 
prisoners we halted. The prisoners we greeted with 'Good 
morning, a fine Sunday morning,' etc. We then turned back 
and directed our course along the line of works lately occupied 
by the enemy and towards Petersburg. . . . At night we 
shovel a little dirt for protection, in case the enemy should come 
down upon us. We lay down to rest, feeling that we have 
worshiped God with a vengeance." The long drill in the forts, 
on light guns as well as heavy, on this day bore excellent fruit. 
The men fell into their places like clockwork, and worked the 
captured guns as though they had been trained on them. 

The morning of the 3d reveals the rebel forts evacuated, and 
there is nothing to hinder onr advance, which we make at day- 
break. Our folks under General O. B. Wilcox were in the city 
of Petersburg early, and General Godfrey Weitzel entered 
Richmond at 8 A. M. Our march in the enemy's wake was a 
long and weary one. Millions of dollars' worth of impedimenta 
was thrown away by the retreating foe. They stopped not on 
the order of their going, nor did they hesitate to throw away 
anything that could impede. The pursuit was kept up through 
the 4th with the utmost speed. 

Our start the .oth, as usual, is early, before daybreak even, 
and at sunrise we halt for coffee. A paper is read before us 
asking us to endure a little hardship, and stating that we must 
march twenty miles to rations. We halt at 11 A. JI. and draw 
rations, but before we can utilize them the bugle calls "Away,"' 
and we are off, leaving abundance of food for crows and buz- 
zards. We march one and a half hours, and then halt fifteen 
minutes. Again a paper is read stating that Sheridan has 
cai)tured six guns and that the enemy is only six miles ahead. 
We cheer, the bugle sounds, and again we advance at a great 
rate. A cavalryman whom we meet tells us that it is twelve 
miles to camp. Another day's break-neck march on the 6th, 
and we sample all points of the compass, ending at 11.50 A. M. 
very near our late t auijiing-place. Another march of a few 
hours takes us into the battle-line and the fight at Sailor's creek. 

Though we knew it not, there was metliod in all this march- 



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Maj. Gesl Piin.ir II. Sheridan. 
Maj. Ge.n'i, U. S. Grant. M.w. Gen'l Geo. G. Meaue. 



BREAKING THE LINES, AND SAILOR's CREEK. 231 

ing and cbangiug. As ever, we were only pawns on a vast 
chess-board, wholly ignorant of the intentions of the mighty 
hand that moved us. We could have done no better had each 
day's intentions been revealed to us. The ancient orders to do 
our duty and to (juestion not, applied. The men who fell in this 
day's doings died ignorant of the great consequences following 
their obedience, and thus it was on every battlefield. Occa- 
sionally, as at Winchester, we knew our ground and what the 
stake, but such cases were rare. Not a dozen men in the regi- 
ment, officers included, knew where we were and hardly which 
way we were headed, except as they now and then glanced at 
their shadows. We did know full well that we had the enemy 
on the run, and what were fatigue and danger in the exhilara- 
tion of that pursuit? 

It is fair to premise that General Lee was straining every 
nerve to reach Danville, and Grant was equally strenuous in 
his efforts to prevent. From Petersburg Lee's trend had been 
southwest, with the hope of eventually making a junction with 
Johnston, which being done, though the issue would have been 
the same, the day had been long postponed. Grant was a bet- 
ter tactician than Lee, and his generals could interpret and 
execute his wishes. Sheridan was one of the gods of war, to 
whom come, by intuition, the purposes of the enemy, and he 
moved army corps as easily as a housewife arranges the furni- 
ture of her home. These army corps were commanded by kings 
of men, each one a master in his vocation, and so on, down to 
the marching entities who carried guns, each man was a think- 
ing, reasoning being having perfect confidence in his leaders 
up to and including the highest, in the righteousness of his 
cause, and, what counted most of all, in himself. Every com- 
mander believed in his men and every man would stake his life 
on the ability of his officer, hence the grandest, mightiest ag- 
gregation of lighting material the world ever saw. 

Then, as to this day, both of the wings of the rebel army, on 
the previous night by circuitous roads, had marched away from 
Amelia (Jourt House, around the Union left, and there was 
danger of their accomplishing the march to Danville. This 
must be headed off. and Sheridan is the man to do it. His fa- 
mous Cth Corps with his cavalry is his weapon. In his Memoirs, 
General Grant says: "When the movement towards Amelia 
Court House had commenced that morning, I ordered Wright's 



232 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

corps, which was on the extreme right, to be moved to the left 
past the whole army, to take the place of GriiBn's. and ordered 
the latter, at the same time, to move by and to place itself on 
the right. The object of this movement was to get the 6th 
Corps. Wright's, next to the cavalry, with which they had pre- 
viously served so harmoniously and so etliciently in the valley 
of Virginia." 

The battle itself is. perhaps, best told in a paper read by our 
brigade commander. General Keifer, before the Ohio Com- 
mandery of the Loyal Legion, and from which in substance 
the following account is taken. He begins by stating, what 
few can deny, that not five per cent, of the intelligent people 
of the United States, North and South, who were of mature 
years at the close of the Rebellion, and a far less proportion of 
those of a later day, ever heard of the Battle of Sailor's Creek 
at all. Most of the well-informed officers and soldiers of that 
war. of both armies, knew little or nothing of it. This igno- 
rance is readily accounted for on account of the magnitude of 
the events which were rapidly occurring in those days leading 
up to the surrender. Very likely, no other two weeks in Ameri- 
can history carry so great a burden of imperishable material 
as those extending from the forcing of the Petersburg lines to 
the president's assassination; hence this tight of short con- 
tinuance, involving the loss of many lives on both sides, the cap- 
turing of thousands of the enemy, including more general offi- 
cers than had been taken at one time before, is almost hidden 
in the stronger glare of Five Forks, the surrender at Appo- 
mattox, and the Lincoln tragedy. It was the hottest kind of 
an engagement while it lasted, and the enemy resisted uj) to 
the limit of human endurance, fully exhibiting the proverbial 
Anglo-Saxon prowess. The stories of other fields less bloody, 
less important, are told over and over while this is all but for- 
gotten. Sailor's creek, on which the battle was fought, is a 
small stream in Prince Edward's county, and, flowing north- 
ward, empties into the Appomattox. The battle was fought 
five miles from Rice's Station on the Lynchburg railroad. On 
the morning of the 6th, our forces at Jetersville were started 
towards Amelia Court House, but were speedily counter- 
marched when the movement of Lee was realized. Our next 
aim was to intercept the retreating army. Every road and 
cross-lot routes were seized in the efifort to head off the foe. 



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233 




SAILORS CREEK BATTLEFIELD. 



234 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

The 6th Corps followed hard after General Wesley Merritfs 
cavalry, and as usual overtook them, about 3 P. M.. after a 
march of eijihteen miles, at a |)oint two and a half miles from 
Sailor's creek on the left. Here the cavalry were having a 
brisk engagement with the enemy. Our 2d Brigade went into 
the action promptly, with scarcely a halt for preparation. The 
foe was charged, pressed back and a large haul made of pris- 
oners, wagon-trains and some artillery. However, the main 
body of the Confederates had gone on to Sailor's creek. Gen- 
eral Sheridan ordered an immediate pursuit, and we followed 
on. The 1st Division of our corps came up and joined in the 
pursuit. The greater part of the cavalry passed on to the left 
and south to intercept the retreating enemy. General R. S. 
Ewell was in command of the Confederates, and by 5 P. M. ht 
had taken uj) a strong position on the west bank of the creek. 
His location was elevated and largely covered with forest. The 
approaches on the east were level and open, the stream itself 
wa.shing the foot of the elevations. Here he awaited an attack, 
failing which he would, in the ensuing night, make good his 
escape to Danville. Without waiting for the portions of the 
corps which had not arrived, an immediate attack was ordered, 
and holding aloft their guns and ammunition, the swollen 
stream was forded, our soldiers literally "wading in." With 
only a single line, the heights were assaulted, while the cavalry, 
which had passed entirely around the enemy, furiously fell upon 
his rear. The Confederates, massed in heavy column and led by 
Ewell himself, broke our centre. This, however, only exposed 
him to the artillery across the stream, while the broken Union 
lines fell upon both flanks, and the cavalry pressed hard upon 
his rear. The enemy struggled manfully, but to no avail; even 
the bravery of desperation could not save, and there was noth- 
ing to do but to throw down their arms, and surrender. Com- 
modore .). Randolph Tucker in command of the Marine Bri- 
gade, a force of about 2(H)(l men, also gave up, though only 
after a stubborn resistance. The most of the officers of this 
body, some thirty-tive in number, before the war had served 
in the United States Navy, and before the evacuation of Rich- 
mond had made themselves useful in manning gunboats and 
river batteries. It was a singular decree of fate that sent them, 
these seventy and more miles from the Confederate Capital, 
to be made prisoners, of all places in the world for men bear- 



BUEAKI.\<; THE LINES, AND SAILOR'S CKEKK. 235 

iiijr tlifir iiaiiie. at Sailor's ('reek.* or, as it was sonietiiui's 
callt'd. Sailor's IJiin, tliongh be it said to their credit, tliey didn't 
run. 

Anionji tlie officers wlio fell into our hands were Lieutenant 
General K. S. Ewell, Major Generals Kershaw, Curtis Lee and 
Pickett, with Bri'iadier Generals Barton, Corse and Lewis, 
while the rank and tile number nearly KI.OIMI men. Yet such 
a vii-tory has scant mention in the running histories of the day. 
The loss of so many men forced General Lee to move with what 
remained of his army northward, and three days later came 
the tiual scene at Appomattox. Though there were cavalry 
skirmishes afterwards, the battle practically closed the great 
engagement list. General Keifer's concluding words are: "It 
may truthfully be said that it was not only the last general 
field battle of the war, but the one wherein more oflBcers and 
men were captured in the struggle of contiict than in any battle 
of modern times." In the report which followed this cam- 
paign. General Keifer is pleased to bestow merited praises upon 
several officers of our regiment, ascribing to Lieutenant Colonel 
Snyder great skill, judgment and bravery in the management 
of his regiment: "Major William Wood, while leading his bat- 
talion in a charge, received a dangerous wound from a canister- 
shot in the face; Majors Anson Wood, S. B. Lamoreaux and 
Captains George W. BrinkerhofT, Henry J. Rhodes and Chaun- 
cey Fish are among the many who did their duty nobly." He 
also praises Lieutenant J. W. Jewhurst, an aide-de-camp upon 
his staff, for bis discharge of duty. 

Of the part borne by the Ninth in this engagement the re- 
port of Colonel Snyder says, dealing apparently with the charge 
a short distance from the stream which gave its name to the 
entire battle: 

"The regiment wa.s formed in the second line, and advanced 



•The peculiarity of this name for a stream so far inland having 
aroused my curiosity, I addressed a note to Richard Mcllwaine, D. D., 
president of Hampden-Sidney College, located in the same county, 
Prince Edward's, asking him for an explanation, if possible, and he 
was kind enough to speedily return the following verj' lucid reason: 
"My impression is that the proper spelling of Saylors creek is with a 
y. In the last century, there was a family of Saylors in Prince Ed- 
ward's county, and my understanding is that the creek took its name 
from them." (The corruption of this name to that now used is very 
easy and the explanation reasonable.— A. S. R.) 



236 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

through a wood in good order. After clearing the wood it 
made a right wheel and moved forward about 200 yards, when 
it made a left half wheel. At this time I was ordered to charge 
a battery that was in our immediate front, in a piece of woods, 
which was firing shot and shell with great rapidity. We move 
forward on the double-quick, and soon forced the battery to 
limber up and retire. They planted the battery again in a 
piece of woods across an open field and opened on us with a 
heavy fire, but our advance across the field caused it to limber 
to the rear. The men were completely exhausted, having 
marched eighteen miles and receiving no rest before entering 
the action; if they had been fresh, we should have captured the 
battery without any doubt. The men behaved with their usual 
gallantry." He also pays tribute to the bravery of the officers 
complimented by General Keifer, and mentions the wounding 
of Major William Wood. 

It was in this fight that Jimmy H., the discoverer of the "hul 
ribbel ahrmy" at Newtown in the valley, still further distin- 
guished himself by remarking to Sergeant Judah N. Taylor 
when the order to fix bayonets and charge came, "Sure, Jude, 
I canno' charge whin I have no bayonet;" but Jimmy was 
swept along with those who were properly equipped, for no one 
knew just how the remonstrant came to be without a proper 
outfit. Says an officer of this day: "I went over the field at 
Sailor's creek. The dead rebels covered the grounds; about 
ten of them to one of our men." 

But this affair, however far-reaching in its effects, is only an 
interlude in the symphony that Grant is playing for the enter- 
tainment of mankind, and on the 7th we pass over the Lynch- 
burg railroad at Rice's Station, entering Farmville at noon 
very soon after rations had been issued by the enemy. Our 
bands give the citizens "Yankee Doodle" and the "Star Span- 
gled Banner" as we march through, crossing the Appomattox 
upon a pontoon bridge. 

The debris and clutter of the flying foe cumber the entire 
way, but the reception accorded by the liberated slaves is some- 
thing to remember forever. That they were free and that their 
saviors were passing, drew from all of them fervent thanks and 
prayers. The farmers apparently had not cared to sow much 
wheat last fall, and what little they did put in, our beeves were 
rapidly cropping. Farmville is a fine village, and we hear that 



BREAKING THE LINES, AND SAILOIt'S CUEBK. 237 

18,000 prisoners have been taken. Still following the fljing 
foe, we march three miles the next morning, and draw three 
days' rations. The weather is very warm, made all the more 
so by the burning of a rebel wagon-train. A trace of slavery 
is seen in the form of a bright hazel-eyed, yellow-skinned boy, 
who answers our cjuestions very intelligently, yet says he is a 
slave. Negro women are nearly frantic with joy over our com- 
ing. Farmville furnishes an abundance of tobacco, Virginia's 
peculiar product, and our boys help themselves. They are 
greedy, and start away with far more than they can carry. 
The roads are strewn with it. 

Gardening was a favorite amusement as the army passed 
along, for it frequently revealed stores of food and liquors 
hidden in the ground. At Farmville this kind of industry was 
particularly fruitful. Sometimes the boys divided with the 
ofiBcers, and sometimes they didn't, depending somewhat on the 
quantity found, and the popularity of the shoulder-straps. 

Our direction of the Sth must have been towards the north- 
west, for our camp at night is at New Store, and to reach Ap- 
pomattox Court House the next day we have to turn southward. 
However, though we reach New Store late, our camp is luxuri- 
ous to at least some of the Ninth. A member of Company L 
dilates on the comforts had from a feather-bed taken from the 
house of a reputed rebel captain. Like the Irishman's bedstead, 
viz., the floor, our lad laid his bed on the most substantial of 
holders, the ground, and under the stars fancied himself at 
home again with his unwonted luxury. He says eight such bits 
of comfort were taken from the mansion, and in like manner 
were placed where the occupants wouldn't get hurt if they 
should fall out. But there is no sweet without its offset of bit- 
ter, and the next morning our boys were tauntingly called 
"feather-bed soldiers'' by those not fortunate enough to get 
there first. Still there was warrant for such appropriation, 
since these boys in four days and nights had had only twelve 
hours' sleep. Sofa-bottomed chairs bestrewed the yard, and 
oil paintings hung upon the walls of the rooms, and singularly 
enough they were not disturbed, though some books were car- 
ried off. Also ablutions were performed in clean, white dishes 
by these campaign-stained travelers, who took occasion to re- 
mark that if the women hadn't run away, they (the soldiers) 
M-ould not have disturbed a thing. There were buildings 



238 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

burned, however, among them one that was claimed to be oi- 
to have been the residence of the late General A. P. Hill, and 
to have been more recently used as headquarters. As the Ninth 
is a very large regiment, it is possible that all did not make 
this detour. Indeed, so frequently were detachments called for 
to attend to all sorts of duties, it would be particularly difficult 
to follow each and every company in its peregrinations. 

The sublime and the ridiculous are ever very near each other. 
We find a verification of this on the 9th in that the sublime 
was indicated in the surrender of Lee and his forces; the ridic- 
ulous in the enforcement of General Seymour's order concern- 
ing hats. Light-colored ones are positively tabooed, and those 
captured are strung upon the bayonets of the guards. A mile- 
stone in history is set to-day, for the surrender of Lee marks 
the collapse of the cause for which he had sacrificed all his 
private opinions and all his expectations, for General Scott had 
believed him the man to succeed to the command of the armies 
of the United States. Cheers from thousands of throats indi- 
cated Union joy, and the tumult is increased by the salvos of 
artillery in honor of the event. 

Fate is grim and without reason, else this part of America 
had not been selected as the climax of the greatest war of the 
century. Remote, and without distinguishing trait, it had re- 
mained unknown another hundred years had not the exigencies 
of the retreat led these armies hither. The name of McLean* 
and Appomattox are henceforth to be linked in story, and the 
brick house and a])ple-tree are to take their places in the lists 
of notables for coming centuries. General Grant in his matter- 
of-fact way dispels much of the halo that had, up to the writ- 
ing of his Memoirs, attached to the apple-tree. Of course the 
relic-hunter had carried it off bodily, but the general says that 
General Lee sat for a few moments by the road-side under its 
branches, and that no negotiations were had there. The officers 
met in the house of Mr. McLean, and there their staff-officers 
visited while the chiefs made the compact which resulted in 
the surrender of 25,000 worn-out Confederates to the Federal 



•Wilmer McLean was living in 1861 on the Bull Run battlefield, his 
house there being Beauregard's headquarters. Later to escape his 
vexatious surroundings, he moved to this seemingly quiet locality. 
It was a strange decree of fate that made his home the very ending of 
the struggle. 



BREAKING THE LINES, AND SAILOR's CREEK. 



239 



forces. The enemy had fought aud retreated till there was noth- 
inji left for him to do but to lay down his arms and to receive 
such terms as (ieueral (irant chose to impose. The latter, de- 
termined and relentless in war. was mild and merciful in peace. 
The most stupendous of strujj;<iles was ended in the most com- 
passionate manner. The old world had never seen a conqueror 
dismissing the thousands whom he had beaten, to their homes 
and vocations bearing with them such articles as might con- 
tribute to their future well being. In every way, save in the 
universal quality of personal bravery, our war was an excep- 
tion to all those which thus far had devastated the earth. In 




WHERE LEE SURRENDERED. 



this lull of hostilities, old friends in both armies are renewing 
former intimacies and none are sorry that, when the leaders 
separate, it is with the understanding complete. There are 
few men living who do not regard that moment when the words, 
"Lee has surrendered," were borne to their ears, in that far- 
away Virginia county, as the culminating moment of their lives. 
They lived y^ars in those few hours of bliss, too intense for 
full expression, though they resorted to every possible form of 
indication. Nothing, however, in the crowning acts of this day 
eclipses the merciful kindness of the conqueror in sending ra- 
tions from his trains which had followed hard after him. but 



240 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

the men themselves did not wait for the slower coming of food 
from the supply-trains. They, imbued with the same spirit as 
that of their leader, emptied their haversacks for the aid and 
comfort of those whom they had so recently fought and fol- 
lowed. Both sides had learned to respect each other. Says 
one "chiel," who would always be taking notes, "The rebels are 
as glad as we that it is over, and it is a glad sight to see them 
eat." Before we about-face for the return march, we have the 
unspeakable joy of seeing the flag saluted by the men who had 
scoffed at it for more than four long years, the very banner 
which was to hereafter float over a whole nation, one and indi- 
visible. 

Though the language of General Wright in this connection 
may add nothing to the foregoing, it is fitting that it should 
have a place in these pages. He says: "Starting at 5 A. M. on 
Sunday, the 9th, the 2d Corps was soon overtaken and followed 
closely to the vicinity of Appomattox Court House, where the 
troops were halted and held ready for any movement, awaiting 
the conference then being held between Generals Grant and 
Lee. Soon after halting, oflScial intelligence of the surrender 
of General Lee's forces was announced to the army, and was 
received with great enthusiasm by the soldiers, who looked upon 
this as the result of all their privations, and as the virtual ending 
of the struggle which had convulsed the country for four years, 
in which they had willingly risked their lives and fortunes."' 



CHAPTER XXII. 

The Danville Raid. 

Some of the regiment as wagon-guard start back on the 10th, 
on which day, in spite of the recent order, three days' rations 
are distributed, possibly on account of recent generosity to- 
wards our hungry foemen. The 11th sees us beginning the 
backward march, reaching Farmville on the 12th and Bnrks- 
ville the 13th, where we camp near the junction for ten days. 
Foraging again is the order of the day, and the valley is recalled. 
Rain falls at intervals, and boys who lay down dry awake wet, 
sometimes drenched. So much so in some cases that stockings 



THE DANVILLE KAID. 241 

had to be taken off and wiung before boots could be j)ut on. 
Trains come tlirou^jh from I'etersburg, and regular rations are 
drawn. While here the distressing news of President Lincoln's 
assassination* on the 14th is received, and the joy at Lee's sur- 
render is lost in the gloom of this terrible crime. The 19th, 
twenty-minute guns are fired at headquarters in token of the 
burial. Services are also had and General Keifer sj)eaks along 
with Colonel Snyder and Major A. S. Wood. All flags are 
craped. 

While camping here, we see more than a hundred captured 
cannon. Seventy of them had been honored with burial, having 
headboards with all sorts of names and dates to mark their 
resting-place. .Vs one of Sheridan's scouts assisted in the inter- 
ment, the deception was readily discovered. There were Ave 



*Our late surgeon, Dr. Samuel A. Sabin, was an eye-witness of the 
terrible crime, as appears in the following, from a letter to his wife, 
dated Washington, D. C, April 15, 1865: 

"Washington has been, from the first day I came here, until 10.30 
o'clock last night, one constant and continued scene of rejoicing, but 
how soon and how suddenly to be changed to the deepest gloom, the 
most profound sorrow. Last night I was an eye-witness to the most 
appalling tragedy ever enacted in the history of the country. Lieut. 
Hoff, formerly of the 9th, is here, and rooms with me, and I proposed 
to go, last night, and hear Laura Keene in 'Our American Cousin' at 
Ford's Theatre. We occupied orchestra chairs near the stage and 
about the middle of the house. Mr. Lincoln, accompanied by Mrs. 
Lincoln, Miss Harris and a gentleman whom I did not know (the 
gentleman was Major H. R. Rathbone, U. S. A., of Albany, who was 
wounded by Booth; the lady, a daughter of Senator Ira Harris of 
Albany also. — A. S. R.) entered the upper private box, on the right 
hand facing the stage, and you will recollect that the upper box is 
pretty high, facing the stage. The audience greeted him with pro- 
longed cheers, and in the midst of the act, when he entered, the band 
played a national air. Just as the curtain was rising, in the third act, 
the sharp report of a pistol was heard in the direction of the pres- 
ident's box, and immediately afterwards a man jumped from the box 
upon the stage with a drawn dagger in his left hand. The president's 
box was draped with flags upon the outside, and as he jumped from 
the box he was partially caught by a flag and fell upon the stage, but 
not entirely down. As he reached the stage he cried, 'Sie semper 
tyrannis,' and immediately ran along the footlights and left the theatre 
by a back entrance, where he had a horse waiting, which he mounted 
and rode rapidly off before the audience had recovered from paralysis 
occasioned by the unwonted spectacle. My first thought was that a 
boy in the gallery had fired off one of these large firecrackers 
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242 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVX ARTILLERY. 

which we have been hearing for the last week, and that one of the 
president's party had been seized with a fit, or had suddenly become 
insane, and I ran back towards the door to stop him, supposing, as he 
went behind the scenes, he had instead jumped to the floor and was 
coming around towards the door. As I got to the door, someone said, 
'The president is shot,' and, thinking there would be no surgeon at 
hand I might be of service, I ran immediately to the president's box. 
When I got there I found everything, of course, in the utmost confu- 
sion, some calling for one thing, some for another. As soon as I saw 
the wound I saw there was no hope, and another surgeon had stated 
the same previously. Some brandy was brought and given, but he 
could not swallow. The bullet entered the head behind the left ear 
and penetrated the brain, lodging in the same. It seems the man 
entered the box on some pretence or other, and immediately fired his 
pistol with fatal eifect and jumped upon the stage. The president, of 
course, was entirely unconscious, and remained so until he died at 
7.30 o'clock this morning. He was carried as soon as possible to a 
private residence across the street, where he remained till he died. 
Mrs. Lincoln was nearly crazy, and as she followed the body from the 
theatre she cried in frantic words, 'Oh, my poor husband; oh, my 
poor husband!' I did not accompanj' the body across the street, as I 
might have done, dreading to be called as a witness when there should 
be an investigation. I shall never forget the expression of the assas- 
sin's face when he leaped upon the stage; his face as white as parch- 
ment, his black, fierce-looking eyes, his black moustache, the drawn 
dagger in his hand and the [to some] cabalistic words, ^ Sic semper 
tyrannis,^ — all made an impression upon my mind which can never be 
erased. Report says, and I do not doubt the truth, that J. Wilkes 
Booth is the assassin. He has been arrested and he is now being tried. 
When I returned to my hotel the bar-keeper came in and said that 
Secretary Seward and his two sons, Fred and Clarence, had all been 
cut to pieces by another assassin. I could not credit it and went to 
the secretary's house to ascertain the truth. I found it to be as the 
papers state it. I have just learned that Secretary Seward is out of 
danger, but Fred is not expected to live, his skull being badly frac- 
tured. * • ♦ I assure you it looked very sad to see the president 
lying in his box, shot through the head, when but a moment before he 
had been in full health and life, laughing at the numerous jokes with 
which the piece abounded. I could not, for a long time after I had 
seen him, realize that it was the president who was thus, without a 
moment's warning, all unconscious of the least danger, murdered by 
a foul assassin. ♦ ♦ ♦ i have just come in from the street, and 
where yesterday everything was covered with flags and everj'body 
was rejoicing, all is covered with crape and everybody is mourning. 
When on my way from the theatre, last night, the streets were 
thronged with negroes, who were crying and wringing their hands in 
the greatest distress. The fence in front of the White House, today, 
is lined with negroes and they are expressing their great sorrow at 
the loss of their best friend." 



THE DANVILLE RAID. 243 

Armstrong guns, two mounted on English carriages, and one 
Wliitworth. Seven rebel officers are reported shot for tearing 
up railroad track between Kichmond and Petersburg. A good, 
long and much needed rest is had iu this halt, and the boys get 
back to their normal selves. 

But Johnston has not surrendered, so Sheridan's old guard 
of the valley along with his cavalry set forth to make the trip 
to Danville and thus unite with Sherman. The men are used 
to marching, and they are nothing loath to undertake the 12a 
miles to the North Carolina border. The railroad itself is pro- 
nounced the very worst we have seen, just old strap iron laid 
on longitudinal sleepers. The only wonder is that it was able 
to render the service that it did. Wrecked cars are frequent 
objects. It was over this road that Jefferson Davis and his 
Cabinet took their hurried ride from Richmond April 3d on 
their way to Danville, the last capital of the Confederacy, to- 
wards which we are wending our weary way. A considerable 
portion of our regiment is guarding wagon-trains, so we are 
not marching as a whole. To Northern eyes the country is not 
inviting, and we can not help noting the small acreage of grain. 
The 24th takes us to the Staunton river at Roanoke Station. 
The name arouses memories of John Randolph, who always 
affixed "of Roanoke" to his name, and very likely we may have 
passed quite near the old home of this descendant of Poca- 
hontas. 

Once more we are in a land where foraging is possible, but of 
course, quite out of order, since Lee had surrendered. Notwith- 
standing, fresh pork was not an infrequent diet on this south- 
ern ramble. A small fiat-bottomed boat takes us across the 
river at daylight of the 25th, for the bridge had been burned. 
The negroes are moving in great numbers towards Richmond, 
which now takes the place of heaven in their fancies; the face 
of the country improves as we advance further south. Planters 
wear pleasant faces, but we can not tell what is in their hearts. 
Strawberries and blackberries are in blossom. At nightfall we 
camp in Halifax Court House; others near Boston Station, 
where they entertain at supper and bivouac Jarvis Norman 
from Lee's army, exchanging reminiscences. The camp is on 
the farm of Dr. Coleman, consisting of thousands of acres. 
Colored women, wearing garments just the hue of the red soil 
they cultivate, are seen at work in the fields. Hereabouts the 



244 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY AETILLERY. 

land is better, and better tilled than in the vicinity of Rich- 
mond. There are wheat-fields over a hundred acres in extent. 
One party saw a negro laborer whose overseer had stuck a 
knife into his -shoulder because he could not cultivate corn 
more rapidly. Said overseer had left before we came along. 

Since crossing the Staunton river, the negroes travel with us 
towards Danville. The 27th brings the different lines together 
at the covered bridge which spans the Dan river, unaccount- 
ably spared when the rebels departed, and it is like the neck 
of a jug, for through it all must pass in reaching the city op- 
posite. Not much of a city to Northern eyes, but such it is. 
Some of the Ninth were at the bridge at 3 P. M.. but they had 
to wait till all were uji. and then passing through, after receiv- 
ing the formal surrender of the city from Mayor J. M. Walker 
and the city government, we camped on a hillside two or three 
miles south of Danville, and very near the North Carolina line. 
'Tis said that the Johnny purpose to destroy the bridge was 
ready enough, but the citizens prevented. Possibly the dis- 
position to surrender was heightened by the fact that a party 
of soldiers had already forded the Dan river at the right and 
had taken ,ifl(tO prisoners, with millions of projierty, whilf* the 
mayor was doing his part at the bridge. Colonel T. W. Hyde, 
commander of 3d Brigade, 2d Division, claims the honor of 
first entering the city. With genuine Yankee curiosity (he was 
a Maine man) he looked up the office of the Danville Register, 
and finding forms and type and a part of a page set up, he sent 
Moses Owens to complete and {trint, issuing the first number 
that evening. The Sixth Corps as long as we remained was a 
regular article at twenty-five cents a copy. It was not much, 
only a broadside llxlfi inches, but it was funny. Witness some 
of its facetiae: 

"We have the Wright man in the Wright place." 

"Treason can not Hyde itself." 

"I met with no opposition except the river, which, by the way, 
was running rapidly." 

"The citizens were delighted to see us. and many were seen 
to cross themselves before our glorious banner." Signed Oweu- 
sisko. 

Colonel C. S. Porter of the 1st Maine was appointed provost 
marshal. Just one-half of the page was given to advertise- 
ments already set up, including "Two runaway slaves." The 



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paper was run on a very funnj' basis. If Editor Owens didn't 
feel like getting out a new paper, he reproduced that of the 
day before. The owner of the paper was joined with Owens 
in this venture, and he got more monej- out of it than he had 
ever made before. They faked their Northern despatches, and 
news agencies were not of the least account. A bit of original 
poetry on Sedgwick is given in Miscellaneous chapter. The last 
number issued bore date May 16th, and contained the notice of 
Jeff. Davis' capture. 

Those who liked fun — and who didn't? — tell wondrous 
stories of the diversions the place afforded. Certain ones do 
not refrain from repeating the following, though the joke ap- 
pears to b(; on themselves: They found no end of pleasure in 




LAST CAPITOL OF THE CONFEDERACY. 



attending the dances which the colored people, in honor of 
their newly-found liberty, were giving every night. Somehow 
or other the dusky damsels preferred them as partners to the 
men of their own complexion. After a while this began to 
rankle in the masculine African breasts, and they determined 
to rid themselves of their soldier rivals. Accordingly, after 
due consideration, they sent a deputation to wait upon the 
white dancers, and to tell them "dat de presence of de white 
gemmen was offensive to de ladies, for dey couldn't stan' der 
odor." This turning on the boys their own oft-repeated slur 
on the negroes" alleged scent, was effectual, and they tripped the 



THE DANVILLE RAID. 247 

light fantastic elsewhere. The last office of the Confederacy 
Wiis shown, foi' in tlie Benedict House on Wilson street, eTef- 
ferson Davis and bis Cabinet established themselves April 4th, 
and there was issued the last address still breathing confidence 
in the success of the now lost cause. Here Cabinet-meetings 
were hold, and to this place on the 10th, John S. Wise had 
brought the crushing news of Lee's surrender, and this place 
Davis must have left for Xorth Carolina at once, for the lltb 
of April he writes to Joseph E. Johnston from Greensboro. 
Subsequent years have given to the plain brick structure a 
gloss that it did not then possess. It is not strange that some 
citizens take pride in stating that Danville was the last cap- 
tured of the Confederacy, for after leaving it the president was 
intent only on making his escape. 

It is also noteworthy that, for a few days, Danville was the 
capital of Virginia, for on the 10th of April, just as Davis was 
leaving, "Extra Billy" Smith, governor, accompanied by an aide, 
Colonel P. Bell Smith and a servant, arrived by the way of 
Lynchburg on horseback. Repairing at once to the quarters of 
President Davis, he found him in great excitement getting 
ready to depart, which he did at 10.30 P. M. From Danville 
Governor Smith issued a proclamation to the people of Virginia, 
and he remained here till the reception of the news of Lincoln's 
assassination. The place also received many of the Richmond 
stores, which were distributed to the rebel soldiers as they 
came in. Notwithstanding all these honors, the people, at the 
time, were not particularly proud over them, for they gave them 
"heaps" of trouble. 

Foraging parties were sent out on the 29th, chief products 
being young onions and corn-meal. The soldiers accompanying 
the wagons were shocked at seeing slave women and girls at 
work in the fields with not enough clothing to cover their 
nakedness. The last day of April all were mustered for pay. 

May day was observed by another foraging trip with usual 
results, plus butter, canteens of milk and a large quantity of 
apple-jack, which has the customary effects on its imbibers. 
For a few days camp is maintained on the hillside, during which 
time former prisoners in the city have a chance to revisit the 
places of their incarceration and to more thoroughly explore 
Danville. Also, they go to the cemetery, where the poor sol- 
diers dying here were carried. Their names, painted upon small 



248 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

boards bj John S. Hall of Company A, served to identify the 
graves of more than 1300 men, and a source of comfort to many 
a parent's heart.* By the 3d it became evident that some 
movement is afoot, and the regiment is gotten into shape for 
departure. A part marches down to the station, and while 
waiting for transportation gets what comfort it can from the 
dancing of the negroes, who crowd about in great numbers. 
Starting away at 11 P. M. slow progress is made northward 
on the shackley road, taking till 2 P. M. of the 5th to reach 
Burksville. where guard duty is begun. Other companies fol- 
low on following days till finally the Ninth finds itself doing 
duty along the entire road from Danville to Burksville. a com- 
pany or more in a place, headquarters being at Clover Station. 

Our duties were not especially heavy. We were supposed to 
guard the railroad track to prevent enemies tearing it up; to 
keep the station or engine tank.s full of water, and to see that 
the neighboring farm-houses were not pillaged by the soldiers. 
For the latter purpose one or two men would be stationed at a 
house, and while there lived on the best the same afforded. 
Witness this resume from one such guard: "Ham and eggs, hot 
hoecake and biscuit, milk, butter, and the unspeakable luxury 
of a bed." Those who find themselves near the Dan river have 
bathing facilities not enjoyed for many a day. The proximity 
of the Yankees prompted many of the colored people to come 
in, expecting to be fed from the public crib, but by and by 
when their numbers became excessive, they were made to clean 
up the camp, and finally to work the pump by which the tank 
was filled. This, savoring so much of work, constrained them 
to move back to their old quarters, much to their good and our 
relief. 

In one camp errant pigs were a nuisance, poking their iii>s"s 
into tents and uprooting everything that contained a possible 
morsel of food. We were on a bluff twenty or thirty feet above 
the railroad, and we essayed to run these marauders off the 
bank. No sooner would one of these razor-backed, sharp- 
snouted individuals make his ajjpearaiice in the camp than 
the words, "pig, pig." would be shouted from tent to tent, im- 
mediately answered by the occupants, who, pouring out, would 



•The preserving of these names was wholly owing to the suggestion 
and care of the Rev. George W. Dame, referred to in a later chapter. 



THE DANVILLE RAID. 



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try to form a line close enough to force the animal off the bluff. 
In this, however, we succeeded only once, for in spite of our 
efforts he was able to force his thin body through our ranks. 
Just once we managed to launch a victim, less agile than his 
fellows, off the verge, and we had the pleasure of seeing him 
describe a somersault or two in its descent, accomx)anied by 
all the traditional music made by the pig under the fence. 

It was while doing duty along this railroad that we picked 
up Loveless, a negro from Mechlenburg county, of great length 
of heel and a limberness of tongue that was marvelous. Love- 
less may not have been his plantation name, but that is what 
we called him. He had great power in argument among his 
own people, and it was as good as a circus to have him eugage 
some sporadic darkey who had dared to measure tongues with 
him. JIueh that he said had no meaning, nothing but words, 
but how they did wilt his antagonists! Some soldier usually 
stood at his elbow and gave him a word if by any means he 
failed. "Give him unconstitutionality. Loveless," says Sergeant 

E . "Yas, dafs it; wat's you got to say to dat now, you 

nigger, unconstidudinatleley, dat's what I wants ter know!" 
He paralyzed liis adversary, though the word was no more to 
him than '•individual" was to Dr. Johnson's fish-woman of 
Billingsgate. 

In this service, too, many of us saw for the first time instances 
of snuff-dipping. The practice seemed well-nigh general among 
the women, black and white. A line of femininity seated on a 
depot platform with a jiine stick jirojecting at a common angle 
from each one's mouth was not calculated to inspire much ad- 
miration of the fair sex in a Northern man's mind. 

The time of our stay along this road was marked by the 
ripening of early fruit, and the presence of the tirst vegetables. 
Few men complained of our life along this line of railroad. 
The 22d brought our duties to an end, and taking cars we 
rode up through Burksville, etc., to Manchester, reaching the 
same on the 23d, being prevented from entering Richmond by 
the burning of tlie bridge on the rebel evacuation April 2d. 
Our halt was in Manchester, and here we remained till the 24th. 
The brief interval was improved in visiting the rebel Capital, 
and in looking uji the jilaces that had become famous in the 
preceding four years. Some of the companies had come up early 
enough to pretty thoroughly "do" the city; "I" for instance. 



RICHMONDj WASHINGTON, AND HOME. 



251 



The trip was so slow that we had an excellent chance to study 
the land imjioverishment wrought by tobacco-raising. We 
wondered that the country held out as long as it did. 



CHAPTER XXIII. 

Richmond, "Washington, and Home. 

AYe had an early start on the 24th, and marched down to a 
pontoon bridge spanning the James, near where, in the pre- 
ceding February, some of us had taken the steamer down the 
stream, for Libby prison with all its horrid memories is at our 
left, and further uj) the river is Belle Isle, the most infamous 




CAPITOL OF VIRGINIA. 

bit of land in all the national geography. The rank and file 
had no premonition of the pageant in which we were to bear 
a part; but the day was to be a red-lettered one in our annals. 
We entered the rebel Capital by ITtli street, thence filing into 
Broad, which we traveled in company front, and at shoulder- 
arms. There is a steep incline as the street nears the rear of 
the State House, which, by the way, has a "front-in-rear," and 
that soldier who. forgetting Lot's wife, looked backward, saw 
the sight of his life, for from curb to curb, the street had be- 
come a stream of burnished steel, glistening in the rays of the 
morning sun. Those weapons had belched fire and death from 



252 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Cold Harbor to Petersburg, through a hundred miles of the 
Shenandoah valley, back to Petersburg, and thence through 
Sailor's creek to Appomattox. The men who carried them had 
the proud consciousness that they had done their part in driv- 
ing Davis and his government from this very city, and that the 
stately edifices which they were passing, for more than four 
years by Stars and Bars surmounted, were now crowned by the 
Stars and Stripes, long to float over a reunited people. 

Some of us even fancied that we detected an approving smile 
upon the bronze features of Crawford's Washington,* which 
had darkened in the gloom of secession, and that the faces of 
his Virginia associates lightened at sight of national blue and 
of the Fathers' flag. Generals H. W. Halleck and E. O. C. Ord 
reviewed us in passing, but we had few eyes for shoulder-straps. 
Our thoughts rather were on the late Confederate Capital and 
the men who had led their fellows to ruin. We remarked the 
shut-up appearances of its houses, and we wondered whether 
the playing of our bands did not bring to their closed shutters 
many a fair face to take "just a sly glance at us," though the 
people may not have rejoiced that the 

"Flag had come back to Tennessee." 

The Ninth never marched better nor with firmer step than 
on that memorable review. From Broad street, we crossed by 
way of 9th into Clay, and finally emerged from the city by 
Brook avenue, and took up our usual form of marching through 
a section every foot of which had been exposed since 1801 to 
battle fire. Though we are under no stress, we have to step 
off with almost active hostility alacrity, and more than twenty 
miles are back of us when we go into camp near Hanover Court 
House, where we had our first shaking up, only a few days less 
than a year before. 

The 25th is a ti'ving day even for old soldiers, for the heat 
is intense, and the dust is everywhere. I'rostrations are common, 
and in this year of grace 1899, the government is paying, in the 
way of pensions, for many cases of permanent disability this day 



•Near the State House, itself a tribute to Jefferson, is an equestrian 
statue of Washington by Thomas Crawford erected in the early fifties, 
sometimes called his masterpiece. At the apices of a six-pointed star 
stand statues of Patrick Henry, John Marshall, Thomas Jefferson, 
George Mason, Thomas Nelson and Andrew Lewis. 



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263 



incm-rpd. Tlie liiief lialts where "dust-brown rauks stood fast," 
or lounged by the roadside, were moments of restful bliss never 
equaled elsewhere in life. If he remembered the hymns of his 
boyhood, many a man thoufiht : 

"My willing soul would stay, 

In such a frame as this, 
And sit and sing herself away, 

To everlasting bliss." 

It was their very brevity that made them so enjoyable, and 
the bugler was far from popular when his marching call rang 
out, as it always did many minutes too soon, followed by the 




From "Harduck and Coffee," by permission. 

A ROADSIDE HALT. 



inevitable order of the officers, "Fall in, fall in, men!" Was 
there ever such a halt when some voice did not interpret the 
bugle-notes thus? 

"I know you are tired, but yet you must go, 

So pack up your knapsack and march along s-l-o-w." 

When the day is done we camp at Chesterfield, another re- 
minder of that southward march of May, 1864. We appear to 
be taking the route of that year in reverse. There are no sus- 
picions of a storm when we \tn\] our tents and ponchos over us 
for the rest to be found so sweetly in the pine spore-covered hol- 
lows of an ancient corn-field, now overgrown with vigorous 
trees, but before morn the active i)attering of rain-drops and the 
slow but sure gathering of water in those same comfortable de- 
pressions warn >is that a rainv dav is before us. 



254 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

"Rocked in the cradle of the deep," has its compensations, and 
in this case induced early rising and the preparation of break- 
fast overa sputtering tire. "Will we march to-dav?"wa8 on many 
a lip, and we had the answer when, at 8 A. M., we saw General 
Wright and staff, poncho-protected, and with the 6th Corps tlag 
ride by. We also were soon paddling along in the mud, which 
by constant agitation became deeper and thicker, and nearly 
impassable to those who brought up the rear. Oh, how wet! 
We forded Polecat creek, the water of the same soaking the 
contents of our blouse breast-pockets, at any rate those of men 
of average stature. We are not getting over much ground, 
though we seemed to be going through a deal. For wagons 
and artillery the way finally became utterly blocked, and a 
camp was necessary. Says one youthful diary-keeper, ''The 
worst day ever passed, anywhere, at home, or in the army," yet 
the writer received his military baptism at Cedar Creek. It is 
ever the latest evil that is the worst. It has no perspective. 
Such straggling! Is there a soldier living who can truthfully 
say, "I never fell out of line under any provocation"? It was 
much easier marching in the field than in the highway. Many 
took advantage of this fac-t, and for a time, keeping the column 
in sight, became voluntary flankers. Then came the tempta- 
tion of a farm-house, negro quarters, barn or tobacco-shed, and 
ever since Eden man has been yielding. 

It is late in the afternoon; the army thoroughly bedraggled 
is moving slowly, and much further progress is clearly impos- 
sible. A party of men has built fires along the back side of an 
old tumbled-down, log tobacco-shed. Only the gables and roof 
remain, but the latter is entire, and the Indian weed within 
has been drying since the war began. Coffee is drunken on the 
lee side of that structure, hardtack nibbled and the usual 
amount of profanity indulged in. but the rain does not abate. 
Our regiment is a long way ahead. Though they wear the 
Greek cross, the men passing now are personallj' strangers; why 
not crawl uiidei' that inviting roof anil, getting dried out. sleep 
comfortably till morn! Perhaps the rain will have cleared by 
that time. It does not take long to decide, and several blue- 
clad forms disappear through the a])erture made by pulling off 
several lower boards. "No smoking allowed," is the order for 
a variety of reasons, though material abounded: first, per- 
sonal safet.v; second, the provost guard will soon be along, and 



RICHMOND, WASHINGTON, AND HOME. 255 

the odor would exrite a search for the same; and third, and 
most important of all, there are no smokers in the party. How- 
ever, they are all grateful that the Old Dominion, through rais- 
ing tobacco, had atTorded them such comfortable beds, for they 
speedily worked themselves down into the very heart of the 
husky mass, inviting dryness, comfort and sleep. 

Never were mice more whist than were these boys when they 
heard the provost guard forcing along the stragglers who in 
turn had halted at the inviting fires for coffee and food. They 
hardly breathed when they heard tlie same guard making a 
cursory examination of the nearest end of the tobacco pile, but 
when the last footstep had splashingly disappeared in the 
army's rear, there was nothing left to hinder repose. The patter 
of the rain upon the roof, scarcely an arm's length away, re- 
minded the soldiers of similar nights in far-away Northern 
homes in attic chambers, when 

"Every tinkle on the shingles has an echo in the heart, 

And a thousand dreamy fancies into busy being start; 

And a thousand recollections weave their bright hues into woof, 

As we listen to the patter of the soft rain on the roof." 

The rain is still falling, with no sign of cessation when with 
slowly recurring thoughts of the corps and a wonder as to how 
much further the boys had gone on, grateful sleep pins the eye- 
lids down. 

Morning reveals the rain active as ever, with not a sound of 
departed comrade. Being now thoroughly dried and unwilling 
to waste the desiccated results of the preceding night, the 
speedily convened council of war decides that punishment if 
inflicted at all would be no worse if the halt were prolonged 
till the storm were over, a hastily prepared breakfast is fol- 
lowed by a resumption of the tobacco siesta. Before noon the 
clouds broke away, the sun shone out, and, when the roads 
seemed passable, the 0th Corps was sought. Luckily the rain 
had prevented much further progress on the preceding day, and 
less than a two miles' walk revealed the flags and tents of an 
army in camp, and how wet the soldiers were: where possible 
they were taking sun-baths by way of compensation for the in- 
voluntary ducking of yesterday, while the dry and merry 
stragglers were the envy of those who had sozzled through the 
day and night, for the ground had been too wet to lie down 
upon. 



256 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

The 27th and 2Sth are spent in camp, a necessary fact for 
secni-ing dryness and preparation for the further march towards 
Washington. It was while anchored here that Loveless, our Mech- 
lenburg sable acquisition, had his confidence in his whilom pro- 
tectors rudely shaken and at the same an introduction to some 
of the qualities of gunpowder. He and a diminutive Ethiopian 
who had fastened himself upon us as we passed through Rich- 
mond were taking a comfortable snooze, face downward, lux- 
uriating in the sunlight. Removing the bullets from a number 
of cartridges the powder was distributed between the legs of 
the dusky sleepers. The results of applying a match to the 
same produced shouts of laughter from the mischievous boys, 
but the poor Africans fairly turned white with terror. There- 
after they had an eye out for possible fireworks. 

The march of the 29th is another famous one with us, for we 
start away very early in the morning, and at 9 P. M. we are en- 
camped near Marye's Heights of Fredericksburg, said to be 
upon the very ground over which charged Burnside's men in 
that fatal fray of December, 1862. On our way thither we had 
forded the Mat, Ta, Po and Ny creeks, which united made the 
Mattapony river, making in this little more than half a day a 
distance reckoned all the way from twenty-one to twenty-three 
miles. It was while taking this speedy march that General 
Seymour, always so insistent on order and military decorum, 
encountered a certain member of Company H. No one in the 
regiment had lost more weapons, nor was there any one 
who cared less for tradition. As he was taking his gunless, 
go-as-you-please gait, he fell under the general's eye. At once 
the latter exclaimed, "Who are you, my man, and where do 
you belong?" The immediate reply, "Private Harris, Company 
H, 6th Corps, by G — d," must have paralyzed the West Pointer, 
for he made no further effort to secure information. Few men 
in the 2d Brigade have forgotten the donkey which bore some 
part of the headquarters cooking outfit, nor his exceedingly 
musical voice, which was louder and stronger than a fog-horn. 
Have they forgotten how they used to locate the brigade when 
they straggled into camp at the close of a hot day? "Just wait 

till we hear General "s jackass, and that'll tell us right 

where the boys are."' 

It is sunrise of the 30th when we start away, passing through 
Fredericksburg, with its many traces of savage war. Surely 



RICHMOND, WASHINGTON, AND HOME. 257 

till' liall uiui shot riddled houses are the best ventilated struct- 
mvs wf luivi' ever seen. We cross the Rapitahauuock on a i)on- 
toon bridfie with far h'ss anxiety than did our brothers in 1862. 
The entire way to Aijiiia creek is marked by the hand of devas- 
tation. Sentinel-like chimneys indicate where happy homes 
have been. Th.ere is very little indication of cultivation of the 
soil, and the section is rapidly lapsing into its primitive condi- 
tion. The soldier, however, is not a retlecting: being, particu- 
larly when on a rapid march, and we were already talking of 
reaching Washington, just then the 6th Corps' Mecca. The last 
day of May has a forenoon's inarch to tlie vicinity of Center- 
ville and an afternoon's rest, the heat being so intense that 
even our leaders advise a halt. 

June 1st saw the Ninth at the right of the line and stepping 
off briskly, before the sun was up. Much of our distance was 
accomplished before the others had started. We went into 
camp near Fairfax Court House soon after noon, while the 2d 
Division, which held the left, did not arrive till nightfall. The 
last day's march, that of the 2d. carried ns to the left, but our 
hearts were light, for our journey's end was almost in sight. 
There were tall men among us, and they were used to such 
queries as, "George, do you see any signs of rain up there?" 
or, "I say. Jim, hand me down a chaw of terbaccer.'' This day 
the popular bit of chaff was, "Oh, John, stretch up your neck, 
and tell me when you catch a glimpse of the Capitol." All this 
with the interlocutor's face looking skyward. 

Civilization begins to appear again, for man recuperates rap- 
idly, and war's worst phases were seen here in 1861. One small 
house completely covered with a climbing rosebush made a last- 
ing picture in soldierly hearts as the route led quickly by. 
Such blossoms of red and white, and the beautiful flower gen- 
erously bestowed by feminine hands, lightened many a weary 
step on that day's march. Camp is pitched between Bailey's 
cross-roads and ilunson's hill, a location somewhat famous in 
the earlier days of the war (General Keifer says Ball's cross- 
roads). 

Streets are laid out regularly and regular routine is followed; 
varied by the distribution of soft bread, of which we had seen 
very little since April 2d. Our rations, though ample, are 
smaller than when on the march, for we do not need our old 
supply. The 6th of June brings brigade dress-parade, the lirst 
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258 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

in more than two months, in which time there has been very 
little of the show nature. Another parade follows on the 7tli 
with flag presentation to General Keifer. Evidently our head 
officers like it. The great review of the Union armies had taken 
place, May 2'2d and 23d, from which the 6th Corps was debarred 
on account of its presence in southern "\'irginia. Our gallant 
Sheridan had asked that he might remain to participate in this 
pageant, but Grant had sent him to the southward to look after 
Kirby Smith. 

Now on June 8th, that all those who had fought to save the 
Capital might, in triumph, march through its streets, the 6th 
Corps and the Cavalry Division then in Washington had their 
day. We marched across the Long Bridge, and thence to the 
head of Pennsylvania avenue, and so through the city to George- 
town, where we crossed by the Aqueduct Bridge to the ^Mrginia 
side, and so proceeded back to camp. The 3d Division was on 
the left and the 2d Brigade held the left of the division, col- 
umn closed in mass, two paces between platoons. On Pennsyl- 
vania avenue we took wheeling distance; a little better. Six 
miles and no halt! The heat was severe, so much so that even 
horse-back riders were overcome, but we saw the president, 
and he saw us, though he was in the shade and we were not. 
General Grant also looked on. Be it remembered that thought- 
ful citizens along the way kindly gave us water and food of 
all kinds, else the suffering had been greater still. "A cattle- 
show of men," writes one participant. Added to our discom- 
fiture there arose a great tliunder-storm, which deluged us with 
rain, driving in the dust of the march, and sending us to camji in 
anything but the proud array in which we had set forth in the 
morning. Reviewing and being reviewed are altogether ditfer- 
ent affairs. 

Then followed a little more than a week of camp life, more 
or less monotonous. We visited old friends in neighboring 
cami)s and cori)s. read such papers and books as came into our 
hands, and ate our rations with measurable regularity. For fun 
we worked hard in blanket-tossing miscellaneous strollers of 
all colors who ventured into our midst, including the small 
African upon whom the gun])owder plot had been worked on 
our way up from Richmond. Tlie youngster had develop(>d amaz- 
ingly, and liis imjiudcncc had gotten far beyund liis discretion, 
when one day he completely overstepped all bounds of decorum 



RFCHMOXn. WASniXGTOX, AND HOME. 259 

bv throwing a stone through a coiuiiany street. This could uot 
go uupunished, so the blanket was brought out and Sambo 
was hustled upon it. He had been there before, but this time 
he was elevated till the tossors themselves feared he would not 
come down, having thrown him seemingly out of the range of 
gravitation. When he was released he shook the dust of our 
camp from his feet saying, "You tossed me too high entirely." 
Good singers helped the early night along with songs, whose 
refrain would be taken up from tent to tent. Very likely some 
may recall Ed. C, who had a penchant for Irish ditties, and how 
he generally led off with Finnegan's Wake, whose chorus once 
having sung no one could forget. It ran like this: 

"Whack, hurrah, dance to your partner. 

Welt the floor, your trotters shake. 
Listen, 'tis the truth I tell ye, 

Lots of fun at Finnegan's wake." 

The last word, shouted from tent to tent, would be heard 
gradually diminishing in canopied distance, till it was lost in 
the strains of the following stanza. A careful inventory of all 
government jjroperty is made on the 9th. 

Our connection with the Cth Corps is severed June loth, and 
General Keifer issues the following order in commemoration 
of the breaking up of relations so long maintained : 

FAREWELL ORDER. 

Headquarters 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 6th Corps, Army of 

Potomac, 
Camp near Washington, D. C. 

June 15th, A. D., 1865. 
General Orders No. 28. 

Officers and Soldiers: This command will soon be broken up 
in its organization. It is sincerely hoped that each man ma} 
soon be permitted to return to his home, family and friends, to 
enjoy their blessings and that of a peaceful, free and happy peo- 
ple. 

The great length of time I have had the honor to command 
you has led to no ordinary attachment. The many hardships, 
trials and dangers we have shared together, and the distin- 
guished services yon have perfoimed in camp, on the march, 
and upon the field of battle, have long since endeared you to 
me. I shall ever be proud to have been your commander, and 
will cherish a lasting recollection of both officers and men. 
Your efficient services and gallant conduct in behalf of hiniidii 
rif/hts and human freedom will not be overlooked and forgotten 
by a grateful country. 



260 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

I can not repress the deepest feelings of sadness npon parting 
with yon. 

I luourii with von, and share in vour .sorrow, for the many 
brave coniradejs who have fallen in battle and have been 
stricken down with disease. Let us revere their rueniories and 
emulate their noble character and goodness. .\ proud and great 
nation will not neglect their afflicted families. The many dis- 
abled oflicers and soldiers will also be cared for by grateful 
people and an affluent country. 

You have a proud name as soldiers; and I trust that, at your 
homes, you will so conduct yourselves that you will be honored 
and respected as good citizens. 

I shall part with you entertaining the sincerest feelings of 
affection and kindness for all, hoping that it may be my good 
fortune to meet and greet you in future as honored citizens and 
friends. 

J. WARKEN KEIFER. 

Though couched in excellent language and a valuable tribute 
to our services, few thought as much of the separation then as 
they did later. Then home seemed nearing, and one boy wrote, 
"I can't state that I had many regrets at this separation. Didn't 
feel half so bad as I did when I left home." 

The same day we break camp and march to the I^oug Bridge. 
Here we halted while Colonel Snyder wrote forward for orders. 
Later we cross the bridge, and reaching Pennsylvania avenue, 
follow that to 7th street, by which we leave the city and con- 
tinue our dusty march almost to Fort Stevens, but some coim- 
termai'ching ordei' is received and we deflect to the left, pass- 
ing through Teunallytown, finally ending our march at Fort 
Sumner, and others near, having covered nearly or quite twenty 
miles to reach a ])oint that we might have gained in half that 
number if we had gone north from Ball's cross-roads and so 
crossed Cliain Bridge. The trouble was no one knew what we 
had started for when we set out. 

The change from our former camp lo the fort is a delight to 
every one, for it is elevated and spacious, the nearest fortifica- 
tions to tlip Potomac, and tlie intervening Delaware and Ohesa- 
peake canal affords the best possible bathing facilities. Our 
first duty is to clean house, and this we do with a will. Then 
follows nominal drill, but more time is spent in going out and 
back, and in lying on grassy slojtes, than in the school of t'le 
soldier, for which many think they have no further use. Grad- 
ually we get back to old mess-house days, and consequent less- 



RICHMOND, WASHINGTON, AND HOME. 261 

enin<r of personal work. There were pleasiu-es in guard-duty 
done aloDfi the acineduc-t. Xo one seemed to know what we 
were out there for, but we stacked arms, ate our rations, and 
enjoyed life. Some of us found the culverts away down under 
the road exceedinglv cool, so layiuo; sai)lings above the water 
aud ."spreading boughs on them they spent the most of their 
time reading there, taking turns in watching the guns. 'Tis 
true that they caught the colds of their lifetime in this cooler, 
but it was fv.n. Then those swimming parties in the canal I 
There was no seaside formality in bathing costume, but hun- 
dreds of men and boys in statu naturae disported themselves as 
few have had a chance to do since. 

During this wait in the forts, the order was promulgated per- 
mitting men to retain their guns for a nominal sum. Private 
Harris, Company H. the man who so readily answered General 
Seymour on our rapid march to Washington, had paid for many 
guns, costing him |1.3 each time, but now he could get one for 
§(;, but he had plans of his own. When the business was all 
settled and he had a clear title to the article, he advertised a 
free show in front of his barracks. When the moment came, 
there was the private and his gun, and there, too, was a big 
rock which was to have a part in the play. When the throng 
had fully gathered, Harris looked the crowd over and then 
gave his shooting-iron a farewell inspection; saying, "It's mine, 
boys," he raised it aloft, held by the barrel, and brought the 
breech down upon the rock with a terrible whack, shouting, 
"Six dollars "s better 'n thirteen, by G — d.'' The first blow sent 
the wooden part spinning: the next drove off lock aud hammer. 
He pounded away till he had made kindling wood of the breech 
and a hooji of the barrel, every time exclaiming, "Six dollars 's 
better "n thirteen." Thus did Private Harris spite the War De- 
jiartment. His comrades applauded, he perspired, aud the gov- 
ernment went on just the same. 

On the 17th the 1st Battalion is sent to Fort Gaines and other 
points; thus Ti remains in Gaines; I goes to Battery Vermont; 
D to Battery Cameron, and G to Batteries Parrott and Kemble. 
On the same day the dress-coats so long stored in Washington 
are received. June 23d one sergeant, two corporals and twelve 
men are sent from "I" to Reno as provost guard. Colonel Mar- 
shall of the 14th New York Heavy Artillery commanding bri- 
ide inspects and finds fault with police and discii)line. The 



262 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

24th Geueral J. Warren Keifer visits the regiments in the sev- 
eral forts. There are trips to Washington and Georgetown. 
Cabin John Bridge and to Tenuallytown. June :'>Oth comes 
muster for pay, but the most interesting event of the tarry 
here is the march July oth to Fort Totten, where the original 
members of the regiment with the one-year recruits of 1804 
are mustered out and all others are consolidated and trans- 
ferred to the 3d Battalion. Companies I. K, L and M of the 2d 
New York Heavy Artillery. Never was there a better illustra- 
tion of the reverse of the famous adage of Mahomet and the 
mountain, for in this instance more than a thousand men, many 
of them just out of hospitals, marched twenty miles, because 
the officer designated to do the mustering-out duty was said to 
be ill and unable to make the trip to the river's side. There 
must have been other officers in Washington! Suppose this 
man had died, then wherewould we have had to march? 'Tis sad 
to contemplate. So the mountain went to Mahomet; men 
marched over in line; they came back as they pleased, and it 
was morning of the next day before all had returned to their 
camps. 

The 8th of July witnessed the farewells to the forts, the 
march to Washington through Georgetown and the taking of 
the train for Baltimore, supper at Soldiers' Rest or on rations, 
and then the train for the North, not exactly palatial, for men 
slept on the floor or on the tops of the cars. Elmira is gained 
at P. M. on the 9th. Rest for the night is sought in the bar- 
racks, on whose floor sleep is wooed till morn. Then the train, 
the 10th, to Watkins, and by boat to Geneva! Here citizen.s 
rally equal to the occasion, and prepare a dinner for us, to which 
we can not do justice because of being marched down to the 
train ; but we dispose of a part of it, and then ride to Syracuse. 
Food is had at the hotels, and then we go a mile and a half to 
the camp. Many improve the op])ortunity to go home, but they 
are back to be \tii\d off the 2(ltli. and then come the final leave- 
taking and an effectual homeward face-turning that is to be 
affected by wai' no longer. Several boys in Company L. in token 
of their affection, present Captain S. A. Howe with a plain gold 
ring, to be held by Jiim as long as he lives, a priceless souvenir 
of times when wearer and giver shared dangers together. 

There was yet work for some one to do, and certain officers 
labor through the entire night to perfect the pay-rolls. They 



RICHMOND, WASHINGTON, AND HOME. 263 

must be prepared in the best of order, for they are to be turned 
over to the government of the United States for retention. 
They are now, at the end of the century, so carefully retained 
that no man who helped make the record, there given, can gain 
a sight of the same for love nor money. Such is red tape I 

The 20th of July is the day which sees the last assembling 
and hears the final "Break ranks!'" Only a few days less than 
three years from the time when many of these men enrolled 
themselves, they are clasping hands, and saying "Good-by," 
perhaps forever. They have drunken from the same canteen, 
slept beneath the same poncho, shared toil and danger till the 
ties that unite them are stronger than those of kindred. The 
words of their commander are particularly touching, and all 
love him the more for them : 

COLONEL Snyder's farewell order. 

To the Soldiers of the 9th New York Artillery: 

The lieutenant colonel commanding desires to express his 
gratitude and thanks for your soldierly conduct, foryour prompt- 
ness in the discharge of arduous duties since he has had the 
honor to command you, in camp, on the march, and more es- 
pecially on the battlefield, where you have won by your true 
courage the admiration of your superiors as well as the wel- 
come plaudits of your fellow countrymen. 

Well done, good and faithful servants. Enjoy the blessings 
of peace, the fruits of your labors. Your reward is written in 
the history of the nation. From the North Anna to Cold Har- 
bor, and in the grand Hank movement to Petersburg; thence to 
Maryland on the plains of Monocacy, down the length and 
breadth of the Shenandoah valley, at Opequon, Cedar Creek, 
and then again to Petersburg: and finally at the last great 
struggle of the expiring Rebellion at Sailor's Creek,— you have 
shown your untiring zeal, fortitude and bravery, and you en- 
joy to-day that peace which is only commensurate with the long, 
noble service and sacrifices you have made for your country. 
You have demonstrated that the citizen soldier is equal to the 
task, whether to cope with a foreign adversary or crush a civil 
rebellion. And now as yon return to your homes to resume the 
different avocations you left, may heaven's blessings attend you. 

Soldiers, farewell I 

By order of 

LIEUT. COL. SNYDER. 

Vincent A. Kenyon, lieutenant and adjutant. 

No history can accompany every man to his home and record 
the happy greetings there. Some hearths are shadowed, for 



264 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

many a gallant son who went forth as bravely as those now re- 
turning; has fallen in his country's defense, and there must ever 
be a vacant chair; but these men who doll' their blue and as- 
sume once more the habiliments of peace are again absorbed 
into the great public, all the better for their trials and tests 
of strength and valor. 

War for them is ended, but its lessons they will pass on to 
their children and their children's children as the grandest 
heritage it is theirs to give. When many years shall have ren- 
dered more remote the trying days of 1861-'65, descendants of 
these men, recalling ancestral courage, will fight over again 
their fathers' battles and, as the crowning praise of those de- 
parted, exclaim, "They did their duty!" 



CHAPTER XXIV. 

Those Who Were Left Behind. 

All did not go home when the regiment set its face towards 
the Empire State. The dates of muster-in for Companies M and 
L were later than those of the other ten companies, and there 
were recruits who had joined all along during the more than 
two preceding years. As the war was over, many of these 
boys could never understand just why they were retained, but 
held they were till well into the next October, and in this time 
many of them put up as stiff a game of playing soldiering as any 
equal number of men ever did. 

Those remaining were consolidated into a battalion of four 
companies, I, K, L and M, and all under the command of Major 
S. B. Lamoreaux. and as such became a part of the 2d New 
York Heavy Artillery. This was the decree of authority, and 
kicking did no good. It would have been some relief to the 
vexation of this retention if any one could ever find out the 
slightest use that they were to the country, but our opinions 
were not sought, and we had to just grin and bear it, though 
it might as well be said at once that a great many did not bear it. 
They took French leave, so many that the rolls are a disgrace 
to any government that made such a condition possible. Men 
who had carried guns from the first day at Cold Harbor till 



THOSE ^YK() \VKKE LEI'T BEHIND. 265 

that glorious lumr at Appomattox, wlio liad traveled across the 
state to Danville and had followed Trr.nian Seymour on his 
steeple-cliase to ^\'ashiuL;ton, an<l all without any more than 
the regulation grumbling, said they'd be blowed, or something 
like that, if they would stay any longer, so they, in the language' 
of the day, "lit out." Mentioning this fact to an officer who 
attained high rank during the war and whom every veteran 
in our regiment thoroughly respects, and asking him his advice 
as to the treatment of these cases, he said: "The history is that 
of the Ninth, not of the Second. The record of the men should 
close with the regiment in which they enlisted," and this course 
has been pursued. At Albany, where the rolls are so often con- 
sulted with reference to pensions, one is told that desertion 
after the close of the war, when men were thus retained, is not 
considered a heinous offense, and that the record is invariably 
reversed when the proper application is made. It was a very 
ditferent matter from leaving when the tight was on and the 
nation was in need of every man who could be obtained. Many 
a veteran is now enjoying all that goes with a long and patri- 
otic career, though the record on the last muster-out roll was 
"deserted."' The wonder is that more men did not thus depart. 
One good member of the battalion that was held thus, says that 
he had been arrested for some trivial offense, and smarting 
under the disgrace, as he esteemed it, had made up his mind 
to take his departure with out leave or license, when he chanced 
to fall in with a man much older than himself who was know- 
ing to the circumstances and, apparently, read the boy's 
thoughts. He said to the aggrieved lad. "I know how you feel, 
and I sympathize with you. but you must not do anything rash, 
anything that you will regret in coming years, or that will 
bring shame to those at home. Your recoi-d is a good one; 
don't let any shade fall upon it. All this trouble will be over 
ere many days, and I advise you to stick it out." Unfortunate- 
ly all the discontented ones were not so well advised and went 
away almost in squads. 

A little before our late comrades were getting their pay in 
Syracuse, their relicts were ordered over to the Virginia side of 
the Potomac. Accordingly we proceeded to Georgetown, that 
same quaint old burg so often visited by us, and crossed by the 
Aqueduct Bridge, again treading the soil of "Ole Virgiuny." 
Thence we turned to our right and going northward, we became 



266 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

the guardians of the precious earthworks in this jiart of the de- 
fenses. At least Forts Ethan Allen, C. F. Smith and Strong 
came under our care, perhaps others. Had it not been so vexa- 
tions to men who had plans in life, whom this holding seriously 
hindered, the soldiering that we did here would be simply ridic- 
ulous. Very few Americans can become soldiers by trade, i. c. 
private soldiers, content with the dull routine of camp-duty. 
It may do for officers, but even they tire of it and often retire 
to civil life. 

However, the privates couldn't retire; duties such as they 
were had to be done. Those who went to Fort Strong retain 
anything but pleasant memories of that first night in the bar- 
racks, which looked well enough on the outside, and within 
did not differ essentially from the many others which they had 
sampled in their experience. Confidently they sjiread their 
blankets in the bunks, and in due time put out their lights and 
undertook to sleep, but the slumber that we got that night was 
not worth mentioning. All the swearing of the campaigns of 
1864 and "Go did not begin to equal that of this one interval. 
Oaths came singly and in volleys. There were oaths English 
and in all the dialects represented in the company. There were 
oaths imprecatory and oaths supplicatory. Every word that had 
ever been used "in vain," this night had a forcible reproduction. 
One listener who did not swear (he is uncertain whether he had 
any associates in that category) says that he was awakened by 
the chorus of loud talk and certain disagreeable sensations 
about his body, particularly his neck, which he constantly 
rubbed, owing to the irritation there, and each stroke of his 
hand brought the disagreeable odor of bedbugs. Evidently 
every man in the barracks was doing the same, and it was no 
figure of speech to say that bug-juice was in the air. Morning 
revealed strange sights. Each man in the company had a blood- 
red streak around his neck, and it was composed of his own 
blood, too. An inspection of our quarters was held at once, 
and though the slaughter of the night had been terrible, there 
were .vet millions left. The rough ends of each bunk-board 
was red with bugs, and there was not a crack nor crevice of the 
old rookery that did not hold its thousands. We were men of 
blood, we had jtassed through bloody scenes, but we had never 
thought to slied our life current in any such vile mannor as 
this. 




DRUM CARKIED BY JOHN H. DeVOE, CO. G, 1862-1865. 




COMPANY M, CAPT. W. 1. PARRISH. FORT ETHAN ALLEN. 



4 






THOSE WHO WERE LEFT BKHrND. 267 

Morning liad scarcely more than dawned before we proceeded 
to fiive that hmu structure the ch-aniug- of its existence, an 
experience one might think it had never had before. Every- 
thing inside and out was drenched in scalding water, and when 
the next taps came we were ready for sleep, and the edifice 
continued sweet and clean till the 29th of the month, when 
there came a storm of wind and rain that completely wiped out 
the barracks and rendered us shelterless. It was one of those 
sudden cyclones for which all warm sections and seasons are 
noted, only this was somewhat in excess of any one that we 
had ever encountered. Possibly it was about the middle of the 
afternoon. A storm of rain accompanied by some wind gradu- 
ally increased in violence till the edifice began to creak, and ner- 
vous men made their exit in spite of the wet. Others, more con- 
fident, kept their places till the roof began to lift and the rain 
to beat through the rapidly enlarging cracks; then they made 
leaps for their lives, getting out none too soon, for the entire 
roof was lifted, carried some distance and thrown down turned 
almost completely around. We had taken no covering, in most 
cases, and as if cognizant of this the weather proceeded to de- 
velop the worst hail-storm that we had as yet beheld. The 
stones were as large as robin's eggs, and one had to hold his 
hands over his head for protection. An ice-cream wagon had 
come up from Washington, and was waiting at our east door 
when the storm came. In very short order it was so mixed 
up that it might be doubted if the proprietor knew which was 
driver and which was horse; at any rate, the onlookers would 
not have risked a guess. The sight of men holding on to trees 
to keep themselves from being blown away, we had seen in 
books descriptive of West India hurricanes, but nothing of the 
sort had ever come under our observations before. 

If the storm had only blown away some of the useless forts 
that we were supijosed to be guarding instead of the shelters 
above our heads, we might have regarded the same as not an 
unmixed evil. As it was, while men were seriously injured 
in some of the forts, for ours was not the only line of barracks 
to suffer, we escape with only minor bruises. In the city many 
roofs were lifted, and the "oldest inhabitant" said he had never 
seen its equal. The immediate effect upon the dwellers in Fort 
Strong was a picking up of their wet effects and a departure to 
Fort C. S. Smith, where we {>nt up our tents on the founda- 



268 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

tions where had formerly stood barracks, since this place suf- 
fered just the same as we did. 

If there had been a thousand years of life before us and we 
had no definite plans in living, the stay in these forts might 
have been enjoyed. As it was there was a dull succession of 
inspection, parades of all sorts and the make-believe guard- 
duty that was hardly creditable to any one concerned. The 
constant query with us was, "What are we here for?'' "To eat 
hardtack," say:? one intelligent soldier. "Don't you see the 
government has so many boxes of hardbread, and if we don't 
stay to eat it, some of it will be thrown away."' Those conver- 
sant with the subject assert that the worms found in the boxes 
this summer, were the largest and fattest they had ever seen. 
Many men assert that boxes of tack came to the forts in the 
summer of 18fJ." bearing the date of 1861. Someone of statistical 
tendencies (mce, before ojiening the box, took it in hand and gave 
it several severe thumps upon the ground, thus settling any 
easily moved contents to one corner. Then removing the cover 
he carefully measured the living, squirming mass so concen- 
trated, and found a full pint and a half. This may have been 
above or below- the average. 

The mess-rcoms had not suffered with the general destruction, 
and from that of Fort Smith the Capitol was plainly visible. Sit- 
ting there at dinner one day, a man remarks: "I can see the 
Goddess of Liberty." "Oh, bother," says an unsentimental com- 
rade, "can you see anj- soft bread there?" 

Here occurred a serious infraction of discipline that earlier 
in our service would have brought condign punishment upon 
us. At dinner a company took exceptions to the food, and 
swept everything from the tables to the floor. The whole com- 
pany was at once placed under arrest, the next company being 
put over as guards. At supper, the third company, having a 
like grievance, just lifted the tables into the air, and turning 
them over deposited the whole outfit, bottom side up, on tlie 
floor. There was no other company to guard this one, so the 
officers declared "all bets off," and let us V)egin over again. 
'Tis said that table service was thereafter improved. 

Were there amusements? To tell the truth there wasn't 
much else. The facilities for bathing in the Potomac were ex- 
cellent. Passes could bo obtained easily for the exploration of 
the neighboring country, and trips to Arlington were common. 



THOSE WHO WERE LEFT BEHIND. 269 

Did we tire of uu'ss-hoiise tare, there were numerouis restaurants 
easily accessible where a small sum secured a si'ood dinner, and 
when nig;ht came the cleared-away platforms of some of the 
destroyed barracks afforded fine opportunities for dancins;. 
Such dancing! There was little of the polish of the schools in 
it, but it was vigorous. A lumdkerchief tied to an arm indi- 
cated a member of the fair sex, who was led out blushiugly to 
the tloor in a N'irginia reel, or to go through the tigures in a 
plain quadrille. Home talent furnished music, which, if not 
exactly classical, was understood, and on pleasant evenings 
"lights out" always came too soon. It was a hilarious company 
that looked on and that participated, but what possible good 
were we doing for our country or for ourselves? 

Some men wearying of the monotony secured details through 
General O. O. Howard in Washington and went into the em- 
ploy of the Freedmen's Bureau, thereby getting an absolutely 
unique experience in finding out the ways of the former bond- 
men. They visited Vienna, Leesburg and other places in the 
discharge of their duties, but in the main were in Alexandria, 
at the headiiuarters there. 

While the non-commissioned officers and privates were thus 
fretting over their detention, there were men high in rank in 
the regiment who were quite content. Of course the general 
sentiment of the men was well known, for no one made the 
least secret of his feelings. A Company JI man who was doing 
hostler duties at regimental headquarters almost gave his fel- 
lows a convulsion on reciting to them the substance of a conver- 
sation indulged in by the wife of our Colonel Whistler while 
he was driving her and a friend to Washington. The good lady 
could not understand why the men were so anxious to go home, 
saying. "The canals will soon be closed, and there will be noth- 
ing for them to do. Besides, we are situated so nicely here. 
The children are in the city schools, and they are driven back 
and forth each day. I do hope the men will stop their com- 
jilaining and let things go on as they are." 

There were men in the ranks who had plans for the future 
quite as reasonable as those of the colonel's wife — plans, too, 
that they would have been quite content to carry out at their 
own ex])ense and not at that of the government. There were 
future lawyers, doctors, clergymen and business men whom 
this nonsense was throwing out of a cleai' year of their respect- 
ive lives. 



270 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

It must be said that to the soldier who liked to draw his 
rations when and where he i-hose, the neighborhood of these 
forts furnished unrivaled facilities. Fruit was abundant, and 
vegetables were never better. If the private didn't have all 
that the glad earth produced, it was because he was too lazy 
to go and get it or too honest to steal it, though the latter 
objection was seldom evident at this stage of soldiering in these 
southern latitudes. What a relief the departure of the last 
regiment must have been to the farmers of this much ravaged 
locality! To be able to reap where they had sown and to gather 
their own fruit must have been a delight indescribable. Says 
one irate farmer in the presence of the very man who had helped 
himself to Agricola's potatoes the night before, "Them d — d 
niggers are stealing me poor." "Perhaps it's the soldiers," says 
a listener, "t^oldiers — not much ; no white man could take stuff 
that way. Why, they just dig the potatoes right out with 
their fingers. They left the print of them. No, sir. it's niggers 
every time." One of his most interested listeners was a man 
who had proved his devotion to the Southern cause by selling 
all his real estate and investing the proceeds in Confederate 
bonds. ^\hat a house of sand! 

If we had been disposed to learn, we might have gained a deal 
in our instruction while here, for Colonel Whistler was a ^^'esl 
Pointer, but what did we care for guns, swabs, caissons, calibre 
et id omne ;/enusf The war was over. That was the cry forever 
in the air and on our lips, and we had no use for the knowledge, 
however prized it might have been had it come months before, 
when we were intent on making ourselves ready for the trials 
that might be ours. 

During the last of August many of us, particularly those who 
had been in rebel prisons, were much interested in the trial of 
Captain Wirz for his cruel treatment of jjrisoners in Anderson 
ville, and we made as many visits as possible to Washington 
while the case was in progress. We found presiding over the 
investigation our old commander at Monocacy, General Lew 
Wallace, and his judicial training had here a good opportunity 
for display. At the same time it appeared to be a chance to 
develop the inhumanity of Confederate treatment of T^nion 
prisoners, and only incidentally a trial of \Virz, who had simply 
carried out the orders of his superiors. His fate was sealed 
from the beginning, but even men who had suffered at his hands 



THOSE WHO WERE LEFT BEHIND. 



271 



loukl not help imssiuf; sfiitinients of pity wlicu they behekl the 
L-ul{irit, so far gone with eonsuuiptiou that he had to repose 
niion ;i rouch, heiiiji unable to sit during: tlie sessions of the 
court. While his death by hanging the following November 
was fully merited, it has? seemed somewhat strange, in the sub- 
sequent years, to see those who directed him restored to all 
their ante-bellum privileges. Again, some of us could never 
understand how a liberty-loving Swiss, for he was from Helve- 




LEW WALLACE, IN WAR TIMES. 



tia, could ever have b<vn induced to do such dirty work. Tt 
must have been the result of bad company. 

A word as to the regiment in which we found ourselves. 
The 2d Regiment of New York Heavj* Artillery had been in 
service nmch longer tlian the Ninth, or better, the original or- 
ganization was formed in ISIil as a regiment of light artillery. 
It passed through various changes and vicissitudes, and finally 
settled down in 1S(;2. like our own regiment, to breastwork mak 
ing in the defenses. Of course the two years' enlistment expired 



272 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

in 1863, but new and re-enlistments had kept up the organiza- 
tion. Here it remained till, like ourselves, it was routed out 
by Grant and sent to the front, reaching that dangerous locality 
May 18th, about one week before our own advent. Good service 
was rendered thence onward as a part of the 2d Corps, and like 
the Ninth, it came back to the defenses in June. 1865. Colonel 
J. N. G. Whistler and Lieutenant Colonel George Hogg were 
entitled to our highest respect, and received the same, but we 
didn't like the order that united us. Those who were entitled 
to discharges had received them, and their residue had been 
formed into eight companies, thus making two battalions. The 
men were principally from Oneida, Herkimer and New York 
counties, and the record they made was an excellent one, but 
the first veteran of our regiment is yet to be found who ever an- 
nounces himself as other than a member of the 9th New York 
Heavy. His discharge paper may read one way, but he always 
talks another. 

The longest night has an end, and there came a day when 
the bonds inclosing us were loosed and we were directed home- 
ward. It came about through Special Order No. 220. Depart 
ment of \yashington, dated September 8th, 18t;5. Our dis- 
charge papers bore date September 29th. but we did not leave 
Wasliington till after the 1st of October, going by way of Phil- 
adelphia, there enjoying Cooper Shop hospitality once more, 
and thence to New York city, where by boat we were trans- 
ported to Hart's island in the ujiper part of East river, having 
the very quarters formerly occupied by rebel jjrisoners, thu.s 
giving some of us a chance to compare their accommodations 
with those we had not enjoyed, but endured when in Confeder- 
ate keeping. The general verdict was tluit the rebs had fared 
well. 

As soon as muster-out and pay-rolls could be prepared, the 
men were paid in full and allowed to depart. The record was 
completed, and October 10th those who had been left behind 
in that July separation were as free as their fellows who had 
been enjoying three fu« months of liberty. It did not take long 
for steam to transport the boys to western New York and to 
whar all of tlicni iirized most highly— their homes. 



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CHAPTER XX \\ 

Miscellaneous, 
incidents. 

First One Killed. — The first person in the regiment to be killed 
by gunshot was a woman, Mrs. Chauncey Hale, i^he came to 
the company during the winter of 1862 and 186.3, and was de- 
tailed as laundress for the company. The captain of Company 
F built a house for the Hales at the foot of the company street, 
and here Hale, his wife and two children lived happily until 
the sad accident occurred which ended the life of his wife. One 
morning after Hale had been on guard-duty and had come to 
his quarters for his breakfast, and while he was yet at the 
table, the call for guard-mount was sounded; he hurriedly arose 
from the table and hastily putting on his equipments, his wife 
assisting him, and as she buckled his belt she gave him a push, 
saying playfully, "Hurry now, or you will get pricked and put 
on extra duty for being late." He held his gun in his hands, 
his thumb on the hammer, and in the same playful manner 
answered, "Take care or I will shoot you." The gun was a 
Belgian ritle and went off half cocked, his thumb slipped and 
the gun was discharged, the large bullet passing through her 
head, scattering her brains over her motherless children. Hale 
was nearly distracted with grief. The company had the re- 
mains embalmed and sent home. The children were placed in 
the Orphan Asylum at Auburn. N. Y. Hale was never himself 
after tliis sad occurrence, but seemed broken-hearted and de- 
spondent. He remained in the service, however, till the end of 
the war. Tide page .52. 

The Shell Hurst. — Soon after this sad affair, another accident, 
if it could l.e called an accident, happened in the same company, 
A man by the name of Moody found a 30-pound shell, and 
brought it into camp. This was just after the company had 
moved to Fort Bayard. He took out the fuse, and emptied 
part of the powder out and then went to Conrad Bostler, a 
little German that was detailed to assist the company cooks, 
and told him that if he would drop a coal of fire in the shell 
he would see some sport, as it would make a great squib. The 
shell was near the head of the company street and near the 
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captain's quarters. So Connej, as the litttle Dutchman was 
called, dropped the coal of lire in, and there was a great ex- 
plosion. Two bovs, Chauncey Kunyan and Alpheus Long, 
were badly wounded, Runyan losing his foot; Long's limb was 
saved. Several more of the men narrowly escaped with their 
lives. Moody made his escape during the excitement of caring 
for the wounded, and was never captured. Tide page 5.3. 

He Got Left.— The boys of the old 138th will remember that 
Company — had a fine-looking lieutenant; his mustache was 
coal black, and he took with the ladies, and although he was 
a married man, he delighted in a little flirtation with the girls 
when the opportunity presented itself. On the trip to New 
York after leaving Auburn on the way to Washington, the 
train stopped at Schenectady. The girls as usual flocked to 
the station to see the soldiers, and the dashing lieutenant lost 
no time in getting up a tiirtation. So absorbed was he with the 
fair ones, he did not hear the warning whistle, or the "all 
aboard" of the conductor, and the consequence was the train 
pulled out without him, and he did not catch us till we got to 
New York city. The boys took in the situation, said nothing, 
but waited for the proper time to come. Now the lieutenant 
was an exjjert drill-master, one of the very best in the regiment. 
and he delighted in drilling; he was ambitious to put Company 
F at the head, as one of the best drilled comjianies. He would 
march backward before the company with the liilt of his sword 
in his right and the point in his left hand, and as his left foot 
would come to the ground he would call out "Left, left, left,'" 
when one of the mischievous boys who had become weary, 
answered back "At Schenectady." The drill for the time being 
was suspended, and never more did the lieutenant call out 
"Left, left," l)ut after that day he was very careful to keep the 
cadence of the step by calling out "Hep, hep, hep." 

Hoir He Got Out. — When the regiment was in the old camp at 
Auburn, and was full, ready to march, the discipline was very 
strict; passes were granted only in exceptional cases; the 
guards were doubled to prevent any of the men from getting 
outside of the lines, but there was one man by the name of 

. He was called by the boys, tven at that early day in 

the life of the regiment, "Whiskey Hill." This slippery fellow 
would elude the vigilance of the guard, and would go and come 
at his jtleasure. Hut on the last days of the regiments remain- 



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in<j iu caini), a dose watch was kept ou Bill, but on the last 
afteruouii of the last day, word came to the captain that Bill 
had gone. The police guard were hustled out at double-quick, 
Colonel Seward's private carriage had just come on the grounds, 
and the captain sprang into the carriage by the side of the 
lieutenant colonel. The driver put on the lash, and away they 
went towards the city, to intercept if possible the escaping sol- 
dier. The guards had got the start of the officers, and by the 
time they had arrived at the intersection of the river with the 
street the guards had captured their man, and were bringing 
I'.im back to camp. Colonel Seward and the captain turned 
their carriage and drove alongside of the guard and their pris- 
oner. Now the corporal in charge of the squad was unarmed, 
as arms were not over-plenty nor over-etfective, and as the un- 
armed corporal walked by the side of his unarmed prisoner, 
some one in the great crowd of people that was thronging the 
street remarked, "Well, you have got a prisoner, sure; what did 
he do? what caused his arrest?" etc., and Bill, the prisoner, 
grasping the situation, quick as a flash, answered back, "Oh, 
the mean cuss was trying to desert, but I nabbed him," and the 
poor corporal hung his head; was so dumbfounded he could not 
make an explanation. Bill's head was up in the air and the 
poor corporal easily passed as the prisoner. The guard marched 
their prisoner to the guard-house, which stood on the side-hill, 
the front level with the ground, while the back was five or six 
feet above the ground, and for this reason no guard was sta- 
tioned at the back where there was a window. Bill saw the 
open window, turned to the officer of the guard, made a low 
bow, saluted him in military style, ran to the back window, 
sprang through to the ground and was soon lost in the great 
crowd. The mystery of his getting through the guards was 
found out. He would go to the cook-house, which was situated 
on the bank of the river, inside the lines of course, and the 
water to supply the cook-house was all carried from the river 
by men esjiecially detailed for this purpose. Bill saw his op- 
portunity, and taking advantage of the same, he would go to 
the cook-house, take two of the pails and start for the river; 
the guards thinking he was one of the detail would let him pass 
without challenge, and when he got over the river bank, he 
would throw away his pails, go to the city, get di'unk and have 
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Poor Bill, though he was wild, never thought of deserting, 
but was one of the bravest of the brave, and on many a hai-d- 
fought field he would sing, "Rally round the flag," and other 
lively songs, to cheer on the boys. He served to the end of the 
war. 

He Didn't Put It In. — Some of the men who enlisted to defend 
the flag in its hour of peril were not possessed of a college 
diploma, not even the educational ability to write a letter to the 
dear ones at home. This disability was hard to bear, especially 
when there was a young girl at home connected with the cir- 
cumstances. What can not be cured must be endured, so they 
did the best they could under the circumstances, These young 
men would find some one who could spread ink well, and they 
would lay in with him to write letters to Mary Ann and Susan 
Jane at home. 

Charles Greenfield was an experienced school teacher before 
enlistment, and he was selected to do much of this correspond- 
ing where so many tender lines were needed. Charley was 
conducting a love correspondence for an Auburn boy and was 
doing his level best for his patron. As he was gifted with tln' 
faculty of writing poetry as well as prose, he got this corre- 
spondence up on high G, and he put in so many high-sounding 
words, expressive of so much love, he was sorely puzzled how 
to get down to earth once more and properly end this red-hot 
love-letter. He has told me in confidence, since the war, that 
he could see no way to properly end that letter but to pop the 
question, fair and square. But for this he hardly dared to take 
the resi)onsibility. so in his perplexity he called the man he 
was writing for. and privately asked what more the man wanted 
to be put in that particular letter, thinking that the man would 
suggest something that would lielp him out, or at least ease 
him down from the high and lofty perch on which he now was, 
for Charley had just filled that letter with high-sounding love 
words and phrases. The man says, "Read the letter and let me 
hear what you have wrote to her," so Charley read the letter, 
the big words nearly choking him, and the lines wei'e so ten- 
der they would hardly hold together. The man listened with 
all earnestness, hearing every word and comprehending but a 
few of them perhaps, until the last one was read. "And now," 
said the writer, "what more shall I say to her?" The man 
turned his head on one side, scratched it for a moment, and 



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slapping Charlej' on the shoulder said. "You just put in agri- 
culture, and let that letter go." Of course "agriculture" was 
Greek to him, but he thought it was a large word and was a 
fitting tinale to his high-toned love-letter. 

The Chaplain. — All of the old boys well remember Chaplain 
Mudge, and how well the good man loved to hunt quails. 
V^'heu the regiment was guarding Washington, building forts, 
making roads, etc., the staff officers had a picnic, but when we 
went to the front, the long marches came, sometimes lasting 
all night. It was after one of these long and dusty, weary night 
marches the regiment was filing into a field for breakfast. The 
colonel and his staff sat on their horses as the men filed in; the 
good chaplain was covered with dust, nearly dead for want of 
sleep, his eyes filled with sand, and as Company F passed in, 
one of the boys saw the forlorn condition of the preacher, and 
perhaps to encourage him, or to put him in remembrance of the 
happy days now past and gone, he called out, "Hello, chaplain! 
do you find any quails down here?" laying emphasis on "quails." 
The boys shouted with laughter, and for the time being forgot 
how tired they were; even the chaplain smiled. 

"For Tour Coffee." — In speaking of the boy who saluted the 
chaplain as narrated above. I am reminded of another instance, 
which furnished quite a lot of fun for the boys. It was at the 
Battle of Cedar Creek when Sheridan was twenty miles away, 
as the boys well remember the old Ninth and the 6th Maryland 
were thrown out as a forlorn hope to stay the awful tide of on- 
coming rebels. We lay on the ground waiting for the gray 
host, which was coming on double-quick. The order is, "Hold 
your fire, men, until you are ordered to fire." It was a trying 
time for the men — the stragglers from the two broken corps 
rushing over them, the heavy fire of the on-coming Johnnies; 
but not a gun was fired until the order came, "Attention, fire!" 
This boy, who was from Auburn, and had a habit of beginning 
every sentence with "And say," sprang to his feet, brought 
down his musket with a slam, and said, "And say" as he pulled 
the trigger, "put that in your coffee, and before that is cold 
I will give you another one." 

The President's Quid.~Whi\e the regiment lay at Camp Mor- 
ris, D. C, President Lincoln and Secretary W. H. Seward visited 
the regiment, and the officers were presented to the president 
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278 NINTH NEW TOEK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

tial party was looking on the parade, Mr. Lincoln threw out a 
chew of tobacco onto the parade-jrround. Onf of the boys of 
— Companv saw it. and when the parade was dismissetl he went 
and picked up the old chew and. wrapping it carefully in a 
paper, prepared to save the same as a souvenir, but the boys 
teased him so unmercifully and put other old chews with the 
president's, that the poor man threw away the whole outfit. 
What a relic that would be to-day! Fit companion to Washing- 
ton's false teeth. 

No Rest Even in Death.— The body of Lieutenant Stoyell had 
not been beneath the sod of the cemetery of his own Moravia 
a month when the severest freshet in the history of the town 
swept through the village, not only destroying buildings, but 
actually wiping out parts of the cemetery through underminiut: 
it. We are told that about an acre of ground was thus washed 
away and the landmarks effectually destroyed. Among other 
bodies thus disturbed was that of Lieutenant Stoyell. As the 
coffin was swept down the stream, it was followed by a strong 
swimmer, who succeeded in grasping one of the handles and 
finally swam with it to a clump of willows, near which he 
secured it till the waters subsided and the casket could be 
again interred. The man who thus risked his own life for the 
body of a friend was Alonzo Arnold, a discharged soldier of the 
111th New York. 

Cold Harbor. — June 3d as the regiment was moving up to the 
charge. Sergeant Jefferson L. Martin said to his comrades, "I 
shall not come out of this alive." Of course he was rallied for 
his forebodings, but the company had not gone far in the woods, 
with the bullets flying like hail-stones, before Martin was shot 
through the body. There on bended knees he gave his watch, 
pocket-book and other keepsakes to John Hutchinson to be 
delivered to his mother and sister in Cayuga. Good-by was 
said, and the line moved on. The watch was loaned to Dr. 
Chamberlain, and when he was captured, was taken by the 
rebels. The other items with the dying message were taken to 
the loved ones as requested. 

.Mono(<i<)/. — "I left by the railroad-bridge, and I could feel 
my heart thumj) my vest every step at the sight of the poor boys 
in the river, some wading, others floating by. some wounded, 
slowly climbing the banks, and all the time the air was full of 
lead and iron. On getting across, I saw four men carrying an 



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officer ou a strt'tcber. A shell burst very close, when one of tin- 
men said, 'That finishes him,' and they lay the body down. 
Four soldiei's are carrying a wounded man in a piece of tent. 
One of tlieni fjiving out, I took his place, trying to reach a 
covered wagon, but it hurries off when we are only twenty feet 
away. We lay the boy down and he does not complain, only 
says, *Good-by.' A bursting shell kills one of those with m'\ 
hits me in the hand and goes through my haversack. Then a 
bullet graze.* my thigh and I am in a bad way, when a cavalry- 
man offers me a ride and we escape." 

For a Chance to Pray. — One of the youngest boys in the regi- 
ment was A. B. of — Company, though these were not his ini- 
tials. His Sunday school superintendent began raising a com- 
pany, so the mother was willing that the lad should enlist. 
The religious meetings held in the regiment have been repeated- 
ly mentioned. At one of them, while the regiment was making 
forts, the boy experienced religion, and being a lad of sterling 
parts, he intended to live up to his professions, but he found 
difficulty in attending to his duties as he thought he ought. 
When the company with others came back to the defenses, in 
the summer of 1864, he had more trouble than ever in finding 
a moment of quiet for the praying he wished to do. 

He stood it as long as he could, but finally settled with his 
own conscience that it would not be wrong to "run the guard" 
in order to get a chance to pray. Of course it would be a viola- 
tion of order, and if caught he would be placed under arrest; 
still, he determined to run the risk, Accordingly, one night 
after "taps," when the camp lights were all out, stealing quietly 
around the corner of the captain's tent, and waiting till the 
guard was up at the other end of his beat, A. B. ran quickly 
over the rifle-pit, and in a minute more was hidden in the 
shadow of a large oak-tree which stood a few rods away. Here 
he knelt by a large stone, and, in a low tone of voice which 
could not reach the guard, "prayed to his Father in secret." 
Hefreshed in spirit, he returned as he came, successfully eluding 
the vigilance of the guard. Night after night was this repeated 
with like success, until Company — was ordered to rejoin the 
regiment and return to the front. 

In the final breaking up before Petersburg, the boy was sur- 
prised at having his commanding officer say to him, "I am 
afraid 1 shall not come out of this fight alive, and I should like 



280 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

to have you stay as near me as possible," but the officer came 
through all right while the lad was wounded. Before he got 
back to the regiment the war was over and the boys were dis- 
charged. In the following winter, at revival meetings in Au- 
burn, A. B. was doing his part, though in a silent way, till one 
night he heard a negative given to the minister who asked a 
gentleman, sitting back of him, to go forward for prayers. 
Turning about A. B. saw his old commander, and he was moved 
to ask him to do what he had just declined doing. He yielded, 
and with his soldier-boy went down the aisle to the altar, where 
he was converted. When there came an opportunity, the ex- 
oflScer arose and spoke. 

A man of ability and a good speaker, his words were received 
with intense interest by the large congregation. He began by 
describing the little fort north of Washington that had been 
garrisoned by Company — under his command nearly two years 
before. 

Imagine our boy's surprise as he proceeded to tell of the 
mysterious manner in which a young soldier frequently ran the 
guard immediately opposite the commander's quarters after 
"taps" at night, returning each time after a few minutes' ab- 
sence. Picture his further agitation when the captain related 
how curiosity, as well as regard for camp discipline, had im- 
pelled him to follow the offender one night, when, to his amaze- 
ment, he discovered that the man had run the guard in order 
to get a chance lo pray. 

Then said the officer, "I went back to my (]uarters resolved 
that I would never arrest a man for running the guard to 
pray. It was on account of his way of living that I wanted him 
near me in the Petersburg fight when I expected to go under. 
To-night there was only one man in the world who could have 
induced me to take the step that I have taken, and that was 
this soldier-boy* and I thank God that he took me by the hand 
to do as I have done." 

The officer, still a young man, became a preacher of the Gos- 
pel, and is now the pastor of a large Baptist Church in Califor- 
nia. A. B. prepared for college, was graduated with honor 
from an eastern college, and for many years has been one of the 
mo.st successful clergymen in the Methodist Church. This 
praying episode has somewhat the flavor of Washington and 
his prayers at A'alley Forge. 



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A Wounded Dutchman. — At Opequon creek a member of our 
band was helping in the hospital, and had in hand a Dutchman 
whose side had been struck bv a bullet. The missile had taken 
an upward turn on striking one of the lower ribs, but his cloth- 
ing was stiff with blood and he was faint from hunger and loss 
of blood. He stood trembling and shaking like an aspen leaf, 
saying. "Dot bullet got into me somehow. I don't leeve any 
more. Oh, my poor leetle family!" He shook so badly that the 
attendant had difficulty in helping him, and finally said, "Keep 
still and stand up if you can." At this moment as the wounded 
man's garments were moved the bullet dropped into the 
helper's hand. "Oh, mein Gott,'' says Dutchy, "dot tam bullet 
got out from me somehow," and he was a live man from that 
moment. He ceased trembling, drank a cup of warm coffee. 
after having his side dressed, went to bed on some clean straw, 
and in less than ten minutes was fast asleep. 

He Shot too Close. — There is not a man of Company F but re- 
members Lyman Coleman. Well, Lyman was with the com- 
pany on that never-to-be-forgotten day, October 19th. 1864. 
Sheridan had come, and we were on the fierce charge that swept 
the rebels like chaff before us. The ranks had been filled by 
men from any and all companies; the orders were "fall in where 
you are." The result was that strangers were in the ranks. 
It so happened that a tall man from some other regiment fell 
in the front rank just before Coleman. All went well till we 
cleared the woods and came to the open field. Before us was a 
small ravine and, just over this swale or ravine, the rebels were 
posted in full force, and they met us as we came out of the 
woods with a deadly fire. Indeed, it seemed as if nothing could 
live under it. The line wavered for a moment, and then down 
the slope they started, the tall stranger just in front of Cole- 
man. As the fire was hot and Lyman was anxious to put in his 
work, he brought up his musket and fired; he was not over- 
careful perhai)s. and the conse<iuence was. he fired so close to 
the head of the man in front that the latter's hair and ears were 
badly burned, and the man was as mad as a hornet. He turned 
about to jioor Coleman and said in angry tones, "You old 
scoundrel, you shot so near my head you have nearly killed me," 
etc., "and I am going to whip you," and he held his gun in his 
hand while preparing to chastise poor Lyman. We took in the 
situation of things, and saw there was a chance for fun, so we 



282 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

yelled out. "Stand up to him, Coleman; we'll stiiud by you." 
Lyman gathered courafre and said to his antaj^onist in his 
squeaking voice, peculiar to him, "See here, you sou of a gun, 
if you want to fight so bad, right down there is plenty of rebels 
to fight without licking me." Vt'eU. there is a serious question 
in my mind to this day whether General Sheridan or Lyman 
Coleman did the most at that particular time to steady us and 
cheer us on. 

He Lired. — Soon after the 0th Corjis returned from the Shen- 
andoah, and had joined the Army of the Potomac, Company L 
of the 9th was put in charge of Eattery Lee, located about a 
half mile to the left of the signal tower, and near the angle 
where the reverse rear line began its curve, this battery was 
composed of six thirty-i)ound Parrott guns, and a battery of 
six Cohorn mortars, mounted at reserve picket three-fourths 
of a mile in front of the battery. On the 2oth of March, when 
the 2d Brigade charged and pressed back the enemy's pickets 
close under their main line, the writer was on detail with the 
mortar battery, and as General Keifer had ordered our oflticers 
not to use the mortars, since their distance from the enemy 
would not admit of effective service, we were at liberty to see 
the "show." A portion of the brigade had massed on both 
flanks, and a little to the rear of the picket-post; their move- 
ments could be easily seen by us. As the charge was progress- 
ing in fine style, we noticed the rifle-pits, scattered (]uite thickly 
over the field, held nearly ail of them a soldier, no doubt as 
rear guard( ?) — soconvenient to fall into in jiassing.and so decid 
edly safe, but th.at horrible gang, the provost guard, soon dis- 
turbed their quiet with their " get to the front. 

git!'' I noticed one soldier start from a rifle-pit, with gun at a 
charge as though he proposed to take the (Confederacy alone. 
He had gone about five rods when he fell as proue as if struck 
with a solid shot, his knapsack flying over his head and lying 
in front of liim. We spoke together of that "poor fellow," that 
he had nuide his last charge, etc. The balls up to this time 
had been reminding one of a hail-storm, and no one wondered 
that he should fall. There was a certain fascination in looking 
at this "fallen hero.'' After fifteen minutes or so, I saw our 
prostrate friend slowl.v raise his head and take a look over the 
top of his knapsack. Some one said, "Guess that boy will live 
to fight another day." Sure enough, when the hail let up a 



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little, lie got up very niiublj for a "dead man," and such a move 
for the rear, no man ever made before. 

BETWEEN THE LINES. 

Between the lines in the gloaming, 

When battle has sunk to rest, 
And the boom and shook of cannon 

Are hushed as a maiden's breast, 
The vidette, as he stands watching, 

Or marches his lonely beat, 
Is thinking of home and dear ones 

Gathered at their mother's feet. 

Then it is the sounds of camp-life 

Come sweetly on evening air. 
The bugle and good-night drum-beat 

Sound "lights out," that banish care; 
Yet faintly and still more faintly, 

Their cadence will softly fall 
On our ears as we dreamily listen 

To the good-night bugle-call. 

There come from a distant bastion, 

That floats high the "Stars and Bars," 
Tones of a band sweetly playing 

The "Star Spangled Banner"— that's ours; 
Union men listening in quiet. 

Of our flag that leads the fight. 
Have kindlier feeling for "Johnnies," 

And wish them kind good night. 

Sweet music will bring men together. 

Of whatever name or tongue; 
The loved songs of home and country, 

A touchstone that rights the wrong. 
The Confederates listen to "Dixie" 

As played by a Union band, 
And answer ''Marching through Georgia," 

We with their "My Maryland." 

Then when both are weary of playing, 

The hour to turn in has come. 
They join what is one the world over, 

Both playing dear "Home, Sweet Home." 
There's many a voice that's husky. 

And many an eye that's dim. 
As they close the evening's music 

With that tender, touching hymn. 

CHARLES A. FORD, 

_ Company L. 

Homer, N. Y. 



284 Ni.VTH NEW ViiUK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

NINE AND THE NINTH. 

At one of the regimental gatherings, J. S. Roys of Company 
D called attention to the interesting manner in which the nu- 
meral 9 was woven into the history of our organization, calling 
attention to Cold Harbor, Winchester and Cedar Creek, which 
were fought on days including the number. This thought might 
be considerably extended, for as stated in the narrative the 
order converting the regiment from infantry to artillery was 
dated Dec. 9th. The designated numeral for the same came 
Dec. 19th. May 9, 1864, the 2d Battalion is preparing 
to leave Fort Foote. June 9th of the same year finds us 
in the midst of Cold Harbor's struggle. July 9th takes us to 
Monocacy and its direful story. September 10th and October 
19th are matters of history with their tales of Winchester and 
Cedar Creek, while not only our own story, but that of the 
nation seems to culminate April 9th of 1865 at Appomattox. 

Incidentally it might be said that the corps to which the reg- 
iment belonged was only a nine inverted. 

G. A. R. POSTS. 

The Grand Army of the Republic exists to keep alive the 
memories of the strife of lSGl-'65 as well as to exemplify fra- 
ternity, charity and loyalty. 

In looking over the names of nearly 700 posts of this organ- 
ization in New York, it is pleasant to note the following named 
for men who served with us; there may be others, but we are 
sure of these: 

Seward Post, No. 37, of Auburn may include the thought of 
the great secretary as well, but the Ninth certainly followed 
one of that name. 

Keeslar Post, No. 55, of Wolcott ivcalls the two brothers, 
Daniel and Simeon of Company E, though both were Huron 
boys, and both shot to their deaths April 2, 1865, at Petersburg. 
How aptly Mrs. Browning wrote in her " Mother and Poet": 

"Dead! one of them shot by the sea in the east, 
And one of them shot in the west, by the sea. 
Dead! both my boys!" 

George C. Stoyell Post, No. 155, Moravia, calls up the fair 
face and trim form of the young lieutenant of Company E, 
whose body, bereft of life, was sent home to its burial long be- 



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fore his comrades had entered upon the Battle Summer. A 
victim of fever, he was none the less a sacrifice to country. 

Mjron M. Fish Post, No. 40C, Ontario, reminds us of Winches- 
ter, that fairest stand-up fight of the war, when, though death- 
stricken, father and brother could not halt in duty's path longer 
than to print a kiss on his dying lips and then were swept on, 
they to glorious victory, he to immortality. 

Selah Corn well Post. No. 632, Merrifield, suggests the pleas- 
ant-faced gentleman who, fever-stricken, was the first officer to 
be mustered out by that remorseless agent. Death. There was 
mourning in Company E when their captain died. 

Anthony Stacey Post, No. 647, Elbridge. At the word we 
see a face of firm yet gentle features, a form sturdy and strong, 
one of three brothers, serving at the same time in Company L. 
Surviving the war, he later passed over to the eternal camping- 
ground, 

"beyond the silent sea, 

Where those who marched with Sherman 

Are camped with those of Lee." 



REGIMENTAL POSTMASTER. 

"ilail-to-go-oiit!" — If the oft-repeated expression sometimes 
deteriorated into "Mail-t'-gwout," the boys didn't care. They 
weren't particular about pronunciation; and they did feel very 
kindly towards the soldier postman when he brought them 
letters from home, but they couldn't help blaming him when, 
for any reason, he persisted in skipping their names. "Write 
me a letter, love, when you are away," needed just a little 
change in wording, but he was a queer mortal, in war-times, 
who did not have somebody, somewhere, from whom a missive 
might be expected. "Do they miss me at home"? do they miss 
me?" was a refrain often on our lips, and the man who brought 
us news of "Home. Sweet Home," was our own detailed com- 
rade, who gradually grew to be the best known man in the regi- 
ment. 

John Tidd, (Company E, performed this very pleasant duty 
while in the defenses, at least for some of the forts and cainp.s. 
but probably the office was longest identified with Henry P. 
Howard of Comi)any H, who knew his business from A to Z. 
His appointment dates from the following order: 



286 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Headquarters 9th New York Artillery, 

Fort Simmons, D. C, Aug. 13, 1863. 

Special Orders No. 166. 

Sergeant Henry P. Howard, Company H, this regiment, at 
his own request is hereby reduced to the ranks, and appointed 
regimental postmaster of this regiment. 

Bv order 

J. WELLING, 

Colonel commanding. 
W. DeW. Pringle, adjutant. 

With his postbag, Howard is well remembered by hundreds 
who received many a letter at his hands. So well did he per- 
form his duties that be was promoted, as appears in the follow- 
ing: 

Headquarters 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 6th Army Corps. 

November 16th. 1864. 

Special Order No. 51. Extract [11]. 

Private Henry P. Howard, 9th New York Heavy Artillery, 
is hereby detailed and announced as brigade postmaster of this 
brigade.' He will report for duty without delay. 

By command of 
COLONEL J. WARREN KEIFER. 

By J. T. Rorer, captain and A. A. A. G. 

Official. William I. Parrish, lieutenant and acting adjutant. 

After the advancement of Comrade Howard, his place was 
taken in the regiment by H. H. Wheeler of Company A, later 
a lieutenant in Company E, who remained till promoted. 

Whoever filled the place, he had duties to perform, sometimes 
exceedingly heavy, but \)vU\c in his work usually kept him up 
to the faitlifiil discharge of his obligations. 

FLAGS OF THE NINTH. 

September sth, three days before the departure of the 138th 
from Camp Halleck, the ladies of Auburn presented the regi- 
ment with a stand of colors. When the change in regimental 
hues came in 1862, the blue banner bearing the escutcheon of 
the state was given by the officers to General Seward, in whose 
library it is now siispfudcd, while a red one was substituted 
for it. 

These banners saw ttie campaigns of the Ninth-and, tattered 
and torn, ciimc Iionu' with us. no enemy carrying off any en- 



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MISCELLANEOUS. 287 

sign of onrs, but our return was not early enough to allow of 
our participation in the glorious exercises in Albany July 4. 
lSt>5, when in the presence of Grant, Wool. Wallace, Kilpatrick, 
Schofield, Butterfield, Sickles, Ricketts and a host of others, 
with addresses by Buttertield, Governor Fenton and the Key. 
E. H. Chapin. the colors, then returned, were consigned to the 
perpetual keeping of the state. 

We had not left Washington then, and not till the 20th 
were we paid off and our banners became seekers for custo- 
dians. Brave hands, many of them mouldering back to clay, 
had borne them, Imt now their journey over, they must rest 
with similar trophies beneath the roof of the Capitol. August 
3, 1865, the flags, five in number, were carried to Albany and 
there deposited. In the catalogue of the Bureau of Military 
Record they are mentioned as one national, one regimental and 
three guidons. 

Carefully kept within glass cases, they and those of other 
regiments merit and receive the admiring, almost reverential, 
gaze of the thousands who visit the magnificent Capitol of the 
Empire State. All are labeled and are inscribed with the names 
of the engagements in which their bearers participated. Upon 
our flag may be read, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Monocacy, Ope- 
quon. Cedar Creek, Petersburg, A])ril 2d, and Sailor's Creek. 

The traveler in Britain finds in church and castle some re- 
minder of the prowess of the fathers. In Canterbury Cathedral, 
for more than fiOO years the coat of the Black Prince, worn by 
him at Poictiers, has inspired the hearts of Britons to be like 
him — brave, determined, true. 

Battle-flags impress their lessons on the minds of youthful 
beholders, and serve to keep alive the spirit of national pride 
and love of country. It matters not who may be governor, nor 
what party controls the Legislature, these colors and their 
memories are far above and beyond politics; they represent not 
the passing phase of political life; they stand for country itself. 

To-day with bated breath and with quickened heart-beats, 
the rambler beyond seas may see in Altorf, covered with glass, 
banners borne by liberty-loving Swiss, at Mortgarten before 
Columbus set forth on his westward journey. Let us hope that 
centuries hence, travelers from the East and from the West 
may stand beside these flags, still preserved, and hear some cus- 
todian say. "They were followed by men who forsook the paths 



288 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

of peace and by the dread ordeal of battle drove slavery from 
the land and made America from ocean to ocean 

'The land of the free and the home of the brave.' " 

MILES MARCHED BY THE NINTH. 

One of the most difficult tasks essayed by any compiler is to 
ascertain just how many miles this or that body walked during 
its term of service. Had the men marched as the crow flies, 
with the scale range, the answer could be easily given, but 
armies did not move in that way. They usually took the long- 
est way, if there was any difference. Again, if they had fol- 
lowed the railroad tracks, the answer could be more easily 
given, but if such a course were attempted it had to be very 
much modified, as in our march to Danville. Tliousands of men 
could not keep along that single line, though it marked tlieir 
direction. 

The very best that any one can do is to study the roads and 
routes as carefully as possible, and then to make estimates. 
having the table of railroad distances with the map scale by 
him. It were a long list to follow each day's march from our 
departure from Belle Plain, during those days in May; so it 
will suffice if certain parts thereof are kept together; thus from 
Belle Plain we walked 02 miles to reach the North Anna. Very 
likely all these items are under rather than over the fact, owing 
to the routes we pursued. From the North Anna till we were 
placed before Petersburg, 126 miles; to Ream's Station and re- 
turn with sundry other journeyings about Petersburg, 28 miles. 

From Petersburg to City Point and from Frederick City to 
Monocacy Junction, 21 miles. From Monocacy to Ellicott City. 
45 miles. 

Washington to Snicker's gap and return, 125 miles; to Fort 
Richardson and return and to Harper's Ferry, thence to Freder- 
ick City, lin miles. 

In the valley, making no allowance for digressions, guarding 
wagon-train, foraging, etc.. we marched from Harjier's Ferry 
to Fisher's hill and back, 120 miles; then we walked up to 
Mount Crawford, and finally came back to Harper's Ferry, 216 
miles. 

In our final Petersburg rambles we marched and counter- 
marched fully 25 miles; then when we set out after Lee, we 



MISCELLANEOUS. 289 

rushed over 100 miles of distance before catching him; next 
we came back to Burksville, 50 miles; the raid to Danville 
followed, 125 miles, and finally we took foot and walker's line 
from Richmond to Washington, fully 85 miles as we walked. 

In this compilation no estimate has been made of the long 
marches before leaving the defenses, nor of those that followed 
our return, nor again of the distances accomplished by boat or 
rail, but the figures already given make an aggregate of 1238 
miles. Does not the regiment merit a place with Sheridan's 
"Foot Cavalry"? 

OUR CORPS CONNECTIONS. 

Without access to the regimental books, by the order of 
Daniel Lament, Cleveland's secretary of war, eflfectually 
barred to all inspection, it is practically impossible to name the 
brigades and divisions with which the regiment was at first 
connected; but on the formation of the 22d Corps in February, 
1863, the task became easier. The first commander was Major 
General S. P. Heintzelman, who was succeeded in October, 
1863, by Major General C. C. Auger, who remained at the head 
of the defenses through the rest of the war. 

In the newly formed 22d Corps, which included all the troops 
in the defenses of Washington, the Ninth was at first assigned 
to the 2d and later to the 3d Brigade, Kaskin's division. Joseph 
A. Haskin was a grizzled veteran who had seen service in the 
Mexican War, losing an arm at Chepultepec. He is well remem- 
bered by the soldiers. He was New York born, of the class of 
1839, West Point, and died in Oswego August 3d, 1874. 

Our position as to Army Corps, on going to the front, has 
been already stated, but it is here repeated that when in the 
fighting ranks the 1st and 2d Battalions were in the 2d Brigade, 
3d Division, 6th Corps, the .3d Battalion in the Artillery Bri- 
gade, but same division. This same battalion served in the 1st 
Brigade, Hardin's division, 22d Corps, from July 10th, 1864, 
into September, and from September 22d till it left the defenses 
in Colonel Keim's provisional brigade. Thence onward the 
regiment was together. 

While in the Shenandoah valley we were of the Army of the 

Shenandoah, but on returning to Petersburg we were again in 

the Army of the Potomac. In this connection it should be 

stated that Brigadier General Martin D. Hardin was another 

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one-armed officer, having lost bis left arm in a guerrilla skirmish 
near Catlett's Station in December, 1863. He also was a West 
Pointer, class of 1859. 

THE REGIMENTAL BAND. 

''Here we will sit and let the Bounds of muBic 
Creep in our ears." 

The stay of the regiment in the defenses and its enlargement 
to the heavy artillery standard gave an opportunity for the 
making of a brass band, an adjunct which added much to the 
enjoyment of camp-life. While fife, drum and bugle are ever 
associated with the camp and march, there was a place for the 
broader and, possibly, more melodious brazen instruments. Of 
course the regiment was rich in material, and it is an interest- 
ing comment on the health-giving tendencies of lung exercise 
that so many of the members of our band are yet alive. Of 
course they were not enlisted as musicians, with the exception 
of possibly a drummer, but were detailed on the recommenda 
tion of those who were conversant with their musical capabili- 
ties. 

Access to the order-book, so carefully kept in Washing- 
ton, but which is sealed to the only persons whom it could in 
the least interest, would tell us just when the enterprise was 
started. It is probable that the period of incubation must have 
been at least a month, for it was April 6th, 1863, that the first 
public appearance was made, and then the chick may be said 
to have had its first peep. It was not fully fledged until it had 
received a deal of instruction and had filled the neighboring 
groves full of melody in practicing. 

Though "Belle Brandon" was an early favorite, the repertoire 
of the band gradually grew to include all the popular music 
of the day. The story is told that one of the field-officers on 
dress-parade in the infantile period of the band's existence sent 
word wanting to know if they could not give him some other 
tune than "Belle Brandon," which, though beautiful, had grown 
a trifle stale. Some survivors never hoar the tune to this day 
without recalling the incident. 

The nucleus of the organization was the old Rose Brass Band, 
seven members of which were in Company H. While Lieuten- 
ant Harmon may not have been an active wind-blower, he was 




REGIMENTAL BAND. 



W. F. Hickok. A. B. Harmon. E. H. Pond. 

F. Smocker. Jacob Sager. Alvah Lowe. 

D. Marshall. E. B. Wing. J. J. Seelye. P. T. Shorkley. 



MISCELLANEOUS. 291 

of course friendly to the project, and his brothers were members. 
Jacob Sager of Clyde, the leader, had played with the Rose 
members if he had not belonged to their body. 

As we remember them and their music, the impression re- 
mains that they could play as well as any similar organization 
in the defenses. They helped out all state occasions amazingly, 
and the power of music to charm, etc., was generally acknowl- 
edged. Shakespeare could have found in the ranks of the Ninth 
very few if any men with no music in their souls, hence none 
who were fit for treasons. 

As a reward for the melody that they gave us, they were 
excused from carrying guns, but they were expected to assist 
in caring for the wounded and to help in all hospital duties. 
That they generally did their duty in this direction, no one 
questions. There were usually twenty-two men present for 
duty in the band. As there were changes from time to time, 
the total number belonging, in all, was considerably above those 
figures. 

While the band was supposed to be at headquarters, there 
were never any doings of note at Fort Foote when the band was 
not invited down, and it always had a good time while it dis- 
pensed sweet music for the occasion. The boys could not, how- 
ever, live on sweet sounds alone, hence the pleasures of the table 
that followed their public appearances are yet treasured with 
delight. 

When the regiment was having one of its regular visits to 
Harper's Ferry or its immediate vicinity, a death occurred in 
the hospital of a member of the Ninth, and Surgeon Sabin de- 
termined to vary the monotony of camp-life by a military burial. 
All proceeded properly till the procession was ready for the 
march; then when he was expected to give the signal for a 
selection appropriate to the occasion. Leader Sager found his 
wits wandering, and he could not, for his life, think of a single 
marching piece that would be sufHciently sad. Nothing better 
than the long metre Doxology occurred to him, so he gave word, 
and his boys pumped away on the familiar notes. In vain did 
the surgeon essay to get his horse into step, but it would not 
work; then turning to the perspiring leader he said, "What 
kind of a tune do you call that? I thought I could march to 
almost anything, but I'll be blamed if I can get this horse into 
step with Old Hundred." Just then Jake's wits came back to 



292 NINTH NEW YOBE HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

him, and with a premonitory wave he switched the boys oflf 
into the "Dead March in Saul," and to the strains of 

"Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb," 

the body was borne to its burial. 

The collection of the pictures which make up the two groups 
is owing to the thoughtfulness and care of J. J. Seelye of Rose, 
a member of Company H. It required many letters to get these 
reminders together after so many days. As the men themselves 
so often marched before the regiment, their faces will in almost 
all cases be readily recognized. It is to be regretted that there 
are any vacancies in the list, but some veterans, though presum- 
ably living, have disappeared beyond the reach of ordinary 
means of discovery. 

Mr. Seelye, in his communication, kindly named the instru- 
ment that each man played, but at this late day it will matter 
very little whether it was a flat or a sharp, whether he beat 
or blew. Through our memories, the past comes back in one 
harmonious whole, in which faces and sounds are blended be- 
yond possibility of separation. 

They by their music inspired those that followed, for Aesop 
tells us that the trumpeter was killed when made a prisoner, 
though he was unarmed, because he inspired others to fight, 
and they made many a day seem shorter when there was a dis- 
position to homesickness. Their names are as follows: — 
Benjamin L. Avery, Co. M, now of Genoa, N. Y., had a facile 
hand in wartimes, and at least one of our pictures is owing 
to his skill. 
Romaiu C. Barless, Co. H, Rose, N. Y., was one of the "Band 
Boys" of ante-wartimes, and in those days was known as 
"Doc." Since the war he has been something of a lawyer, 
and at present is a justice of the peace, at the same time 
doing considerable as a pension agent. Perhaps no one in 
the county has been more successful than "Doc" in this 
respect. 
George W. Bates, Co. M. resides now in Lodge Pole, Neb., one 
of New York's contributions to the ^Yest when tlie war was 
over. 
Charles F. Crowfoot, Co. E, Yenice Centre, N. Y. 
Charles Foster. 
Henry Foster. 



MISCELLANEOUS. 293 

William Foster. 

Three brothers, Co. M. Their addresses not known. 

Barton Gage, Co. A. 

Alfred B. Harmon, Co. H, Palmyra, N. Y. Involuntarily the 
picture of Mrs. Harmon appears in our illustration, but to 
get the face of the player, that of Mrs. H. was taken also. 
Mr. Harmon was one of the original players of Rose, as was 
his brother, whose name follows. 

William J. Harmon, Co. H, deceased. Was from Rose, but for 
several years before his death lived in Rochester. 

William Felton Hickok, Co. H, Rose; another of the original 
players; everyone calls him "Felt"; since the war has fol- 
lowed the pursuit of farming and house carpentering. 

Pitts. O. Hudson. Co. F, Bay City. Mich. Not only played in the 
band, but has been a musician ever since. He leads an or- 
chestra, teaches violin music, writes poetry and music, 
gives concerts, living by as well as for music. 

George Klumpp. Co. D, died in Weedsport Feb. 23, 1899. 

Alvah Low was a Co. I man from Sennett and played the clari- 
net. 

David Marshall, Co. A, enlisted from Genoa. 

Edward F. Moulton, Co. M, Batavia, N. Y. 

Edson H. Pond, Co. M, Greenville, Mich. 

Jacob Sager, Co. H. No one can remember when he was not a 
player in a band ; has been since the war a eebinet-maker 
in Clyde, N. Y. 

J. Judson Seelye, Co. H, Rose, N. Y. His best friends know him 
as "Jud."; born and reared in Rose he was struck with a 
wild-western fever some years after the strife, and he spent 
several years trying to hold down a claim or two in South 
Dakota, but latterly he has concluded that New York is 
good enough for him. 

Pardon T. Shorkley, Co. E, Merrifleld, N. Y. 

Mortimer Smith, Co. A, was discharged to take commission in 
a colored regiment. When he left, his comrades in the com- 
pany gave him a sword. 

Frederick Smocker, Co. A, enlisted from Wolcott. 

Ira Soule, Co. H. Rose, N. Y. Another of the old band boys; 
descended from George Soule, one of the Mayflower pas- 
sengers; he is one of the few survivors of the regiment who 
can say, "I had a son with me in the service." He has long 
followed the trade of a shoemaker. 



294 NINTH NEW YORK HBAVT ARTILLERY. 

Ira T. Soule, Co. H, Rose, N. Y. Ira is the son of the above, 
and he is a worthy one. His business is that of a house- 
painter. It should be said that he beat the snare drum in 
the ante-bellum days of the Rose band. 

Fred A. Tallman, Co. E, Syracuse, N. Y., was a drummer in his 
company, and no one can give the drum a better beating 
than he when the old boys come together for a reunion. 

John Van Liew, Co. E, Mapleton, N. Y. 

Eugene B. Wing, Co. M, Attica, N. Y. 

Stephen P. Wing, Co. M, Flint, Mich. Cousins. 

TWO HARVESTS. 

BY N. A. M. ROE. 

In the early moraing, at Monocacy. laborers worked rapidly to gather from the field, 
just to the west of the Washington pike, the crop of wheat, which in shock was ready 
for garnering. Late in the afternoon lifeless bodies plentifully bestrewed the same 
field; the later reaper was Death. ( Vide page 126.) 

The reapers are binding the yellow grain. 
The mocking-bird drops with an eddying strain, 
That pierces my heart with ecstatic pain. 
While I watch for his jubilant rising again. 

Over the hill. 
The sunlight shakes on the ripling flow, 
Of blue Monocacy gliding slow; 
Its murmuring waters caressing low 
The fleeting shadows that come and go. 

At zephyrs will. 
Such was the harvest the noontide brought. 
Sunny the field where the reapers wrought. 
Pleasant the sound that the west wind caught, 
And the beautiful laughing day was fraught 
With joyous thrill. 
There's a line thin and blue. 
There are hearts staunch and true, 
There are shots quick and loud. 
Then a pall of battle cloud. 
Shot and shell 
Make a seething hell 

Of that field. 
Do comrades lag? 
That tattered flag 

With Company A 
Goes proudly on, 
While here and yon. 

Fate has sealed 
Some hearts so bold 
In silence cold 

Along the way. 




REGIMENTAL BAND. 



R. C. Barless. P. O. Hudson. John V;in Liew. 

B. L. Avery- E. F. Moulton. C. F. Crowfoot. 

Geo. Kluinpp. Geo. VV. Bates. Ira Soule. Ira T. Soule. 



MISCELLANEOUS. 295 

There the blue and gray are meeting, 
God in Heaven! the blue retreating! 
Fighting, fleeing, never seeing 
Aught of sunny skies o'ermeetiug. 
Like a twisted, broken ribbon 

Was that brave and gallant line. 
While the frightened sobbing river's 

Tide is red like crimson wine. 
Where the mockbird's joyous music. 

Now the wailing cry of pain, 
And the shocked and shivering ether — 

Will it ne'er be still again? 
And what was the harvest the twilight gray 
In pitiful shadows at close of the day. 
Enfolded and covered in silence away? 
Oh, sun of the morrow, I pray thee delay 

Nor haste thee 
To look on the harvest the angel of woe 
Hath reaped on this desolate field below, 
'Twas a harvest of heroes, true soldiers I trow. 
Who fell where the waves of Monocacy flow 
To the sea. 

THE FORTS ABOUT WASHINGTON. 

The consideration of the defenses of Washington demands a 
volume by itself, consequently any word here is entirely inade- 
quate to the proper discussion of the subject. The best that 
can be done is to name some of the forts with which the regi- 
ment was specially connected, with the barest outline of the 
scheme of defending the city. 

It was early recognized by the government that the capture 
of the Capital would be a serious blow to the Union cause, 
hence the extent of earthen walls that gradually grew around 
its borders. So near was it to the first scenes of hostility that 
the sound of conflict fell upon the ears of Washington dwellers, 
and the Stars and Bars were visible above the roof of the Mar- 
shall House in Alexandria. 

The very first advance into Virginia in May, 1861, was accom- 
panied by the making of fortifications. The end of the Long 
Bridge was made safe and the approaches to the Aqueduct 
Bridge were defended by Fort Corcoran, which was one of the 
first if not the very first to be completed. It was here that 
Henry Watterson of the Louisville Journal witnessed the rais- 
ing of the flag, and of the event wrote a glowing description 



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FORTS ABOUT WASHINGTON. 



to a Philadelphia paper, an article for which he subsequently 
said he had to apologize throughout the entire war, for he went 
home soon after and threw himself into the Confederate cause. 
It is of interest to all 6th Corps men that General H. G. 
Wright had to do with the laying out of some of the earliest 
of the forts, especially on the Virginia side of the Potomac. 
A letter addressed to the general in 1898, drew from him the 
following reply: 



MISCELLANEOUS. 297 

Mv connection with the actual construction of the defenses 
of Washiufitou was contined, mainly, to the layiuf; out and 
building of Fort Ellsworth, in which I was assisted during a 
jKntion of the time by Lieutenant George W. Snyder, Corps of 
En<;ineers, a very bright and intelligent otflcer, who died in 
November, ISf'.l, and had he lived I am sure he would have 
attained high rank in the Civil War. I also assisted Captain 
B. S. Alexander in the selection of the site and the laying out 
of Fort Runyan, but had no connection in the actual construc- 
tion, which was carried out under Alexander's supervision. 
My next and last connection with the "defenses" was at Fort 
Stevens when the Capital was raided by Early, being in com- 
mand of the forces engaged in the action in advance of that 
portion of the line on the 12th of August, 18G4. 

It is difficult to find many forts of which it can be said they 
were built by this or that regiment, for seemingly almost every 
organization that passed through the District lifted a shovel 
a longer or shorted period upon these works. Some officers 
decried the whole system, saying it would never be of the slight- 
est use, but the work progressed till the Capital was surrounded 
by a series of forts and batteries, large and small, sixty-eight 
in number. They had an aggregate perimeter of thirteen miles; 
there were twenty miles of rifle-trenches and three block- 
houses; ninety-three unarmed batteries for field guns having 
401 emplacements; the forts themselves had 1120 emplacements 
with 807 guns and 93 mortars actually in position. There were 
thirty-two miles of military road besides the existing roads and 
avenues of the District by which communication could be had 
from point to point; the entire circuit of the forts was thirty- 
seven miles. 

The first works, those of 1801, were almost entirely rebuilt 
in a more substantial manner. They became a place of security 
to the demoralized Potomac Army in 1862, and their utility in 
18fi4 has already been shown. 

The work of the Ninth in building was entirely on the Mary- 
land side of the river and, with the exception of Fort Foote, in 
a section to the northwest of the city, though at first and later 
some shoveling was done near the Bladensburg road. Some of 
the projected forts were already named before we began our 
labors, and some were changed ere we finished, if, indeed, we 
really got through before our muster-out, since some of the 
hold-overs in 1865 remember very warm days devoted to re- 
sodding and otherwise beautifying the earthworks. 



298 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

As a general thing, the forts, early in the building days, took 
some appellation suggestive of the makers. Thus the Rhode 
Island bojs who started the works, later called Fort Slocum, 
at first referred to them as Fort Rhode Island, but when Bull 
Run took from them their brave colonel, John S. Slocum of the 
2d Rhode Island, the fort took his name. Thus Fort Massa- 
chusetts became Fort Stevens and Fort Pennsylvania was 
changed to Fort Reno. Thereafter forts received the names of 
distinguished Union officers who had lost their lives. 

When the 138th sat down before Fort Kearney (See page 36) 
they found a fort begun and named. Of the utility of this fort. 
General Barnard says, "It is a connecting link between Forts 
Pennsylvania (Reno) and DeRussey. It sees well the upper 
valley of the Broad Branch and crosses its fires with those of 
the above-named forts and intermediate batteries upon the dan- 
gerous heights in front." 

Fort Gaines was another work to whose existence the regi- 
ment contributed. It was in the second line, and Barnard says: 
"The enemy could not establish himself on the ridge occupied 
by Mansfield, since the rifled guns of Gaines could explode the 
magazines of Mansfield." 

Fort Mansfield, named for the gallant general (see page 47) 
killed at Antietam, was almost exclusively the work of our 
hands. "The works are well located as connecting links be- 
tween Forts Sumner and Reno; are well built and deemed 
adequate for their purposes." 

Fort Simmons, very near Mansfield, was peculiarly a work of 
our making, and preserved in its appellation the memory of 
Colonel Seneca G. Simmons of the 34th Pennsylvania Infantry, 
killed at the Battle of Glendale June 30th, 1862. It was one 
of the later works, and with Mansfield constituted a part of the 
line connecting Sumner and Reno. Though above the valley, 
they were a hundred feet lower than Fort Gaines. 

Fort Bayard came, also, within the claims of the Ninth, and 
was the outgrowth of an almost circular fortification, known 
for some time as Battery Ellipse, but eventually was honored 
with the name of Brigadier General George D. Bayard, a native 
of Seneca Falls. N. Y.; West Point, 1856; killed at Fredericks- 
burg. December 13, 1862. This fort was rendered necessary by 
the northern location of Sumner and the need of eonnection 
with Reno. 




FORT STEVENS IN isys). 



Looking North, THRorcH Embrasure. 
Interior. Lookinu West. 



Looking West. Par.*pet at Right. 
Looking North. Parapet at Right. 



MISCELLANEOUS. 299 

Our regiment was not ignorant of the making of Fort Reno, 
which at first was called Fort Pennsylvania, on account of the 
troops who early worked upon it. After the death of General 
Jesse L. Reno at South Mountain, his name was fittingly pre- 
served here. Situated just north of Tennallytown, it occupied 
one of the most commanding sites about Washington, and its 
100-pound Parrott ranged to hillsi beyond the scope of Sumner 
and DeRussey. 

Fort Stevens grew from Fort Massachusetts, which was it- 
self an outgrowth from the camps of the 10th and 7th Massa- 
chusetts, the 2d Rhode Island and the 36th New York, which 
were at Brightwood in 1861. These regiments labored diligent- 
ly here, and the name of the Bay State was at first applied to 
the results of their work. After it had grown to be one of the 
most important of all the works about the Capital, it received 
the name of General Isaac I. Stevens, colonel of the 79th New 
York Highlanders, and afterwards major general of volunteers, 
who was killed at Chantilly September 1st, 1S62, having in 
his hands the colors of his own Highlanders. 

No fort in the entire range has so great a reputation as this, 
for in front of it the main part of the fighting was done, July 
12, 1864, though firing extended from Slocum to Simmons. 
Upon its ramparts stood the president during a part of that 
eventful day, and for a while the city back of it held its breath, 
wondering what the outcome would be. Here was proven the 
utility of the miles of earthworks which enclosed the Capital. 

Naturally, the question arises, "\Vhat is there left to show 
of the fort to-day?" Very little. The unknowing traveler 
might pass through the fort and think only that the surface 
was a trifle irregular, but should he seek closely he will find 
traces, as appears in the accompanying plate. Brightwood 
has become a suburb of Washington, and alleged improvements 
will eventually wipe out all traces, as they have already of a 
part of the eastern portion. 

The fort of all others where there is no dispute as to what 
should be ascribed to our regiment is Fort Foote (see page 60). 
It is one of the few deemed worthy of preservation on account 
of its location. General Barnard says: "This fort was con- 
structed for the purpose of defending, along with Battery 
Rodgers, the water-approach of the city. ... It was de- 
signed as a water battery of eight 22-pound Parrott rifles and 



300 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

two 15-incb guns. The liver front was made 515| feet in length, 

with a return (at an angle of 120 degrees) of 75 feet 

The rear of the fort, parallel to the long water-front, was bas- 
tioued and armed with field and siege guns for land defense. 
The parajtets cm those faces exposed to naval attack were made 
from twenty to twenty-five feet in thickness, and of a sufficient 
height to give a cover of at least eight feet. The crest level was 
from 103 to 106 feet above high water. . . . All the earth- 
work was sodded even to the scarps and counterscarps." 

The fort was completed in the fall of 1863, and is yet main- 
tained (1871) as an armed and garrisoned post. It is in excel- 
lent condition, and with proper care will remain so for years to 
come. 

The general describes with some minuteness the slopes, 
bomb-proofs, wooden buildings and the entire make-up of the 
fort. The cedar and chestnut used in the works were at the 
time of his writing, 1871, in an excellent state of preservation. 

Though not assisting in the building of all these forts, the 
order-books of the regiment would show that during our stay 
in the defenses, the 9th Regiment, or some part of it. did for a 
longer or shorter period occupy or assist in the construction 
of nearly every fort and battery in the entire cordon. Seeming- 
ly our experience in this direction exceeded that of the majority 
of our associate regiments. 

A MONOCACY EPISODE. 

On page 126 reference is made to the evident distress of two 
young women, the morning of the Battle of Monocacy. Before 
the troops had moved into position, they were seen repeatedly 
near the headquarters of General Wallace. Since the war, the 
cause of their anxiety has appeared, and the following letter 
from one of the parties interested, though not seen by us then, 
is given to the jmblic for the first time. The writer, a son of 
Colonel C. K. Thomas, on whose farm the most of the fighting 
of the yth was done, is now a resident of Berryville, Va.. in the 
very section so familiar to the members of the Ninth, where he 
holds several hundred acres of that most fertile land, and for 
several years he has represented the counties of Clarke and 
Warren in the A'irginia Legislature. At the same time he holds, 
from Governor J. Iloge Tyler, the position of colonel of cavalry 
on the latter's staff. Colonel S. S. Thomas tells his own story 
in the following interesting manner: 




MOXOCACY •■HEROES.- 
J H. ANDERSOX. S. S. THOMAS. H. M. CATCHELL. 




iMll.VdCACV .SIMNK liKUM.l.. IJA 1, 1 , .... i., I , I'IKE 



MISCELLANEOUS. 301 

On the 4th day of July, 1864, Julius H. Andersoa, Hugh M. 
(Jatcbell aud myself left Baltimore city to make a visit to my 
father's home, "Araby" — the scene of the Battle of Monocacy. 
AnticipatiuR a most gorgeous time for that day, which was 
virtually the day of this young nation's birth, we spent all the 
energies of our youthful natures in bringing about that result. 
Added to our own efl'orts, the stronger stimulus was the fact 
that two of the trio had sweethearts at "Araby" to assist 
them in their pleasures. My sister, Alice, was engaged and 
afterwards married Mr. Anderson, and Miss Mary A. Tyler (her 
guest) was engaged and afterwards married Mr. Gatchell. I 
took my pleasure amidst the home circle, except when these 
young couples were not engrossed with one another. 

Thus this happy party continued to embrace and enjoy all 
the accompanying pleasures incident to youth, for the eldest 
of the party was only twenty years old. But presto! etc. Whilst 
sitting on "the piazza at "Araby," on the morning of the 5th, 
behold, a siiuad of United States soldiers is seen marching up 
the lawn, and after halting in front of us, one of them stepped 
forward and announced the fact that he had an order for the 
arrest of three young men staying there, at the same time call- 
ing our names. 

My father at once demanded to know at whose instance the 
arrest was made. "By the order of General Lew Wallace." 
"And what ground does General Wallace assign for this 
arrest?" continued my father. The reply came that General 
Wallace knew his own business. Which to my mind has proved 
a fallacy, as his subsequent military career showed. 

Here follows the most remarkable and unprecedented step 
ever taken by any commander in civil warfare. We were 
marched under guard to the place of encampment of the 11th 
Maryland, 100 days' regiment, commanded by Colonel William 
T. Landstreet, given muskets, placed in the ranks, drilled with 
the regiment, and marched with it on the morning of the Sth 
(I think) to the west side of Frederick and drawn up in line of 
battle; but one officer in command, finding that we made a 
fine target for a Confederate battery to practice upon, at once 
ordered our retreat to the bridge spanning the Monocacy on the 
Baltimore pike, thence by daybreak, next morning back along 
the Monocacy to the old camping-ground at Frederick Junction. 
The next morning, the 9th, our muskets were taken from us 
(now think of this), and we were detained with the regiment 
and carried to an eminence adjacent to the railroad-bridge, and 
there ordered to remain, the firing having commenced, a Con- 
federate battery on the other side of the river firing at us. Ro- 
member we were clad in civilian dress, and a kind, chivalrous 
and sympathetic oflfieer, whose memory I shall always cherish, 
turned to us and remarked, "Young men. General Wallace is 
now yonder (pointing afar off) on the left flank. I appreciate 



302 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ABTILLEEY. 

his unsoldierly conduct towards you, and if the rebels drive 
us from this position and you are caught fighting in citizen's 
dress, as they will have every right, I suppose they will kill you 
on sight. Xow, take my advice and get away as fast as you 
can." This man was one of God's noblemen and seeing the 
injustice of the position in which we were placed, could not re- 
strain the nobility of his character. 

We at once acted on his suggestion and left without any 
molestation, and we came to the conclusion that the only mean 
fellow in that whole army was General Lew Wallace. 

From there we went to the residence of Mr. J. H. Gambrill. 
After sitting there for some time, occupying seats on the east 
porch with General Eicketts, an oflBcer, General Adam E. King, 
rode up to make a report to him (Ricketts). After delivering the 
same and receiving instructions, he started back, but in almost 
less time than it takes to relate it, I saw him brought back on 
a stretcher, supposed to be mortally wounded. (I believe he is 
now living in Baltimore.) 

By that time the shells were flying rapidly, plowing up the 
earth all around us, so that we, including Mr. Gambrill, deter- 
mined to take shelter in the mill, and there remained till the 
battle was over, which was about 4 o'clock in the afternoon. 

For the above reasons, I claim that we were the only heroes 
of the Battle of Monocacy, having been exposed to the same 
dangers as soldiers against our own will, without having the 
protection given to a uniform. This was the last of it. General 
Wallace never attempting to assign any reason whatever for 
his unwarrantable course, and the above relation of facts does 
not appear, I know, in any history of the war. 

The distress of the young women on the morning of the 9th 
is now perfectly clear, — they were trying to secure the release 
of the brother and lovers, but without avail. It is easy to im- 
agine what must have been the feelings of the parents and 
those girls as they spent the long hours of this day in the 
cellar of the Thomas house. Several years later, Colonel C. K. 
Thomas told the writer that on their return to Baltimore the 
young men had their pictures taken in the dress worn on the day 
of the battle, and that one of the involuntary soldiers wrote 
beneath the figures these words, "The only soldiers at Monocacy 
who were not killed or captured or did not run away." It does 
seem as though the young man had some warrant for his in- 
scription. 

A few words here concerning the elder Thomas are in place. 
He was born in Frederick county. Md., in 1817, and died in 
June, 1899, at "Araby," his residence near the Monocacy river, 



MISCELLANEOUS. 303 

and is buried in Mt. Olivet cemetery. He was closely related 
to the first Governor Thomas, and was a distant relative of the 
second, and through his mother was descended from Thomas 
Notely, who was proprietary governor in 1678. Colonel Thomas 
was a man whom to meet was to inspire respect. Though his 
opinions might differ from some of yours, you could not help 
liking him. If any Union officers and men of the hundreds who 
met him during the troublous days of 1862 and '65 entertain 
any other than the kindest memories of him, they have not ex- 
pressed them in the hearing of the writer. Were those to be 
named who endorse these sentiments, the list would be too long, 
but one warm friend was Major Vandenburgh of the 14th New 
Jersey of our 1st Brigade, who died so bravely at Winchester. 

THE SIXTH CORPS. 

Colonel William F. Fox in his book of regimental losses says: 
The history of the 6th Corps, more than any other, is replete 
with fascinating interest. Its record is invested with more of 
the romance and brilliancy of war. There was the successful 
assault of Marye's Heights; the brilliant dash into the rifle-pits 
at Rappahannock Station; the deadly hand-to-hand fighting in 
the gloomy thickets of Spottsylvania; the breathless interest 
which attaches to that lone fight at Fort Stevens, where, under 
the eye of the president, they saved the national Capital from 
the hands of the invader; the victories in the valley, with the 
dramatic incident at Cedar Creek; and the crowning success at 
the storming of Petersburg. Over all these scenes the Greek 
cross waved proudly on the banners of the corps, while its 
veteran legions wrought deeds which linked that badge with an 
unfading glory and renown. 

The 6th Corps had its origin May 18, 1862, when Franklin's 
division was united with that of General W. F. Smith, General 
William B. Franklin becoming the first commander. It partic- 
ipated in all the strife in which the Army of the Potomac 
engaged from the Peninsular Campaign, through Gettysburg 
to the first assault on Petersburg. Its successive commanders 
were General W. F. Smith, John Sedgwick and H. G. Wright. 
Its c ourse after our own regiment joined has been pretty well 
followed in this volume. 

In laying stress upon the services of the 6th Corps, no at- 
tempt is made to disparage other and similar organizations. 
Every one must grant that all did their duty; to the 6th Corps 
came certain ordeals, and the corps acquitted itself magnifi- 
cently. Very likely other bodies would have done the same, 



304 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

but under Sedgwick and Wright there had grown up a confi- 
dence in itself that meant much to the cause for which it strove. 
Confidence begat confidence, and leaders and men respected 
each other, if, indeed, the word "respect" is strong enough. 
For many a day after the dread event of Spottsylvania, there 
were few boys of the 6th who did not refer to ''Uncle John" 
with a quaver in their voices. 

The following stanzas in The Sixth Corps, our Danville daily 
of April-May, 1865, are indicative of the feeling that every man 
had for his fallen hero. The lines were printed in the first 
number, that of April 27: 

Sedgwick. 

We breathe his name — the cross gleams bright 

On every manly breast; 
He wore it, and it caught the light 

Of Heaven's own bequest. 

Then, brothers, let us bow the head, 

And feel his presence near; 
The brave die not — he is not dead. 

No, Sedgwick's soul is here. 

God bless him, when amidst the fray, 

We sweep the death-struck plain, 
We hear his voice — the foe give way, 

And Sedgwick leads again. 

He left us when through Wilderness, 

War shed its lurid flame; 
When ranks were growing less and less. 

He left us but in name. 

His sword was sheathed — but ev«r near. 

His dear old flag he moves; 
Beneath the cross he whispers cheer, 

The cross that Sedgwick loves. 

Then breathe his name— the cross gleams bright 

On every manlj' breast; 
He wore it, and it caught the light 

Of Heaven's own pure bequest. 

There had not been the hesitation of a moment in the acces- 
sion of Wright, and though there was the taking on of a new 
love, there was no forgetting of the old. The new general was 
no novice in the art of war; like his predecessor, he was a native 
of the state of Connecticut; born in Clinton March 6th, 1820. 
He was graduated from West Point, No. 2 in the class of 1841. 



MISCELLANEOUS. 305 

and became a member of the Engineer Corps. He taught at 
the academy, and was a captain when the war broke out. He 
served in the Bull Run campaign; helped capture Hilton Head, 
S. C. ; was in Florida in 180:2; later was in Ohio and Kentucky, 
and having become a major general of volunteers, he com- 
manded the 1st Division of the Gth Corps at the beginning of the 
Campaign of 18(J4. We need not follow him again through the 
struggle of the Battle Summer, but how his accession to the 
head of the corps was regarded, the following lines clearly in- 
dicate: 

"Our truest, bravest heart is gone, and we remember well 

Tbe bitter anguish of the day when noble Sedgwick fell; 

But there is still another left to lead us to the fight, 

And with a hearty three times three we'll cheer our gallant Wright." 

It had been a cherished hope of the writer of this volume 
that he might present a copy to the man whom he and thou- 
sands of others had so confidently followed, but at the eleventh 
hour we know that he passed within the vail. Writing to him 
in 1896, the following words were received in reply: 

I have no doubt you will prepare an interesting history of the 
9th New York Heavy, as it passed most honorably through 
eventful times, and 1 should with pleasure aid you in your la- 
bors with matter therefor if I could. Unfortunately, however. 
I have nothing to which I can refer touching the service of any 
regiment, and I only remember that the 9th held high place 
in the estimation of the commanders under whom it served, 
including myself. 

There are those who recall the enthusiastic reception ac- 
corded the veteran commander on that day in September, 1892, 
during the G. A. R. encampment in Washington. The scene is 
indelibly impressed upon many minds when the boys rose to 
greet the leader of former times. What a flood of years rolled 
away as they stood in his presence and in fancy saw him in his 
manly strength at the head of the corps, close to the Greek 
cross, with his followers, the first favorites of Sheridan. 

After the war he lived a quiet life, for tbe most part in Wash- 
ington, where he died July 2, 1899. His body was taken to 
Connecticut for burial. His full name was Horatio Gouverneur, 
not Horatio Gates, as has been so frequently yet incorrectly 
stated. 

Our first division commander. General James B. Ricketts, 
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306 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

was a worthy associate of the gallant Wright, born in New 
York city June 21, 1S17; West Point. 1839; saw service along 
the Canada border and through the Mexican War; helped over- 
come the Indians in Florida, and early gained repute in the 
War of the Rebellion, for Ricketts's Battery won renown at 
Bull Run, where he was wotinded and captured. He was held 
a prisoner for some time, but was released in season for a part 
in the Shenandoah Campaign of 1862. His career, till he was 
wounded at Cedar Creek, we know. We also recall that his 
wife generously gave to every member of the corps a badge, 
which they proudly wore on their way back to Petersburg in 
December, 1864. He was retired from the army in 1867 on ac- 
count of wounds received in his service. He died in Washing- 
ton September 22, 1887. 

Our brigade commander, General J. Warren Keifer, is still 
an active entity in the affairs of the people. He was born in 
Clark county, Ohio, January :iO. 1836, and was educated at 
Antioch College, the particular glory of Horace Mann, the great 
educator. He went into service as major of the 3d Ohio at the 
very beginning, April 19th, and was commissioned April 27th. 
September 30th, 1862, he became colonel of the 110th Ohio, and 
we made his acquaintance later, after his return from his Wil- 
derness wounds, for he was four times wounded during the wiir. 
Cedar Creek won for him a brevet brigadiership, and he was 
mustered out a brevet major general. A lawyer, be went into 
politics after the war and was sent to Congress, over the lower 
branch of which he presided as speaker during the 47th Con- 
gress. We well remember his power in speaking on occasion 
in wartimes, and it is not surprising that he should enjoy an 
enviable reputation in this respect. He was the orator on the 
unveiling of the Garfield monument in Washington. His home 
is in SiH'ingfield. and the general yields to no one in his devo- 
tion to the interests of the men whom he so bravely led in 
1862-'65. He always has a good word to say for the Ninth. 

How the corps was regarded by that peerk'ss leader. Sheri- 
dan, everybody knows. The confidence, won by experience from 
Monocacy to Cedar Creek, was mutual, and no survivoi' of the 
6th fails to dwell on the fact that in 1865 he refused Grant's 
proffer of the .^th Corps, still asking for the 6th. It was th«> 
reputation of the corjis gained afoot that prompted the sen-l- 
ing of the 6tli (m the swift trip to Danville in Ajiril, 186.".. 



PRISONERS OF WAR. 307 

General Meade, never jiartieularly eutlmsiastic. savs in liis 
report of the Petersliurf;- advance that tlie jiaUant assault of the 
t)th ('orj)s on the 3d instant was the decisive movement of the 
cauiiiaifrn. 

At the end of the century, the ranks are tliin, and ere many- 
years all those who so often threaded tlie roads of Virffinia and 
-Maryhind. who explored the paths and fastnesses of the valley, 
will have joined their leaders in a land where no alarms of 
war are heard, but while they live they will not cease to chant: 

"Then ere we part to-night, boys, we'll sing our song the more, 
With chorus swelling long and clear, God bless the Old 6th Corps." 



CHAPTER X X \' I. 

Prisoners of War. 
my capture and escape. 

BT W. G. DUCKETT. 

Late Hospital Steward, 2d Battalion, 9th N. Y. Heavy Artillery, now of Washington, 

D. C. 

I was surprised and taken prisoner by a reb in Uncle Sam's 
uniform on July 9th, 18C4, between 7 and 8 o'clock A, M., about 
half way between Monocacy Junction and Frederick City on 
the turnpike. I was taken back to (ieneral Echols. He asked 
me to what command I belonged. I told him to the 6th Corps. 
He said: "D — n that 6th Corps; we meet them wherever wi- 
go.'" I told him he would tind the whole corps there to wel- 
come him "with bloody hands to hospitable graves." 1 knew 
there were only a part of the 3d Division and two regiments 
of KlO-day men there, but purposely deceived him, and I be 
lieve they were more cautious than they would have been had 
tliey known our real strength, and we were saved from greater 
ilisaster. I remained in Frederick City during the day. Quite 
a number of prisoners were brought in during the day, among 
them Mead of Company A. In the evening we were marched 
over to the stone mill near the battlefield, where we slept in a 
cow-pen. I there found Lieutenant Reuben Burton among the 
prisoners, and as I had lost my blanket and haversack, gladly 



308 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

accepted his offer to share his. The next day the prisoners, 
numbering about 600, were started on their march for Wash- 
ington. We crossed over a part of the battlefield and saw many 
of our dead on the field and generally stripped of their cloth- 
ing. We arrived in front of Fort Stevens late in the afternoon 
of the 11th. In the evening after the fight there, the prisoners 
were started Dixie-ward, in advance of the retreating rebels. I 
am glad to recall one noble act of the rebels, who have so 
much cruelty charged to their account. My friend Burton had 
been very sick that day and was too weak to walk, and I ob- 
tained permission from a rebel surgeon to allow him to ride 
in an ambulance, while many of their men wounded and worn 
had to walk in that July heat and dust. We marched all night, 
and until, I think, about 2 o'clock P. M. next day, when we 
reached a little hamlet called Dawsonville. We were marched 
into a grove containing probably four or five acres, and bounded 
on two sides by the public roads, and on the other two by a 
large wheat-field. The rebel guards were stationed along the 
fence a few rods apart. We were very tired after our long, hot, 
dusty march, and Burton and I lost no time in spreading our 
blanket for a sound nap. We were awakened by the rebels 
calling us to come and get our rations, flour and fresh beef 
only. I took a saunter around the grove to awaken myself, 
when I discovered that at a point adjoining the wheat-field, the 
fence was down and the prisoners were allowed to pass through 
into the field. I observed that our guards were tired too, and 
not keeping a very strict watch, of which circumstance I de- 
cided to take immediate advantage. The wheat had been cut. 
bound in bundles and set up in shocks containing about fifteen 
bundles each. Watching my opportunity I stepped behind a 
shock, and dropping on my hands and knees forced my way into 
it. It seemed incredible that I had not been seen by one of the 
many rebels in sight of me, and I momentarily expected to be 
dragged out by the heels, but I soon found I was safe. The heat 
was almost suffocating and I siift'ered for water. The prisoners 
were soon commanded to fall in and they continued their march 
to prison, from which many never returned. I determined that 
as soon as it was dark I would j)ut for the woods and hide 
until the enemy had gone, but as night approach^^d the rebel 
army came marching by and kejtt up their tramp, tramp all 
night long. They passed within a few feet of me, some of them 



PRISONERS OF WAR. 309 

brushing against toy frail tenement, so I could not carry out 
my plans. Tlie stolen horses and cattle, together with baggage 
wagons, artillery and cavalry, took the road, and the troops 
marched through the fields. When daylight came, I thought 
I was safe, for the army had passed, and only now and then a 
straggler or two came by. 

About 7 o'clock A. M., however, a squad of cavalry came up, 
probably the rear guard picking up the stragglers. They halted 
in the grove to get their breakfasts. They unlimbered their 
forge and shod some horses, and I feared they would make a 
long halt. One of the horses came directly to my straw house 
and captured the "cap sheath," and proceeded to refresh his 
inner horse (not inner man, of course). A moment later a sol- 
dier took a bundle from behind me, probably to sit on. Tlien 
a soldier sat down against my domicile and rudely pressed 
against my knees. It was getting very hot then, my position 
was cramped, and while he sat there I could not move; my 
whole side became numb, and it seemed impossible to remain 
in that position until he had finished his breakfast. Another 
bundle was taken, letting broad daylight smack in my face; 
then it seemed as if they could all see me. Another bundle was 
taken, exposing my knees, and the man was still sitting there 
so that I could not move. Each time a bundle was taken I 
thought the next would certainly cause my discovery. Five 
bundles were taken from my den, and when I finally got out I 
noticed that shock was the only one that had been disturbed. 
I remained in my hiding-place until some of our cavalry came 
along in pursuit of the retreating foe. I mounted one of their 
lead horses, and went with them to Poolsville. Remaining 
there a day or two, I returned to Washington ; assisted Surgeon 
iSabin in reorganizing the hospital at Port Reno, Tennallytown. 
A few days later I received an appointment in the United States 
Army, where I remained until April, 1866, when I was dis- 
charged (because I was no longer wanted). 

It was stated to me while a prisoner that the rebs had 30,000 
men in the Monocacy fight and thirty to forty pieces of artillery. 
Undoubtedly the battle of Monocacy saved Washington. Well, 
comrades, I will close with three cheers for "the Heavy Ninth," 
and may the memory of our services and sufferings for the 
noble cause be cherished by our children and our children's 
children for generations to come. 



310 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

NOTES FUOM A DIARY KEPT IN DANVILLE PRISON. 
BT E. P. Dunning of Company D. 

July 11. Rebs use us well, but give us no rations. Kept mov- 
ing' till we reached the defenses, where the rebs are tip;htiug; 
our folks. 

July 12. Some firiuf; last ui^ht; we are on the pike from Rock- 
ville to Washington; it passes by Fort Stevens, Seventh stieet 
road, two miles from Fort S., and six from centre of city; about 
40,000 rebels. 

July 13. With the rebels fell back from Washington late 
last night; marched all night; camped at noon to-day. 

July 14. Draw scant rations; started out at dark last night; 
reached the rotonuic this morn and forded, waist deep. 

July 15. Get some rest; cannonading in our rear; some hope 
of being recaptured. 

July 16. INIarched at 1 A. M. from two miles east of Leesburg 
to one mile west of Ilpperville. 

July 17. Passed through Ashby's flap, forded (he Shenan- 
doah, camped at Millwood. 

July 18. Reached Winchester at noon. Stayed a little while; 
cauii>ed three miles south. 

July lit. In camp; rations short. Hour and beef, 

July 20. Started at daylight, marched eighteen or twenty 
miles to the south of Strasburg; camped on western branch of 
the Shenandoah. 

July 22. Scant half rations; from Strasburg to Mt. Jackson, 
about twenty-five miles, through Edenburg, Woodstock and 
other small places. 

July 23. From Mi. Jackson to near Harrisonburg, twenty- 
two miles, tlii'ough Newmarket; stopped two hours at a big 
spring near Sjiaita to cook rations. 

July 24. From Harrisonburg to within a few miles of Staun- 
ton, through Sidney and Mt. Orawford; camped at Willow 
Spring; severe storm began at 10 I*. .M. and continued all night. 

July 25. I^ft at daylight and reached Staunton at !) A. M. 
Took cars at 10 and went throngli to Charlottesville under tlie 
Blue Ridge; camped at (i, before dark. 

July 20. Took cars at daylight and rode to Lynchburg, get- 
ting there at about noon. All of us, 700, are in an old tobacco 
warehouse. 



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Jiilv -JT. Closely coiitined. Onr tents and blankets are taken 
away fiom us. Rations somewhat better. 

July I'S. Left Lynclibuifi for Danville, via Lyndibui'};' and 
Petersburjt railroad. From Burksville Junction went south- 
ward. 

July 29. Reached Danville at daylight; sixty miles from L. 

to Junction. 

July ;'.(!. Six hundred men in our squad; 250 on our tloor. 
The most of our regiment on the third floor. The same number 
is on the second floor; sixty wounded men on the first floor; 
the rest are in the attic. Rations at 9, corn-bread and boiled 
cow-peas. One pint of souj( in afternoon, 4 o'clock. 

July 31. Rations better than expected. 

August 1. I make it that we have walked 250 miles and have 
ridden 300 to reach this prison. 

August 2. The prisoners from the Crater (July 30) came in 
to-day. Some sixty or more officers were put into our first 
floor. General Bartlett* from Massachusetts, having only one 
leg, is among them. 

August 3. Nothing to do but read Bible and hunt lice. 

August 4. Officers left, they say, for Georgia. Others came 
down from Lynchburg. No soup to-day. 

August 5. Gave fl2 for three dozen onions. Sold some at 
fifty cents a piece; had ten left after giving three for a ration 
of bread. Got mv money back. 



*The famous mine explosion, July 30, '64, Petersburg. Gen'l Wm. F. 
Bartlett had lost a leg at Yorktown in 1862. Fortunately for him, 
it was his wooden leg which was shattered in the mine. The follow- 
ing is from his journal, printed in his life, p. 120: 

Tuesday, August 2. Carried in a dirty wagon without any cover to the 
prison; a filthy place, an old warehouse and stores. We were in the first 
floor,about300,a8 thick as we could lie. No ventilation. I saw the doctor 
in the morning; he said he would send me to the hospital. I could not 
eat anything; am feverish and so weak. No crutches. I have to be 
partly carried, partly hop along, when I move. Rations issued, corn- 
bread, thick loaf, and bacon. I can't touch either; still drink water. 
If I do not get away from here very soon, I never shall. Wagon came 
for me about six, an open wagon or cart, used to carry bacon in, all 
covered with dirt and grease; gravel spread on the bottom to cover 
the grease; ride over rough road to hospital; am in a tent, old and 
ragged, but airy; good breeze. (Small-pox.) (The general was re- 
tained in Danville till the 26th, when he was sent to Richmond, where 
he was held till Sept. 24. Evidently he did not like prison life any bet- 
ter than the rest of us.— A. S. R. ) 



312 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

August 6. Scrubbed the floor, making it smell better than 
it did before. Three of us are making a pair of pants out of a 
shelter-tent. 

August 7. Some pork, sent down from the North ; black bean 
soup for supper. 

August 8. Soup gave me summer complaint; 9, nothing of 
note; 10, rations very poor, soup makes us sick; 11, still poor ra- 
tions; 12, get Richmond Enquirer. 

August 13. Five hundred prisoners came into the prison to- 
day, mostly from the valley. 

August 14. Reading the Bible through; 15, weather very 
warm; Company K man, Wheater, died last night. 

August 16. River water roilly; the best I ever drank of the 
kind. 

August 17. With Dunbar brought water from the river. Got 
extra loaf of bread. 

August 18. Rebs took from us to-day about all we had left, 
as haversacks, rubber blankets, etc. 

August 19. Sick increasing; 25. got a cup of salt and some 
bread for bringing water. 

August 26. A new bakeoven gives us better bread. Some 
pork instead of rusty bacon. 

August 27. Guards bring in fruit, etc., to sell, but it comes 
high, thus: apples, ?2 to |4 per dozen; peaches, f2 to $5 per 
dozen; onions, $3 to f6 per dozen. 

August 29. Surgeon took names of sick and wounded, ex- 
pecting to send to Richmond for exchange. Wagered an oyster 
soup with York that we would be out of here in six weeks. 

August 30. We were searched again for valuables. About 
300 sick and wounded left for Richmond this afternoon; 31, 
lonesome since others left. 

September 6. News of the fall of Atlanta. 

September 8. Bet an oyster dinner with Riggs that we 
should be within our lines six weeks from to-day. 

September 9. Rations grow smaller. 

September 12. Rebs throwing up rifle-pits across the river, 
near bridge. 

September 13. So cold that many have to walk all night to 
keep warm. 

September 11. Crave fat meat; cold corn-bread with cold 
water hardly enough ; beans not fit to eat. 



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September 1.". Fifteen men went out of No. 6 to work for 
the rebels. 

September 16. Twenty men are working to-day. 

September 19. Allowed to make chip fires, in the yard, for 
crust coffee and toasted corn-bread. 

September 20. Inspected by rebel General Gardner. Squads 
of sick sent away for parole or exchange. 

September 21. Men and negroes are working on fortifica- 
tions. 

September 22. Men are sought for to serve in getting out 
coal, parole of honor; also men are solicited to enlist in the 
rebel army. 

September 24. One hundred and nineteen men come into No. 
1 from No. 6. 

September 25. Six hundred new prisoners come into No. 6; 
hardtack instead of corn-bread. 

September 28. Six men detailed to serve as butchers for the 
prisoners. (We never saw much of their work. — A. S. R.) 

September 29. Soup gave all those who ate it a terrible sum- 
mer complaint. Sorry mess of it. 

October 4. Hear it reported that thirty-five prisoners have 
been sworn into the rebel army. 

October 7. Hear that Jeff. Davis was in Danville yesterday, 
and spoke at the railroad station. (This must have been on the 
return of Davis from a visit to Augusta to confer with Generals 
Hardee, Cobb, Beauregard and others. — A. S. R.) 

October 10. Men at work on the fortifications make a break: 
seventy-five of them escape.* 



•The leader of this break was Charles F. Porter of the 18th Connect- 
icut, who for many years has been a fellow member with me in Post 
10, G. A. R., in Worcester, Mass. With others he had accepted Major 
Morflt's invitation to work on the fortifications across the river, with 
the full purpose of using the opportunity to escape. These same 
works, Jefferson Davis, in April, 1865, declared to be faultily located 
and constructed. They began working on the 8th, and on their re- 
turn to the prison. No. 6, were treated any way but pleasantly by their 
comrades. On Monday, the 10th, they overpowered the guard and 
left. Forty-five men made the start towards liberty. Sixteen suc- 
ceeded in reaching the Union lines. Nine prisoners, including Porter, 
traveled westward, and, Nov. 30, gave themselves up to General 
Stoneman, near Knoxville, Tenn. On the 12th of Oct. Colonel Morfit, 
presumably on account of this outbreak, was relieved of his command 
in Danville.— A. S. R. 



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October 11. One hundred men sent as sick to Richmond. 

October 14. With other sick, leave Danville for Richmond 
at dark; 15-16. Richmond is an improvement on Danville. 

October 17. Went down the river on a flagof-truce boat. 
Leave it at Aikin's landing;; cross one and a half miles to Va- 
rina. Those who can't walk are carried. 

October 18. On Union flag-of -truce boat New York. There 
are 400 of us; many are dying. 

October 19. Start for Annapolis. 

October 20. Reached Annapolis before daylight; sick go to 
St. John's Hospital, others to Camp Parole; 21-24, in hospital; 
November 3, furlough home. (He did not return to the regi- 
ment.— A. S. R.) 

FROM MONOCACY TO DANVILLE. 

The first of three papers, read by the writer of this volume, before 
the Rhode Island Soldiers and Sailors' Historical Society in Provi- 
dence, 1889, 1890, 1891. 

Captured in battle on Saturday, the ninth day of July, 1864, 
at Monocacy, or Frederick Junction. Md., the sun was well up 
his eastern way when we, under Confederate guard and guid- 
ance, turned our backs on the burning stubble of the l)attle- 
tield — dotted here and there with the naked bodies of our com- 
rades slain, and took a road of which we knew only that it led 
southward. I have since learned that it was called the Georgi,'- 
town pike. It was crooked and dusty; but not so much so as those 
which we had found in ^'iI■ginia. A request to go out of the 
line to satisfy myself as to the identity of a dead man, lying by 
the fence, is refused by the philosoiiliical guard, who tells me 
that I am better off without knowing. "For if he is your friend 
you will have just so much more to trouble you. and so long as 
you don't know, why, you may think him living. If he i.< not 
the man you are thinking of, it isn't worth your time to investi- 
gate." Such cool reasoning as that I thought worthy of the 
Mussulmans who burned the Alexandrine Library. At any 
rate my curiosity and interest were not satisfied. The ascent 
from the valley is gradual, and as we wend our way, we re- 
peatedly turn to look at the scene that is to be indelibly 
painted on memory's canvas. The river; the railroad, with its 
iron bridge; the turnpike bridge, now smoking in ruins; the 
big stone mill, near whose base I heard the last order, "Elevate 



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your pit'CM^s, nicn"; Colonel Thomas's house, around which the 
tide of battle had surged the day before, and lastly, the wheat- 
field, whence on that !)th of July, we had seen two harvests 
gathered: the one in the early morn of wheat, the staff of life, 
and the other at eve of men, and the reaper thereof was Death. 
Every featuiv of this scene prints itself ou our memories, till 
finally the friendly hill shuts off" the view and we can now give 
ourselves entirely to our immediate surroundings. 

Marching in any way, under a July sun, in the Southern 
states, is not particularly pleasant. In our own lines, where 
one could to some extent pick his own way, provided he did 
not straggle too much, a man found walking wearisome; but 
under the direction of an enemy, whose march was largely a 
forced one, where we must keep in place and plod along, the 
course became especially tedious. It soon became obvious, 
however, that we had more friends among the people whom 
we met than our guards had. It was a very common thing to 
find tubs of newly drawn water placed by the roadside to sat- 
isfy the tormenting thirst engendei-ed by the excessive heat. 
Of our approach, I suppose the people had been informed by 
the enemy, who had started very early in his attempt to sur- 
prise Washington. The kind and sympathetic looks of many 
dwellers along the road, to say nothing of some pleasant words 
now and then heard, went far to alleviate the pain of our con- 
dition. 

There were between 600 and 70(1 of us, many from the 3d 
Division of the 0th Corps, and otliers from the one hundred 
days men whom Ohio had sent into the fray. It was their first 
and only experience, and many of them were in for a longer 
stay in rebel prisons than their whole term of enlistment called 
for. Speaking, once, of the little aid afforded by them at the 
Monocacy extremity, to a Vermont soldier who did valiant 
service ou that day, he very graphically replied, "Hundred days 
men! I'shaw! They were only honey to draw the dies." I 
have many times since wondered whether I did just right in 
refusing a drink from my canteen to a tall, muscular Ohio man 
of the above category, who was marching unencumbered by 
anything save his uniform. "Where is your canteen?" said I. 
"I threw it away so that I could run," he very candidly an- 
swered. Moved by everything save admiration I assured him 
that he might run for his water. I know there was little of 



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the Sir Philip Sidney in this reply of mine; but unlike the case 
of the great Briton and the dying soldier, I did not think his 
need greater than mine. Our first halt was at a pleasant little 
village, called Urbana, where a kind citizen, perhaps Columbus 
Winsor by name, of strong Union sympathies, sets out several 
barrels of sweet crackers for our comfort, and bids us help 
ourselves. Many intervening years have not wholly effaced the 
regret that was mine over my inability to get what I deemed 
my share of those toothsome morsels, nor my admiration for the 
man who thus remembered those in bonds as bound with them. 

It was while halting here that a rebel major, mounted upon a 
mule, propounded to me the question as to why the Yankees 
always called the Southern soldiers "Johnnies." I assured him 
of my inability to ascribe it to any other reason than the well- 
known fact that johnny-cake was supposed to be the great 
source of life in the South. This appeared to him a not un- 
likely cause, and thereupon entering into general conversation, 
I found him an exceedingly agreeable gentleman. I soon 
learned, moreover, that personally there could be very little 
animosity between the rebels and the men they guarded. The 
difference lay in the causes that they represented. 

We had gone only about four miles from our starting-place, 
and the time must have been near noon, but the command 
"Forward" to a soldier, bond or free, is seldom more welcome 
than the parental summons to arise in the morning is to the 
farmer's tired and sleepy boy. The country through which we 
were marching seemed a veritable paradise. Soon after j)ass- 
ing through Hyattstown, I picked up a letter, written from 
Georgia to a relative — I thought a brother — in the rebel army. 
In this missive the writer distinctly narrated the circumstances 
of several cases of bushwhacking. He set forth in the shooting 
of unsuspecting soldiers by concealed civilians, in one case an 
uncle, for which offense the latter was summarily hanged. He 
also told of situations where he could have polled one for the 
Confederacy, but fear of Yankee vengeance, he frankly con- 
fessed, prevented. This interesting and valuable letter I retained 
for several days, till, fearful lest finding it in my possession, 
my captors might think it grounds for ill-treating me, I threw 
it away, first, however, tearing it up. In these days of general 
denials of all rebel atrocities and of sympathy with the Rebel- 
lion, such written testimony as the above would have a particu- 
lar value. 



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Our forward movement is unfraught with special interest 
until we pass throujib the hamlet of Clarksburg. Near the out- 
skirts of the village an aged man is sitting at an open window, 
the house being very near the street. An elderly lady, appar- 
ently his wife, is leaning past him with hands extended upon 
the window-sill. So dust-begrimed are we that I do not wonder 
at her long mistaking us for a part of the rebel throng which 
all day long has been passing her door. Suddenly light dawns 
upon her, and raising her hands, with an astonished tone she 
exclaims: "Why, they are our men!" At once I eagerly ask, 
"Who are our men?" "Why, Union men. of course." Utterly 
heedless of the laws supposed to govern prisoners, we forgot 
our situation and laughed and cheered. But the nearest guard, 
not liking such demonstrations, thrust his bayonet through 
the window and thus drove from sight the good old dame, who 
seemed to us for the nonce another Barbara Frietchie. 

Near here I picked up a copy of army tactics, prepared ex- 
pressly for those desiring to be examined for commission in 
colored regiments. I remember well the thought that possibly, 
during the period of my retention, I might be able to stow 
away enough military knowledge to enable me to pass suc- 
cessfully the examinations on my release, but this, too, I 
dropped the first time we were drawn up to be searched for val- 
uables, not knowing how my captors might look upon a would- 
be officer among colored men. For aught I knew, the first man 
to throw it away did so for reasons similar to mine. To tell the 
truth I had several spells of carrying books while in the army, 
spells, however, that became much less intense as the heat and 
length of marches increased. I found many boys of similar 
tastes and experiences. 

Our first camp was south of Clarksburg, and as our haver- 
sacks, filled on the field of Monocacy, were yet distended, there 
was nothing unusual in our preparation of coffee and consump- 
tion of hard-tack, nor in the refreshing sleep that soon fell upon 
us. 

All the way down our guards had jokingly told us of the gay 
time expected by them on their entering Washington, remarks 
that we took more in the spirit of banter than otherwise, hardly 
thinking it possible that Early would have the temerity to 
beard the lion in his den. When, however, on the next day. 
Monday, the 11th. we turned to the left on passing through 



318 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Rockville, we knew that at least a feint was to be made. This 
was a little before noon, about the time that the Confederates 
reached the head of Seventh street, and found that the delay 
at Monocacy had been fatal to success here, for old soldiers from 
the fitli Corps had reached the Capital in time to save it. He 
who saw and heard the strife from another standpoint may 
never know the relief afforded to the people of Washington 
when those veterans, bearing the Greek cross, marched througli 
their midst. Never till then, I trow, had they appreciated the 
magic import of the figure seen by Constantine and which he 
followed to victory. In hoc signo, they felt that they were 
safe. What confidence the movement of well-tried regiments 
begets! Taking the place of the government clerks, the hos- 
pital convalescents and the veteran reserves, these old soldiers 
were ready to give to the Confederate commander an assurance 
that he was not Early enough for them. As one rebel told me, 
the Union men were placed so as to completely- entrap the 
attacking force, and only luck prevented this consummation. 

But to mj- personal observations. Between Rockville and 
Washington we were drawn up in line and thoroughly searched. 
Money was the chief object of rebel cupidity, and all that could 
be found was seized. In expectation of such an event, the men 
having money had carefully concealed it. so that the net re- 
sults must have been exceedingly meagre. It was here, thus 
drawn up, that I first saw ex-Vice-President Breckinridge. I 
remember him as one of the finest looking men I ever saw. 
His face was so classically cut, and his eye so piercing, at any 
distance, that now with an interval of nearly twenty-four 
years, T can see him as he sat his horse and directed his men. 
I remember thinking, too, that an ex-vice-president might and 
ought to be in better business than seeking to destroy the place 
where, for four years, he had been the recipient of so many 
hoiioi's. In addition to seeing General Early often, we saw 
Rodes and McCausland, wlio were the most conspicuous leaders 
in this exj)edition. 

TJie day itself was one of the hottest of a very hot summer, 
and many, both Federal and Confederate, were overcome by the 
heat. While traveling this road southeast fi-om Rockville, we 
saw mortar shells sent up from the defenses, and the curves 
described by them were most beautiful. Exploding high in 
air, at times, they gave a superb display of pyroteclinics.thougii 



PRISONERS or WAR. 319 

1 umst I'oiifi'ss tbat our iKlniiration was soiuewliat tempered 
with apjiivhensiou lest "some droppiugs might fall ou us." 
To be wounded or killed was not longed for at any time, but 
certainly we didn't fancy hhiws from the hands of our friends. 

The afternoon was half spent when we tiled to our left into 
an apple orchard and were ordered to camp. We had jjassed 
Kilver Spring, the home of Montgomery Blair, and from the 
nearness of the tiring I concluded that we were pretty close 
to the head of Seventh street. I recall very vividly that several 
times during that afternoon, the early evening and the day 
following, shells from our own batteries went shrieking 
through the tops of the trees under which we were lying. It 
required, however, no great acumen to understand that the 
Confederates were not finding matters to their satisfaction. 
The noise of the encounter on the 12th was great, and the 
rebel yell, varied by Union shouts, seemed as vivid as ever. 
Our Confederate foes must have thought the 6th Corps well- 
nigh ubiquitous, for they had left behind them the blue cross 
at Monocacy, and here they were confronted by the same em- 
Vilem, though the color was white. The red was there, too, 
ready for the fight, if necessary. Little did we think then 
that President Lincoln was himself witnessing the discomfiture 
of the enemy and the victory of our friends and comrades. 

The night of the 12th had shut down upon us and was well 
advanced when we were ordered out, and this time our faces 
were set away from the Capital. By the light of Montgomery 
Blair's burning mansion, we marched away for the Confed- 
eracy. We then said that the house was destroyed in retalia- 
tion for the destruction of Governor Letcher's home in I^xing- 
ton, burned by Hunter; but General Early has since disclaimed 
any complicity in the matter. He has personally told me tbat 
he found, on facing Fort Stevens, that the purpose for which 
he was sent by Lee had been subserved, I. e., some troops, he 
knew not how many, had been drawn from Petersburg, and this 
very arrival, while it blocked his entrance, lessened Lee's dan- 
ger. He had not, from the moment of finding ()th Army Corps 
men there, entertained the possibility of getting into Wash- 
ington. Opposed as we were to the cause of the Rebellion, 
yet I think we can afford a little praise for this affair, though 
an unrelenting foe. in his leading his men by forced marches 
over many hundreds of miles, through a n«it over friendlv 



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country in some cases, down to the very Capital of the nation. 
Nothing but final sucess was wanting to make him the Alaric 
of the century. 

The morning light was breaking when on the 13th we 
passed, for the second time, through Rockville. It may have 
been five o'clock, for I know the citizens were beginning to 
make their appearance, and one good old lady quite touched 
my heart when, through her glasses, she beamed kindly on me 
and in the sweetest of voices said, "Good morning." How 
those two trite, commonplace words, so often misapplied, light- 
ened the burdens of that long, toilsome day! It was a good 
morning to me only in the thought that I had seen one kind, 
sympathetic woman who, as she spoke to me, may have been 
thinking of a boy of her own, possibly at that moment in dis- 
tress somewhere in this troubled land. All through the hours 
of that weary day, at high noon and at sultry eve, still rang in 
my ears those pleasant tones, so that even when our march 
was prolonged all through the night, it was still to me, "Good 
morning." 

%Ye halted occasionally for rest and food, but nearly all the 
time we were in motion. The feet of some of the prisoners be- 
came terribly sore. Those of Charley R , of my company, 

seemed like two big blisters, i. e., as though the sole had quite 
separated from the foot. Great tears would roll down his 
face. He couldn't keep them back, but not a whimper did any 
one ever hear from his lips. At one of our halting-places two 
of our party, being Lieutenant Burton, of Comi)any B, and W. 
E. Duckett, of K, succeeded in hiding in some shocks of wheat 
and mad»' good their escape. Others tried it, but were caught. 
During the 13th we found our guards not quite so dis- 
posed to discuss the capture of Washington as they had been 
on Sunday and Monday. In fact, they were exceedingly wasp- 
ish, and on very slight provocation shouted, "Dry up, Yank!" 

Passing through Poolesville, in the gray of dawn, we came 
to White's Ford, on the Potomac, only a short distance above 
the scene of the terrible disaster of Ball's Bluff. The river iiere 
is wide and shallow, atfording an easy passage so far as thf 
depth of water is concerned. But appearances are often decep- 
tive, for the bottom of the stream is exceedingly slippery. I 
profited by the misfortunes of those in front of me. Many, 
trusting to themselves alone, would undertake the passage. 



PRISONERS OF WAR. 321 

but slipping upon a smooth stone covered with weeds, down 
would go tlieir heads and up would turn their heels, thus giv- 
ing the soldiers involuntary baptisms. Seeing many instances 
of this, I joined arms with a like-minded friend and thus brac- 
ing each other we made the transit, dry as to the upper portion 
of our bodies. This was on the morn of the 14th, and soon 
after we went into bivouac at a point called Big Spring, so 
named from the immense pool of water, the first of the large 
number of ever-flowing springs that we were to encounter on 
our march. It was nicely walled about and large enough for 
a hundred cattle to drink from it at the same time. Here we 
rested, and for the first time essayed to cook our own food, 
as our escort had been obliged to do all along. When I contrast 
the living facilities of the Union and Confederate armies, I 
am amazed that the latter held out as long as they did. The 
Northern soldier, when he went into camp, tired from his day's 
march, made his coffee, ate his hard-tack, perhaps gave it a 
little relish from the piece of salt pork that he had in his 
haversack, and in twenty minutes was getting welcome rest 
from "tired nature's sweet restorer." 

But not so his Southern foe. When his bivouac came 
he had no coffee to boil, unless there had recently been a flag 
of truce, and there was no bread, hard or soft, for him. In the 
wagons were numerous long-handled, three-legged skillets, hav- 
ing heavy iron tops. These must be obtained, and the flour 
dealt out to them had to be cooked, each mess by itself. As 
there were not dishes enough for all to cook at once, some had 
to wait their turn. In fact I learned that during a halt some 
one was cooking constantly. As they did not carry yeast nor 
an.vthing like it, and as they had but little salt, it must be 
seen that their bread would not have offended the most ad- 
vanced hydropath, nor have troubled a Jew, even during the 
Feast of the Passover. Our Monocacy rations had given out 
and we were supplied with raw flour, the result, I suppose, of 
some part of the Maryland foray. Bread-making, thus, was a 
new experience to us, and we didn't like it. As for myself 1 
must state that I gave up the skillet entirely, and mixing the 
flour with as little water as possible, adding what salt I could 
spare. I strung the dough out something like maccaroni, and 
having wound this around a stick proceeded to warm it 
through, holding it over the fire, rather a hot task on a July 
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322 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

day. I may say that I seldom burned my food thus. I couldn't 
wait long enough. In summing up the advantages held by our 
side, let us not forget to lay great stress on the superiority of our 
commissariat, and among the items there found put among the 
very first, coffee, an article more worthy the praises of Burns 
than the barleycorn that he has immortalized. 

We rest, with no incident worthy of note save the artillery 
firing by Union forces on the other side of the river at the 
retiring rebel cavalry, till about midnight. We are then 
aroused, and again go plodding along, kept well in line by our 
flanking guards. It is barely dawn as we pass through Lees- 
burg, but we are too sleepy and careless to note what is really 
a most lovely village. It is apparent that our captors have no 
time to spare, for they hasten along throughout the entire day, 
making no more halts than seem absolutely necessary. We 
bear a little to the southward, and finally enter Ashby's Gap 
of the Blue Ridge. The region is mountainous and wild, show- 
ing very little for the many years that man has occupied it. 
The outlook to the eye is grand,, and repeatedly the observation 
is heard, "What a glorious sight this would be were I not a 
prisoner." As a soldier, it did not take me long to learn that 
he marches easiest who is nearest the head of the column. Ac- 
cordingly, as the days returned, Charley R and I were found 

in place with only a file of Pennsylvanian lieutenants ahead of 
us, we yielding the place out of courtesy, for we were early 
enough for the first, but the easiest place, to our blistered feet, 
was hard. Again our march was protracted long into the 
night. So sleepy were we that we could sleep even when 
walking, and many a hapless wight in a walking dream and 
thus, perhaps, falling out of line, was by the guard speedily 
"hurried back to despair" and wakefulness. It was for the 
guards themselves a trying time, but their sleepiness never 
reached the point of allowing us to escape. Early and his 
forces had gone throngli the mountains at Snickers Gap, thus 
keeping themselves between us and our army. 

The hours of our night march wore on till about 3 A. M., 
when we stood on the banks of the Shenandoah, a name famil- 
iar to me from my earliest boyhood, when I had learned the 
speech of the Indian chief bearing this name, but I had never 
dreamed of such an introduction as I was about to have. There 
was neither bridge nor ferry, and to our tired bodies the water 



PRISONERS OF WAR. 323 

had an almost winter chilliness as we waded in. It was deep, 
too, we having to hold our hands well up to keep them out 
of the water. Drenched and dripping, we trudged along into 
the small village of Millwood. Some of us were allowed to lie 
down by the side of a church, on whose corner I read in the 
semi-darkness. "Methodist Episcopal Church South." I may, 
I hope, be pardoned for having even then a feeling of pride 
that the division in 1844 of this great church, in which I had 
been reared, was one of the prime causes in awakening people 
to the enormity of slavery. However, though the church was 
hot enough on this mooted subject, I found the north side of 
the edifice extremely cool on that morning, and I was in no 
ways loth to move when at sunrise we "fell in" and marched 
over to a grove a few rods away. I was too tired and sleepy to 
eat, and all I wanted was a chance to lie down. I remember 
well putting my head in the shade and stretching my body 
out so that the friendly rays of the sun might dry my soaked 
garments. How long I slept I don't know; but when I awokf', 
the sun, in his climbing the sky, had not only dried my clothes, 
but he had well-nigh baked my face, upon which he was shin- 
ing with nothing to intervene. We spent Sunday, the 17th, 
here, and went through the usual routine of drying dough. 
Here I traded with a rebel lieutenant for food a pair 
of heavy woolen gloves taken by me from a vagrant knapsack 
on the 9th. I had kept them for just such a purpose; but I 
had no idea he would use them in torrid July weather. Imagine 
my a.stonishment at seeing him wearing them in the hottest 
part of the next day as we were going through Winchester, and 
actually putting on airs on account of his gloved hands. 

Monday we were off again, and I have since learned really 
going out of our way several miles to pass through the city 
of Winchester, thus contributing, I suppose, one to the eighty- 
seven occupations which that devoted city had during the 
years of the war. It was ten miles away, and we were marched 
this distance that we might assist our guards in exciting ad- 
miration among the denizens of the town. It was simply an 
illustration of a characteristic as old as man himself. 

What Roman triumph was complete without its crowd of 
captives? The savage Indian led his prisoners home that he 
might see the exultations of the squaws and thereby increase 
the story of his prowess; and we, too, had to grace, not a 



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Roman, but a Winchester holiday. For the first time in my life 
I heard insulting expressions hurled at us from female lips. 
Revolting to me, to the scions of chivalry escorting us the 
words seemed sweet indeed. It was here that my rebel Adonis 
sported his woolen gloves. Passing through the city to the west 
side, we went into camp, and soon had a little compensation 
for the rude terms launched at us during the afternoon. The 
oflQcers of our guard undertook to billet themselves on a family 
living near, at any rate within hearing. They were warmly 
received. In fact, nothing but hot water was lacking to make 
the reception scalding. The women, we learned, were Union- 
ists, and they didn't propose to wait on rebels, and they didn't. 
The interview was music to us. 

The next morning we left this city of many tribulations, and 
going out on Braddock street, took the famous turnpike south- 
ward. It is the same road that subsequent events were to 
elevate into enduring fame, as — 

"A good, broad highway leading down." 

To us it seemed the perfection of road-making, so level and 
straight that we were prone to say that we could see in the 
morning where we were to camp at night. Under other cir- 
cumstances a prospect of a trip up the ninety-two miles lead- 
ing to Staunton would have been delightful. The valley of 
Virginia was famous the world over for beauty of scenery 
and fertility of soil. On every hand were indications of thrift. 
Large and expensive buildings and well-tilled fields afforded 
pleasing contrasts to the slatternly state of affairs in the east- 
ern part of the state. Immense stacks of wheat attested the 
significance of the often-heard expression, "the granary of 
Virginia." As rapidly as possible the farmers were threshing 
the grain, farmers we were told now, but soldiers when the 
work was done. This was the section over which Sheridan 
was to sweep and to leave it so desolate that were a crow to 
fly over it, "he would have to carry his rations with him." 
For four years the enemy had swept in and out, at such oppor- 
tune moments as would permit him to put in his crops, and 
later to harvest them. The ways of the rough-riding "Little 
Phil" were not to the liking of the people, and to this day 
they have no good word for him. In spite, however, of the 
brightness of the scene, the cloud of slavery hung over it, and 



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men who claimed to be fighting for liberty were still oppress- 
ing the bondsmen. I shall never forget my astouishment at 
seeing at cue of our bivouacs a fiue-looking old gentleman, 
without a suspicion of the black race in his appearance, hesi- 
tate at coming into our camp. He appeared to be very much 
afraid of the guards. I accosted him in some way, implying 
my thought that he was one of the old planters living near. 
"No,"' said he, "I am a slave." If never before, I then was 
more than glad that I was one of many thousands whose mis- 
sion it was to make him and others like him free. 

Of the many natural wonders and beauties of the valley 
we had little time or disposition to comment, though we could 
not help noticing the excellent springs that this mountainous 
and limestone region afforded. One in particular I recall, per- 
hajjs near Mount Jackson, that poured from the side of a bill 
with volume sutBcient to turn the overshot wheel of a grist-mill 
located hard by. Doubtless it was simply the reappearance 
of a lost river, a phenomenon not uncommon in such sections. 
Our usual camping-place was near one of these ever-flowing 
springs, so that one essential to health, viz., good water, was 
not lacking. The villages, of which there were many, I remem- 
ber thinking no addition to the beauties of the country. Watts' 
hymn seemed applicable here, for while every prospect pleased, 
man and his village works alone were vile. They were com- 
posed of tumble-down houses, not made so by the vicissitudes 
of war, but wearing a down-at-the-heel look which seemed 
natural, another of the legitimate results of slavery's curse. 
At Strasburg we bade good-by to the railroad grading, whose 
railless and bridgeless track had constantly reminded us of the 
devastations of war. One village, however, held a bright place 
in our memories, for in passing through Woodstock, we saw 
two girls, apparently in their teens, sitting on the steps in front 
of the house, and actually having small Union flags pinned 
upon their breasts. We were not slow in discovering this 
patriotic display nor in making our appreciation known. To 
the credit of the guards be it said that, though seemingly much 
chagrined at this proceeding, they did not disturb the girls 
in their sympathy, nor us in our sentiments. This place must 
have a sort of political contrariness, for it is now the home of a 
Virginian Republican senator, viz.. H. H. Riddleberger. Near- 
ly twenty-four years afterward, passing through the same re- 



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gion, I found that peace has won for the valley great victories. 
Those who saw these villages then would not recognize them 
now. Progress has taken them in hand and thrift is evident 
everywhere. 

Our guards I have thought a little above the average Con- 
federate soldier, and in our bivouacs it was no uncommon 
thing for us to hold with them very animated discussions, 
always amicable, except when the negio was debated. On 
one occasion, words had run pretty high, when the gray-jacket 
thought to clinch an argument by the threadbare question: 
"How would you like to have your sister or mother marry a 
nigger?" There was no delay in bluecoat's rejoinder, "Well 
enough, if they wanted to, and how can I tell but what your 
mother did." There were a bayonet thrust, a sudden retreat, 
and no more argument that day. One youngish guard quite 
made me homesick by saying in my hearing one Sunday. "Oh, 
dear! If I was only at home down in Alabama; wouldn't I 
take a ride to-day!" This and other remarks showed me how 
similar in tastes we were and how absurd a war between 
brothers was. Personally I had very little to complain of. 
Once, however, as we filed into a field where we were to camp 
I laid hold of a piece of rail to burn in subsequent cooking op- 
erations. "Drop that rail!" shouted a guard. I affected not 
to hear, or to think that I was not the "Yank" referred to, and 
BO clung to the coveted bit of timber. When, however, the 
second command came, coupled with a threat to shoot and the 
clicking of a cocking hammer, I dropped the stick. Just why 
he was so very particular at that time T don't know, for there 
was little hesitation on the part of friend or foe to burn the 
farmers' fences. In fact, the rage of one ^'irginian planter on this 
expedition is vividly recalled. He came upon us and isoundly 
berated the rebels for burning his rails, which he had only 
just put in place after a previous destruction by Union forces. 
Thus it was, as a Confederate sympathizer has since told me, 
"The Confederates robbed us because they thought we ought 
to be willing to part with everything for the good of the cause, 
while the Union forces took all they could get as spoils of 
war." 

There could not be 600 and more men thus gathered together 
and no peculiar characters appear among them. Of our party 
perhaps the most conspicuous were two men of the "Ninth," 



PRISONERS OF WAR. 32T 

known as "Old G. and T." Both must have lied roundly as to 
their ages when they were enlisted, for they certainly looked 
to be nearly sixty years old. They stuck by each other, mak- 
ing common cause against us younger men, but frequently 
quarreling with each other. On one occasion our purveyor had 
dealt out to us a quantity of beef's lights or lungs for food. 
Now be it known that however hungry I may have been, I 
never liked that kind of meat, but these two old soldiers 
would eat all they could get, and would even fight over the 
division of the share that fell to them. So loud ran the dis- 
cussion that we gradually fell to listening, and were not a 
little pleased at hearing G. say, "T., you old d — 1, you! if it 
wasn't for exposing you, I'd tell this whole camp how you used 
to steal turkeys;" and this shouted at the top of his voice. They 
never heard the last of it till prison rigors closed the ears of 
both in silent death. 

Eight miles north of Staunton we made our first camp at 
what was called the Willow Spout, a beautiful spring gushing 
out constantly from the side of a hill, and I have recently 
learned that it is flowing now as then, and still bearing the 
same name. Here a starlit night shut down upon us. cold as 
Virginian nights always were. M. J. and I made our beds as 
usual, with one rubber blanket under and another over us. 
The sleep that tired youth secures so easily, speedily came 
and sealed our eyelids. How late it was that I awoke and found 
the rain falling pitilessly I have no,means of knowing, but the 
whole camp seemed aroused, and dripping men were walking 
about in all sorts of disconsolate moods. Some had secured 
a quantity of wood and had started a great flre, giving comfort 
to one part of their bodies at a time. Save my face I was as 
dry as ever. Drawing my head in like a turtle I flattered my- 
self that I should sleep till morning and be not a whit worse 
for the rain. Alas! About this time my companion began 
to nestle about and thereby to derange the covering. I be- 
sought him to keep still, but he exclaimed, "I am in a hollow, 
and a stream of water is running under me. Can't you move 
along?'' To do this would simply put me in a similar predic- 
ament, and so I declined. Misery loves company; keep still he 
wouldn't, and he continued to pull and haul till in sheer des 
peration I sprang up, taking the covers with me, and in a very 
short time was as wet as the rest, which means that I was 



328 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

as wet as I could be. I then crowded with others about the 
fire, imagining that in our discomfort we were not unlike the 
pictures that I had seen of Napoleon at the burning of Moscow, 
our unhappy groups about the fire suggesting that cheerless 
scene. Why, some of our men slopped around that night till 
they passed the weary and saturated guard and so escaped, 
while one or two fellows became the butt of ridicule among 
their associates, for, wandering outside, they tried to come 
into camp again, but were hailed by the vigilant guard, who 
let them in only after hearing their piteous plea, "We're prison- 
ers." Was there ever before such honesty? 

The morning brought sunshine and in its drying rays we 
forgot the misery of the night. It was here that I found the 
first Confederate who did not use tobacco. Just outside the 
line he stood and proffered the weed for whatever the prisoners 
had to barter, and however poor we were it seemed as though 
there never was a time when somebody could not find some- 
thing to trade off for this narcotic consolation. I expressed 
my astonishment at his not using tobacco, and he admitted 
that there was reason for my wonder. He said he always drew 
his rations of the article and then made the most possible from 
them by trading and selling. I didn't particularly care to flatter 
him, but I remember thinking him the best-looking "Confed." 
whom I had seen. 

After a while we march out and are off for our last tramp be- 
fore going aboard the cars. Of Staunton we get very little notion 
save the name. The train, such as it is, is soon in readiness 
for us and we are loaded into stock cars. So, in spite of our- 
selves, in one respect, at least, we go counter to Longfellow's 
advice, for we are — 

"Like dumb, driven cattle." 

However, after our 200 miles' walk, we were not fastidious as 
to modes of conveyance, and the most of us gave ourselves to 
sleep at once. During the trip we pass under the Blue Ridge 
by means of a tunnel nearly a mile in length. Just as our car 
emerges an axle breaks, and a long delay follows, improved 
by many in picking blackberries, whose vines, of the running 
variety, cover the ground about the track. Cups, and pails 
even, are brought into use, and our last dish of fruit for the 
season is had. Of course we have only a general notion of our 
direction, knowing that our trend is southward. 



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Late in the afternoon we pass a peculiar, wide-reaching build- 
ing, which from its pictures I recognize as the University of 
Virginia, and I know that we must be in Cliarlottesrille. Afar 
on a hill-top we can make out the home of Thomas Jefferson, 
known in history as Monticello. I think how little the great 
Virginian recks of the turmoils into which his country has 
fallen. Within sight of Jefferson's "Pet," the universitj', and 
almost under the shadow of his home. I sleep the sleep of the 
just, lying upon a chip-pile hard by the railroad track. In the 
morning we resume our journey again by rail, and soon are go- 
ing towards the south. This day's ride ends with our arrival 
at Lynchburg. The James river, wide and shallow, goes tum- 
bling along over its rocky bottom, quite different from the 
deep and muddy stream with whose lower waters we are fa- 
miliar. We debark and march up seemingly endless hills. We 
go a long way to the outskirts of the city, and finally find rest 
in a large tobacco warehouse, owned then, I have learned, by 
Mr. Charles Massie, a man who lost everything in the war. 
It was and is on the corner of Twelfth and Polk streets. Along 
the way I note the omnipresence of the tobacco trade. In some 
places is seems to be the chief industry, while man and boy ap- 
parently are doing their best to make way with as much as 
possible of the weed. For the first time in my life I see small 
boys, scarcely out of pinafores, smoking with all the composure 
of old stagers. 

In this building we remain two nights and one day. Here 
I received the only blow ever given me by a foe, and in this way: 
In the night I arose and started for the door. "Go back," says 
the guard, and he follows the command by a smart rap over 
my head with his bayonet. I had not noticed a line of men in 
waiting, behind which I should have placed myself, only a 
small number being allowed out at a time. Hastily retreating, 
I muttered imprecations that were not at all pleasing to his rebel 
highness, and he suggested shooting unless I subsided. I think 
my remarks were in some way to the effect that nothing would 
give me greater pleasure than to encounter him in some retired 
spot where the chances were more nearly equal. However, 
my feelings, more than my head, were injured, and they event- 
ually recovered their accustomed serenity. 

On the second morning we were again loaded upon the cars, 
and are once more nearing our final destination. Now a road 



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reaches down directly south from Lynchburg, but then we had 
to take an almost easterly course, going through a country 
which in less than a year was to be in everybody's mouth as 
the scene of the collapse of the Rebellion, Lee's surrender and 
the climax of Grant's career. We may have stopped at Appo- 
mattox, but I do not remember it. We certainly halted at 
Farmville, but so slow is our course in our rattle-box cars, and 
over a road that has long been a stranger to repairs, that it is 
fully night before we reach Burksville. Whether our destina- 
tion was Richmond or the extreme South, we had no means of 
knowing, but when the train, after much switching, changes 
its direction, we know that we are to be strangers to Belle Isle 
and Libby, and so resign ourselves to prospects of Salisbury 
and Andersonville. 

But we are to be happily disappointed. With the first streak- 
ings of day, on July 29th, '64, we stop at a village which we 
are told is Danville, and we learn that it is the largest place 
in Pittsylvania county, Virginia. Later we are marched 
through the streets of what might be even to us, were we not 
prisoners, a beautiful place. The flowers looked fresh and 
blooming as we filed along. They were the last that I was to 
see that season, the very last that many of my friends ever 
saw. Feeling much as I have thought the caged animals in a 
caravan procession feel as they return the curious glances of 
idling throngs, we wended our way through the town, objects 
of much interest to the natives, who rushed from breakfast- 
getting or eating to look at the first arrival of the live "Yanks" 
who had come so many hundred strong to make Danville their 
involuntary home. Along the principal streets we go, till we 
file to the right and come upon an open square or plaza having 
large brick warehouses on three sides. Into the first of these, 
called No. 1, lying between the square and the Dan river, we 
are led or driven. As I await my turn to enter I have time to 
note the river, the cook-house near, and the building itself, three 
stories high with an attic, into which as many men are crowded 
as it can possibly hold. We realize that we have escaped some- 
thing in not going to the stockades, but what misery might be 
yet within those walls, the future had not revealed. In single 
file we pass in, carefully numbered, and are forced along, filling 
the upper places first, till the old warehouse seems crowded 
to suffocation. Only the enlisted men enter here. The officers 



PRISONERS OF WAR. 331 

are consigned to another building. The last man passes in. 
The door is shut, locked and barred. Men with guns guard 
the places of egress even then, and, as never before, we realize 
that we are in Prison. 

IN A REBEL PRISON; OR, EXPERIENCES IN DANVILLE, VA. 

"When I was in prison!" How many people I have seen 
shrink away from me on my uttering this expression; but the 
appendix "rebel i)risou" invariably draws from them the words, 
"What! were you in a rebel prison? In what prison, and how 
long? How did they use you?" 

From intense aversion, the expression has changed to one 
of the utmost interest, and there are indications of awakening 
sympathy when I reply, "Yes, in Danville, Va. Between seven 
and eight months, and as well as they could; but their best 
was bad enough." The men, captured at Monocacy, Md., by foot 
and rail, have finally reached the most considerable place in 
southern Virginia, and on the morn of July 29th, 1864, the 
heavy prison door opens and shuts upon our party. I have 
always rated the total number entering the building at about 
600. Of these prisoners, 106 were members of my regiment. 

On the 19th of the following February, when we parted from 
our i)risnn house, I was one of forty-five "Ninth" men who joy- 
fully set their faces northward. It does not follow that the 
difference in numbers represented deaths in Danville, for there 
had been two exchanges of sick; but more than one-quarter 
of our "boys" were left in Virginian graves. Just twenty- 
seven out of our 106 succumbed to prison hardships, and in 
dying found their release. Of those sent northward in August 
and October, many were stopped at Richmond, and in "Libby," 
or on Belle Isle, found the fate escaped in Danville. Others, 
reaching the Federal lines, barely had strength to greet their 
friends, and then they, too, ceased from earth. It is a very 
moderate estimate to claim that fully one-half our number fell 
victims, in less than a year, to the results of our imprisonment. 
Then, too, any prisoner who had passed beyond the period of 
boyhood never fully recovered from his months of hunger, 
cold and anxiety. When, at the end of the following April, 
I rejoined my regiment and a comrade undertook to tell mo 
how much I had escaped through my capture, I quite silenced 



332 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

him by asking if any company had lost more than half its 
men during my absence; if the Valley campaign, hard though 
it was, had resulted in the death of one-quarter of the mem- 
bers of the regiment. In the National cemetery at Winchester, 
thirty-eight comrades from the Ninth are sleeping; but they are 
the dead from Opequon and Cedar Creek, with those who died 
from disease during the fall. I make this comparison solely 
to show the extreme mortality among men in a condition of 
unnatural confinement with scant sustenance. 

As to our location, we were in a brick building, erected some 
years before for tobacco manufacturing purposes, but which 
had been pressed into the service of the Confederate govern- 
ment for prison use; and I have since been informed by the 
owner he never got a cent for it. In the list of prison-houses 
in Danville, it is No. 1. Just back of us, on the bank of a 
mill-race, is the cook-house, where Yankee workmen mix up 
and bake strange combinations, called corn bread. My mother 
still preserves some of this bread as a Rebellion relic after 
more than a quarter of a century. I think it is as good now 
as it ever was. A small piece, shown by me on the Northern 
Central Railroad of Pennsylvania, on my way home, having 
a furlough, was provocative of great profanity; one man in 
particular wondering if any blanked blanked government ex- 
pected God to helj) it when it gave such blanked stutf as that 
to white men. I think my returning the obnoxious article to my 
haversack and thereby ridding him of the sight, alone saved him 
from an apoplectic fit. Across the mill-race and between that 
and the river Dan was the foundry of Mr. Holland, where many 
weak-kneed and empty-stomached prisoners worked for a trifle 
more than what they could get to eat. Further along rolled 
the river itself, a stream notable in history as that whose u]q)er 
waters had stayed the course of Cornwallis when ])ursuing 
Greene, and which, before it reached the sea, was broadened 
into the Roanoke. Here it is wide but shallow, and its waters, 
clear or muddy, according to the season, are to furnish us 
licpiid for drinking. Beyond it, the land rises into a high hill, 
topped towards the west with trees, but immediately opjjosite, 
open, and betraying, wherever the surface is broken, the pecul- 
iar red earth characteristic of Virginia and North Carolina, 
for fully 200 miles from north to south. It is surmounted by 
a substantial brick mansion, that of the famous Claiborne fam 



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ily. and the view rests the eye that looks out from a room 
crowded with woe and wretchedness. Save this building and 
a few structures along the river's edge, there is nothing to note 
towards the north. 

When we can get a squint from the west windows without the 
sight of the vigilant guard, we may see a large wooden edifice 
known by us as Xo. 2. Here are the (Confederate i)rison head- 
quarters, and here, too, are the few men detailed from the 
prisoners to do various things for us. For instance, Negus, of 
Company K, makes splint brooms to be used in sweeping the 
prison floors, and Andrew Hall, of Company A, finds plenty 
to do in painting the names of the dead upon the head-boards 
provided by the rebels. These men convey to their friends 
many articles of food that serve to mitigate the horrors of the 
place. A passage-way separates Nos. 1 and 2. Going along to 
the south, on the corner of Main street, is No. 3. This is the 
place where the officers are quartered, save upon the upper 
floor, where are the colored prisoners taken at the mine ex- 
plosion. It was said that these negroes were placed here as 
an especial afifront to the officers, the Confederates thinking 
to thus heap indignity upon the Federals on account of our 
employment of black soldiers. However, I never heard that 
any one felt particularly troubled over their presence. 

Turning to the east we encounter No. 4, just facing our No. 
1. So here we have these four buildings on the three sides of 
a s(iuare, making a convenient place for the guards to parade 
and occasionally to drill a little. Here, too, they sometimes 
punished those of their soldiers who had tarried too long 
with the seductive apple-jack, and a "Johnny" on a barrel, 
or in it, was not an uncommon sight. In other portions of the 
city were prisons Nos. 5 and G, and also the hospital. 

No. 1 is three stories high with an attic. Our entrance is 
made into an entry which runs the width of the building on 
the west end. It may be eight feet wide. Opposite the out- 
side door is a flight of stairs leading upward. In this entry, 
a guard with a gun keeps constant watch. Midway its length 
is a doorway leading into the first floor. Here are placed the 
wounded men who have been brought with us, and those who 
soon may have to go to the hospital. Here, too, the prisoners 
lay their dead, who die before they can be taken to the latter 
place, and we learn to hasten down in the morn to see if any of 



334 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

the newly placed dead are friends of ours. In this room, also, 
a guard is stationed. At the east end of the building a door 
opens into the yard, an enclosure having a length of possibly 
100 feet, and a width of twenty. At any rate, its length is 
the combined width of the prison and the cook-house, with the 
narrow passage between. In the northeast corner is a sink, 
and about this yard another guard constantly walks. In it 
only a small number of men are allowed at night, and in the 
dajidme any disposition to unduly crowd it is resented by the 
guard, and "you Yanks" have to make tracks for the interior. 
On one side is a large trough, said to have been tilled with 
clean water once; but this must have been before our day. I 
early convinced myself that I was cleaner by keeping my hands 
out of its contents than I was by using them. Yet I remember 
one man, a foreigner, who had the hydropathic craze, at least 
I thought he had, who, every morning, immersed himself 
therein, having, in December, frequently to break the ice to 
get at the mud. I don't know that it was bathing that killed 
him, but I do know that he died. Over against the building 
we are permitted to make small tires of little sticks of kindling, 
bought from the guards, and by this means we sometimes 
make crust coffee and cook such delicacies as beef's eyes and 
lights. Sometimes a rat is caught, and those initiated claim 
that he made excellent soup. I don't know. Through the 
cracks in the fence, looking out into the passage between the 
prison and cook-house, such converse as we have with friends 
outside may be had. Perhaps our friend has made us a cake 
of sifted meal, with a fair amount of salt iu it, with just the 
least suspicion of grease added. If so, he will watch his 
chance and toss it over the ten-foot fence, or, perchance, he 
may secure the privilege of entering the building on some pre- 
text, when his quondam tent-mate and comrade will not be 
exactly a bloated bondholder, but for a brief time he will make 
his stomach the holder of a wonderfully satisfying morsel. In 
the heated days of summer and early fall this yard is much 
sought by the men, and, walking, talking, or seated upon the 
ground, its area is pretty well occupied. Here it is that one 

day I find Alonzo F , of Company H, lying with closed eyes, 

his face and hands covered with flies. "Why don't you brush 
off the flies?" I say to him, fairlj' quivering myself over the 
sight. "Oh! what's the use! They'll come again," is the drawled 



PRISONERS OF WAR. 335 

out response. Such a want of ambition could not long survive, 
and very soon the sod closing over him shut out his tormentors. 

Let us now go upstairs. It is possible that under them we 
may find a pious Catholic telling his beads and zealously say- 
ing his prayers, continuing his devotions in the face of constant 
chaffing, for the prisoners are not over-religious. Poor fi^llow! 
His prayers did not avail so far as release from thraldom was 
concerned. His oratory was, ere long, vacant, and its occupant 
went before Him to whom his orisons had so long ascended. 
Up the dark stairway we climb and come upon the second floor. 
It covers the entire space, with no break save sustaining posts. 
Here, with others, the fifty-three members of the 106th New 
York stay, and one of their men. Sergeant Pritchard, is a sort 
of director for the whole building. He is a good, fair man, and 
every prisoner recalls him with pleasure. About 200 men are 
quartered in this story. Another flight of stairs takes us to 
the third floor, where the most of the men of the "Ninth" lie. 
Again there is an unbroken view of the entire room, and under 
the second window from the west on the south side I throw 
down my baggage and with my comrades rest. Between me and 
the stairs leading to the attic are half a dozen men, mostly from 
the Ninth, though my immediate neighbor is George Turner, 
from a New York cavalry regiment. Should we care to climb 
the remaining flight, we shall find, just under the roof, a poor- 
ly lighted and exceedingly warm place, crowded with human- 
ity. In winter it is correspondingly cold. 

It does not take us a great while to recover from the fatigue 
incident to our long journey. Then begins a protracted hunger, 
to last till we see our own lines again. During the months 
of August and September we are given corn-bread and occa- 
sionally a soup made of refuse bits of bacon, sometimes of fresh 
meat — including lights or lungs. The bacon is rancid, and the 
vegetables in it are not very inviting, consisting of stray cab- 
bage leaves and a leguminous article known by us as "cow-pea." 
The well-worn statement that every pea has a worm in it had 
no exception here. In fact we thought it had a double verifi- 
cation, but poor as this soup was there came a time when we 
would have joyously hailed its advent. The bread, mentioned 
before, was composed of corn and cob ground together, and 
was baked in large tins — the whole upper surface being marked 
off into rectangles, so that when carried to the floor for dis- 



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tribution, by a knife in the hands of the designated party, it 
is cut into parallelopipeds of about two-thirds the size of an 
ordinary brick. To each man one of these is given, and on it 
he may sustain nature till the next morning. If he tries to save 
any of it for a meal, later in the day, unless he puts it into his 
pocket, the chances are that it will be stolen, so really the safest 
plan for him is to eat it at once and then solace himself on 
recollection and expectation till the next meal. 

From one day let us learn all. It is, we will surmise, the 
middle of September. Morning comes early to those who have 
no evenings, and the first streakiugs of dawn have brought 
us from our recumbent positions. Conversation begins. We 
go over the old story of possible exchange, and perhaps wonder 
what the folks at home are doing. At the worse we know that 
we are twenty-four hours nearer release than we were the day 
before. The day advances; but eating is yet a long way off. 
Anon, men begin to take off garment after garment and submit 
it to very close scrutiny. What are they after? Why is it 
that nearly all, as they talk, keep up a constant motion, slap- 
ping now one part of the person and now another? Now a 
hand is thrust up a sleeve and something is found that affords 
the finder a deal of satisfaction. Then a quick grab is made 
for something upon the neck and more satisfaction. Never let- 
ting the talk halt for a moment, one may turn down his stock- 
ing or turn up his trousers leg, and grim deterniiuation marks 
his movements as he applies his two thumb-nails and by a sort 
of quartz-crushing motion produces an easily recognized crack- 
ing sound. The individual who is going through his garment 
regularly and caivfully, in army parlance, is "skirmishing." 
It is the Pedictilus (hutnanus) corporis that is occasioning all this 
activity. This parasite is an invariable accompaniment in 
army life; but in prison he reaches his highest pinnacle of im- 
portance. The carelessness of some makes the careful suffer, 
and to be entirely free from him is impossible. Occasionally, 
indignation causes the men to take extreme measures with the 

offender, and I remember that C d's blouse was taken from 

him and thrown into the sink. A finger could not be laid on 
it and not touch some living, moving object. The owner did 
not long survive the loss of his garment. The man who did 
not care for himself was doomed. The fecundity of the insect 
was marvelous, and, if later in the season, the cold prevented 



PRISONERS OF WAR. 337 

a search for two or three days, one's condition became nearly 
unendurable. Certain bovs anxious to know the time necessary 
for incubation experimented and ascertained; but unfortunate- 
ly for the interests of science I was too hungry to make notes 
and the results have escaped me. 

The first duty of the morning is roUcall — not that any one 
cares for our names, or ever calls them, but we give this appel- 
lation to the act of falling into line and being counted by a 
rebel functionary, who comes in every morning. We are or- 
dered into place by one of our own number that we may be 
ready for the officer, who simply counts our squad, that be may 
account for all. It is easy to deceive him, and in the only in- 
stance of escape from our prison, men were lifted up through 
the floor at the east end to make good the places of those who 
had taken French leave. They had already been counted be- 
low, and, though the squads were numbered rapidly, they had 
time to get up, and to fall in, thus covering the departure of 
the escaped. It took a long time and much searching before 
the deceit was discovered. Several times when thus drawn 
up, we were searched for valuables, the rebels, somehow or 
other, thinking that the Yanks had many greenbacks about 
them. Strange places of concealment were had. One man put 
his money well down in his bushy head of hair. Another had 

sewed his into the binding of his pantaloons, and "Old P s" 

(any man above forty was "old" to his fellows) kept his in 
his mouth. Knowing this, I said to him: "Where did you put 
your money when the rebs searched us?" In a tone several 
degrees softer than butter, the old fellow replied: "Money, 
money — I have no money." "Why, yes you have, too! What's 
the use of lying about it? You know you had it back in that 
mouth of yours!" Now he lays his hand upon my arm and 
gently beseeches me to talk a little lower, lest the guard might 
hear me! 

Roll-call over, we may hug ourselves till meal-time, trying 
thus to pinch our stomachs into a cessation from craving. It 
is, however, always in vain — and when at 9.30 or 10 o'clock 
A. M. we hear the entrance of the bread bringers we are in a 
condition seemingly bordering on starvation. The slab be- 
longing to our squad is slammed down upon the floor. The 
table has no cloth, there are no knives and forks, no napkins 
and no grace. Very speedily the dinner is made, and with 
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wolfish eagerness we devour the portion allotted to us. The 
crumbs resulting from the cutting are scraped up with the 
utmost care, and I have seen men fight for them till they were 
too weak to continue the contest longer. Two men who thus 
fought, one from the lolst New York, the other a Jerseyman, 
and who in their snarling fierceness reminded me of starving 
dogs, were in a few brief weeks sleeping quietly enough side 
by side in the burial-ground. With us it was not auri sacra 
fames: but rather food, food, food. Hunger being the best of 
sauces, the bread, coarse though it was, was very sweet to our 
palates, and unless the system rebelled, as it did in some cases, 
life could be maintained upon it, at least for a time. Occa- 
sionally our hosts' supply of salt seemed to be very short, 
whereupon the bread was quite tasteless, and then one of the 
chief objects of traflBc among us was the same saline matter. 
Breakfast, dinner, or whatever the meal may be called, being 
over, we have absolutely nothing to do. We may, if we like, 
study our fellow captives, and what a set they are. Here are 
men who first saw the light in almost every state of Europe. 
Wandering westward, they have been tumbled into the seeth 
ing cauldron, called America, and, presto, they are transformed 
into Yankees. The day is very hot, and clothing is voted a 
nuisance. Item after item is cast aside, till nothing is retained 
save what decency requires, and decency, it will be remem- 
bered, is a relative term. Here comes a stalwart Yankee who 
first saw the light in Green Erin. His brogue is delightful, 
and he can tell you of mauy adventures when, a sailor bold, he 
ploughed the seas beneath the English flag. Upon his breast 
is the indelible figure of a vessel under full sail. In red and 
blue the picture is a tribute to the fortitude that enabled him 
to withstand the torture from the many thousand needle stings 
that worked those colors in. His brawny arms bear figures 
of dancing girls, and he is to us almost as good as a panorama. 
Here is a tall, finely-formed Yankee, whose voice betrays his 
English birth. What is the history of the letter D, so deeply 
stamped into his left breast? Many times my tongue was 
on the point of asking, but I forbore, fearing I might learn 
that it stood for "deserter," and I didn't want to think of him 
in that light. But Hawthorne's "Scarlet Letter" was not more 
conspicuous than this terrible blue D, which could be readily 
seen across the room. The anatomist and physiologist may 



PRISONERS OF WAR. 339 

here study the human form once divine, but under the pinching 
prison regimen fast becoming anything but beautiful. 

From this cursory glance let us walk about our prison, being 
careful not to go too near the windows lest some vigilant 
guard, anxious to show his zeal, shoot at us. I say "shoot 
at." for the failure to hit many of us was apparently through 
no lack of intention on their part, but was the direct result 
of poor marksmanship. On the west side we may stop at the 
workshop of a Teutonic Yankee named Clippard, and him we 
shall find diligently engaged in making chess-men, orders for 
which he has from the guards far beyond his ability to fill, let 
him labor never so faithfully. He works these exquisite figures 
out of bone by means of simple tools in the main provided by 
himself. I wonder if he be not allied to those Swiss who for 
so many generations have excelled in toy making? His pay is 
in Confederate money; but by it he is enabled to supply many 
a luxury for himself and for his associates. 

As we reach the north side and glance at the beautiful river, 
and the waving trees beyond, our attention is drawn to a sad 
sight at our feet. Here bucked and gagged is a prisoner — 
and what is his offense? None that he is conscious of. His 
reason has fled, and, alternately praying and imprecating, he 
is fast wearing away. I shudder now as I recall the fervor of 
that prayer calling on God for help, and anon, with fierce 
curses, damning every object that recurred to his "heat op- 
pressed brain." Just a few days more and he, from earthly 
sorrows free, will be lying beneath the soil. He is a Company 
C man of my regiment, and was too old for military service 
when he enlisted. Here lies a cavalryman from Oswego, N. Y,, 
who avers that he would give a month's wages for a pint of gin 
and an equal amount for a pouch full of tobacco. But he gets 
neither, for he hasn't his wages by him. Just beyond, at that 
northeast window, sits an industrious man. His name is Reed, 
and he comes from that grand Green Mountain State, a member 
of the 10th Regiment. He was never a large man, and prison 
life surely is not conducive to growth. Day after day he has 
toiled by that window. Bone ornaments of remarkable beauty 
come from his deft touch, and Confederate money in abundance 
comes into his possession. He, too, is far behind his orders. 
The young rebel guards have commissioned him to make sleeve- 
buttons and collar-pins for their lady loves, while charms and 



340 NINTH NEW TORE HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

pendants innumerable are fashioned by him. But with the ad- 
vance of time, his cheeks pale, and his step grows unsteady. 
Finally, weak and poor, he is taken to the hospital, where I 

lose track of him. 

\h' what have we here! A party of men are hilarious about 
something. In the centre of the group are four men playmg 
poker They have the only pack of cards in the prison. Soiled 
hands have' used them till they are in truth of mother earth, 
and from the usual rectangular form they have been worn to 
a uniform oval. The pack belongs to boys on the lower floor, 
and these men are using them through having given to the 
possessors some part of their rations of bread. Every looker-on 
is jretting enjoyment from the game, watching most intently 
its progress. It is safe to say that the jack-pot is not very 

*"a man reading! Burely, there are no books here! Yes, just 
three-one volume of the Life of Charlotte Bronte, the Life 
of Edward Pavson and certain lectures of Lola Montez. These 
mav be hired of the owner for a small morsel of bread. I am 
afraid the dancer found more readers than the Portland divine. 
As we turn the southwest corner of the floor, we may find 
a Yankee soldier, born in France, who is turning many an 
honest penny in the shape of extra bread, through his power to 
tattoo the prisoners with India ink. He has inflicted no little 
torture on many a boy who will carry the marks to his grave 
But our Frenchy has a peculiar habit-one that I would not 
credit, till I watched him, and actually saw him eat the vermin 
caught upon his blanket. 

Leaning against the wall, as we advance, is a party of men, 
the most prominent of whom is First Sergeant Andrew Bixby, 
of Company H. An animated discussion is in progress, and we 
are greeted with, "Well, I'm blanked glad you are here, ^e 
have been trving to decide how to make a mince-pie. Can you 
tell US'" Sundry watchings of mother, years before, now stand 
me in hand, and I am able to satisfy inquiring mmds if not 
hungry stomachs. This is a queer party before me. The sergeant 
is one'of the best men in the world, but he will swear. There 
is nothing north or south that is not an object of his maledic- 
tions, yet he means nothing by it. It is a silly habit he has, 
but one, alas, that sticks to him, and weeks afterward, like 
Robert Buchanan's starling, he dies swearing. Here is Jimmy 



PRISONERS OF WAR. 341 

Smith, one of the hest-natiired Irishmen living. With what 
a rich bro};ue would he roll out the dulcet strains of " A frog, 
he would a-wooing go." His "Kamer-Kimer Keemer-ko,'' for 
delicious trilling of the r, was never surpassed. If there was 
ever a moment in his life when he wasn't ready to laugh and 
sing, it must have been when I didn't see him. By his side 
is another Smith, an Englishman, " 'Arry," he called himself. 
He openly proclaims that he doesn't care a d— n which side 
whips. He was a soldier in the Crimean War, and is a soldier 
of fortune. He has cast in his lot with the North ; hut he says 
when his term is out — he is bound to serve that faithfully — he 
will, if possible, go into the Southern army, for he wants to see 
both sides. He is a good soldier, but repeated references to a 
favorite potation of his has secured from us the name of "Old 
'Aff and 'Aff." He hasn't the slightest appreciation of humor, 
and my statement that an irate parent would name two cities 
of France to a rejected suitor for his daughter's hand, saying 
"U-shant Havre," is greeted by him with supreme disdain, he 
shouting that the word is pronounced 'Ts-hant." 

M'e have been around the room, and be the time long or 
short, we have nothing to do but wait for night. As the dark- 
ness steals over us we seek our places, and on the bare floors 
stretch ourselves. In the warm weather, with open win- 
dows and the air gently blowing through, the temptation to 
amusement is strong, and I have heard every creature on the 
earth imitated with more or less success. Before the animation 
of our former liberty had quite left us there was often singing; 
but as the days grew shorter, the nights longer and colder, 
there was very little of sportive nature in the hours. Night 
meant an absence of sunlight, and consequently more misery. 
We lay as close to each other as possible, those within, of 
course, warmer than those on the outside. The end places we 
took in turns. When one turned over, all must do so. George 
Turner's body was more sensitive to the touch of vermin than 
any I ever saw. I have known him to leap up from his place 
and dance around as some men would if stung by a bee, and 
this he would continue till the cause of his affliction was found 
and destroyed. Of snoring we have all sorts and sizes, and it 
is no uncommon thing to have the aggressor jerked out of his 
place and his slumbers by those whom he has disturbed. 

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342 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

less impression. From the first floor came, once, strains of 
harmony, so sweet that I thought myself in heaven, and that 
angel voices were making true the fancies of my childhood. 
Only the wounded men, sweet singers they were, beguiling 
the long tedium of night with song, and it was that delight- 
ful ditty, "Kitty Wells,'' that for the first time in my life fell 
on my ears. For several days delirium had possessed the brain 
of a young boy from Ohio, who was just beneath us. During 
the day, the hum of conversation drowned his voice; but when 
sleep had pressed down nearly all the eyelids, then it was that 
his plaintive tones came to us, and how he pleaded for mother! 
Ineffectual tears filled our eyes at the sound of his cries; but 
with him we wandered amid the scenes of his earlier years, 
and we saw that mother leading him by the hand, and we saw 
her bidding her darling "Good-bye" as he became a soldier. 
and we reflected how little that Ohio mother knew of the suffer- 
ings of her dying boy. His spirit, ere long, forsook the frail 
tenement and was at rest. 

So then, day and night, and night and day, we stayed on. 
Hope which springs eternal in the heart of youth buoyed us up. 
Scarcely a day passed but there came a rumor of an immediate 
exchange. There was little variety save as we watched 
the diminution in our numbers. Occasionally, in the dead of 
the night, there would arise a terrible commotion and cries 
of "Stop thief!" and " Raiders!" would be heard. Some pred- 
atory scamps, knowing that certain ones had some sort of valu- 
able, would steal upon the victim, and, by a concerted move- 
ment, would seize upon and carry off the article. Before any 
search could be instituted the robbers would have fallen into 
their places among their friends, and no loss was ever made 
good. The bag or receptacle would generally be found in the 
yard in the morning. At intervals, as the hours advanced, the 
guards would cry the time thus: "Ten o'clock. Post No. 8, and 
all's w-e-1-1," drawling this out in a thinness of tone possible 
only to those whose speech generations of tobacco salivation 
has diluted. One night we heard the guard in the square 
shout, "Take your hand in, Yank, or I shoot." I must do the 
rebel credit for repeating his warning, and then came the shot, 
followed by most derisive laughter from the prison. Some 
one, to try the fellow, had hung a cloth from the upper sash, and. 



PRISONERS OF WAR. 343 

to the guard's eye, it looked like a man swinging his arm, and 
his orders were to keep the men away from the window. 

The only escapes from our prison were effected by two men, 
one a member of the 2d Massachusetts Cavalry, though he 
was a Californian, who let themselves down into the sink, 
wrenched off the grate leading into the narrow sewer, and, at 
the imminent peril of suffocation, through indescribable filth, 
made their way out to the river and eventual liberty. [One 
of these men, Patrick Mahan, now of Natick, Mass., was a mem- 
ber of the Legislature with the writer in 1894. During Cleve- 
land's second term, he was postmaster of Natick.] 

In the month of December, one bright morning, the 16th, 
those of us who were looking from the window saw the guards 
thrown into a state of great excitement. Their guns had been 
stacked in the plaza before us; but now, seizing them, they 
rushed with speed to the ofiicers' prison, and, thrusting their 
weapons through the windows, fired. All this was an enigma 
to us, and it was not till sometime afterward that we learned 
that a plan had been formed to seize the guards in the prison, 
rush to the square, appropriate the guns, free the prisoners, 
arm them from the neighboring arsenal, and march away to 
freedom. 

"But the best laid plans of mice and men, 
Gang aft aglae." 

Some of the officers had voted the scheme hair-brained, though 
they went into it rather than have the name of standing out. 
Your Khode Island Frenchman, General Duffle.* was the chief 
promoter of the affair, and it is possible that they might have 
gotten out of the building had not the very anxiety of the prig- 
oners to get down the stairs occasioned so much noise that the 
outside door, opened to their call, was speedily closed and the 
death-dealing volley followed. Colonel Raulston, of the 24th 
New York Cavalry, who had deemed the plan suicidal, was 
killed, and several were wounded. Of those men who thus, 
twenty-five years ago, made a break for libertj-, probably not 
a third are living to-day. 

Men who had gone out to work on the rebel fortifications 
from No. 6 made good their escape, at least for a few days. 
Some succeeded in getting to our lines, more were recaptured. 



'Vide note on page 198. 



344 NINTH NE'SV YOKK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Let it be said to the credit of No. 1 that, to my knowledge, 
only one man was found who was willing to sell his services 
to his enemies. He took the oath of allegiance and remained 
there when we came away. It was a daily sight to see the col- 
ored prisoners driven to and from No. 3, there to dig upon 
the fortifications. Neighboring farmers could secure any one of 
these men by simply claiming them. They were beaten and 
starved till scarcely any were left. One man was sent to Rich- 
mond as a cook and he came away from that place with us. 
He told me that, so far as he knew, he was the only survivor 
of the Mine captives to be sent North. 

December 20th, in spite of a drizzling rain, I remained in 
the yard till I was quite wet. This was at nightfall. By 8 
o'clock I was down with an attack of diphtheria. All through 
the night I had great difficulty in breathing. The next day I 
grew worse, but there was nothing to be done for me. The 
22d, in the morning with several others, I was trundled off 
to the hospital in a condition which, I have always thought, 
arising at home, would have finished me. There was no debil- 
itating sympathy around me, and 1 had no relish for a grave 
in Virginia, sacred though its soil be. I was in no condition 
to appreciate the view of the streets, though I remember pass- 
ing No. 6, and we are finally landed at the hospital. Here I 
am assigned to a cot, and the German steward proudly refers 
to me as the first case of diphtheria, and so far as I know I 
am the only case during our imprisonment. In a few days my 
disease yields to lunar caustic and flax-seed poultices, and I 
then have a chance to look about me. The doctor makes his 
rounds and asks me, "Well, how ye comin' on to-day?" He 
is a kind man and I respect him. Dr. Dame, the Episcopal 
rector. New Hampshire born, and a second cousin of Caleb 
Cushing. calls almost daily on us. and, on his asking me what 
he can do for me, I suggest a book. The next coming brings 
"Paradise Lost'' — there being a degree of fitness in his selection 
that I don't believe occurred to him. In December last (1888, 
the 24th) I called on the aged clergyman and said to him, 
grasping his hand, "You don't know me; but I was sick and 
in prison and ye visited me." With what cordiality came the 
response, "Is that so? I am glad to see you. Come, let us sit 
and talk." For nearly an hour we discourse of these remote 
times, and he tells that wherever it was possible he sent a 




DANVILLE PICTURES. 



cosfedekate monument. 
Hospital Spring. 



PKISIIN Heaihjiartebs. 
Rev. Geo. W. Dame. L). D. 



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letter to the friends of tbe dead prisoners. Whatever of im- 
jirovenu nt there was in iiur treatment above that given to men 
turtiit-r South, I thinlc was hirgely owing to him. To my mind 
he filled, in the broadest sense, the definition of tbe Christian. 
Though Xorthern born, his early going to the South, his edu- 
cation at fTampden-Sidney, his marriage and long residence 
in Virginia, all combined to make his prejudices in favor of 
secession; but he was more than reliel or Federal, he was a 
Christian man. Going iutooneof theprisonsoneSunday to preach 
he found a second cousin, by the name of Cushing, from the 
old Bay State, and he led the singing. So thoroughly did the 
war mix up families. His talks to the men were always most 
respectfully received, and when in the following April, the 6th 
Corps entered Danville, no one received more considerate at- 
tention than the Kev. George W. Dame.* 



•George Washington Dame, son of Jabez and Elizabeth Hansen 
Cushing Dame, was born in Rochester, N. H., July 27, 1812. As a child 
he was taken to Virginia by his maternal uncle, Jonathan P. Cushing, 
president of Hampden-Sidney College, Prince Edward county (whose 
chief town is Farmville), where the subsequent divine was graduated 
in 1S29. He lived to be the oldest surviving graduate of his alma 
mater. For several years an instructor in his college, he studied 
medicine, both in Prince Edward Medical School located in Richmond, 
and in the University of Pennsylvania. He severed his connection 
with the college in 1836. As an M. D. in Lynchburg he prepared a 
biographical sketch of his distinguished uncle's life. Later, from 
Hampden-Sidney, he received the degree of D. D. After all, his trend 
was towards theology, and in 1840 he became the organizer and first 
rector of the Episcopal Church in Danville. At that time there were 
only eight communicants in Camden Parish, including Pittsylvania, 
Franklin, Henry and Patrick counties. He had only four resident 
members at the beginning, and he continued the sole incumbent till 
1895, when he became emeritus. He died suddenly Christmas eve, 
1895. He was married, July 22, 1835, to Miss Lucy Maria, daughter of 
Major Carter Page, a soldier of the Revolution, and through her 
mother, Lucy, a grand-daughter of General Thomas Nelson, a signer 
of the Declaration from Virginia. She died September 11, 1895. Three 
of their sons, the Rev. Wm. M. of Baltimore, the Rev. Geo. W., Jr., 
also of Baltimore, and the Rev. Nelson P. of Winchester, are Episcopal 
rectors. Dr. Dame was conspicuous in Masonry, having been, from 
1864 to his death, grand chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. 
For the majority of the preceding facts I am indebted to the Rev. J. 
Cleveland Hall, Dr. Dame's successor. The accompanying picture, 
representing the venerable clergj'man standing under tbe porch of 
his residence, was made, with his consent, just as I was leaving him 
after our very happy interview.— A. S. R. 



346 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Aa I convalesced I explored. I found that our hospital was 
built for Confederate occupancy; but necessity had filled it 
with Yankees. So far as I could observe, we received as good 
as our captors had to give. A good lady* living near, whose 
name I have never learned, daily sent to us some sort of deli- 
cacy, and that was honestly given to us. The two Confederate 
officers who were about our ward held converse as to the ap- 
proaching Christmas, and great expectations were had over 
a visit to the home of one of them. The principal present to 
be taken was a pair of shoes, made by one of our men, to be 
given to a sister. The poverty of the country was apparent 
in the most commonplace conversation. On their return from 
their festival they dilated on the pleasure afforded by that 
one pair of Yankee-made shoes. The next May I met one of 
these lieutenants at Boston Station, on the Richmond and Dan- 
ville railroad, the same being near his home, and I recall his 
wonder at my rehearsal of his pre and post Christmas talks. 

When, one morning, one of the men said, "That fellow out 
at the dead-house had scales like an alligator," I was moved 
with a desire to see that place. At the earliest possible mo- 
ment I made my way there, and daily thereafter I made morning 
visits to see who had been brought out during the night or in 
the early morn. T frequently helped the negro driver to lift 
the dead into the boxes, there being for me a morbid attraction 
for the place wholly unaccountable. As a rule the bodies were 
not molested, though on one occasion wandering swine sadly 
disfigured several. Once, at least, a seeming corpse was car- 
ried out before it was really thus, and, revived by the clear 

air, Jimmy O ds arose and, naked, marched into the ward 

proclaiming himself "not dead yet by a d — d sight." Weeks 
afterward I saw the same Jimmy peacefully smoking his du- 
deen in Annapolis. My rambles are, of course, confined to the 
bounds of the hospital inclosure; but with returning strength 
came a revived appetite, one that my rations by no means sat- 
isfied. I refrain from telling the straits to which I was forced 
in my researches about the cook-house, and the quantity and 
quality of alleged food that I secured. My mine was the foun- 
dation of a little plan to run away with a western soldier, 



•I was told that her husband was a surgeon in the Confederate ser- 
vice. 



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though he came from Ireland before he went west, but before 
we could get our stock in provisions we were sent back to the 
prison. 

In my liberty or freedom of the wards, I went through them 
all, in search of certain trinkets or keepsakes left by friends of 
mine, and to see some of the living who were unable to leave 
their cots. The little reticule containing peach-pit dishes made 
by David Wilson for his sisters, I found and later sent to his 
family. I stood by the side of Corporal Mead, of my company, 
and as I saw his giant form dwindled to nothing but bones, 
barely covered with skin, I forgave him his crowding me out 
of the place I had made for myself one night down on the 
Weldon railroad, and I devoutly wished him a safe passage 
on the journey he must make so soon. 

"Kitty Baker! Why don't you come, Kitty Baker?" is the 
sad monologue that all one night may be heard throughout the 
ward. I did not know the dying man; but imagination pictured 
scenes in a far-away land, where, perhaps, some one anxiously 
awaited a coming that could never be. 

Frank Gustin had lived in the same town as myself, and I 
promised him, if I survived, to carry a lock of his hair to his 
aunt. During that last night of his life, his labored breathing 
proclaimed the approaching end. The lock that I cut from his 
brow was carried to the relative who had not known his where- 
abouts, he having run away to enlist. 

I would omit the following scene did I not wish to reveal 
as fully as possible the secrets of my prison-house. Says Stew- 
ard Small one day, "If you men want to see a sight you never 
saw equaled, just come out here to the corner." We went; 
seated in a chair was a man whom I had often noted as wear- 
ing a close-fitting skull-cap, which I had never seen removed. 
It was now off and vermin covered his head in a way I had 
never dreamed of. The steward, with a pair of scissors, clipped 
off the locks, of a warm red hue, and as they touched the 
ground they seemed to have a jelly-like consistency. The hair 
off, a comb was drawn down his cranium, each draught rolling 
up a wad of squirming life as large as one's finger. The back 
of the head was like a mass of raw beef. We were close to 
the path along which all those must go who went for water, 
for just below us was a fine spring. These men were no 
novices in prison sights; but here was something that aston- 



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ished them. Stopping, they, in turn, called on all the names 
of the deity, and also those of the denizens of Inferno. The 
poor victim seemed absolutely without feeling. The sequel is 
sad; for, bereft of his hair, like Samson, his strength failed 
and death soon followed. What was strangest in the whole 
affair was the fact that no one remembered seeing him scratch 
his head, and it was only Steward Small's discovery of the 
vermin crawling from beneath his cap that led to the investi- 
gation. I reasoned that his whole scalp was paralyzed or be- 
numbed. 

My stay at the hospital is one month long, and then I am 
marched, with others, back to my old quarters, or as near them 
as I can get. Rumors of exchange grow more common. It 
begins to look as though the Confederates would relent and 
allow that a black man may be a soldier. After the coldest 
weather is over, clothing that had been sent into the Confed- 
eracy early in the season is passed down to us. It is distributed, 
but so hungry are we that we very readily trade it with the 
rebels for something to eat, and in a few brief hours we are as 
ragged as ever. Every movement on the part of our guards 
seems to indicate that a change is near. By and by comes the 
statement that to-morrow we go. To be sure, the morrow is 
again and again removed, but that we shall get out is evident. 
In our joy over prospective release we do not forget the poor 
boys who sorrowed with us, but whom we must leave 
behind us. Sergeant York of Company D, — how he walked 
the floor, day after day, exclaiming that he must live 
to get home to see his wife and baby. But even his 
will can not keep him up.* Lee Marcellus, with his good- 



♦Prison notes from the diary of Norman G. York. 

July 9. On skirmish line. Retreated till next morning. Got over 
ten miles on the 10th. Captured on the 11th. 

July 13. I am sick, but the guards use me very well. 

July 14. Cross the Potomac. 

July 16. Long march, 25 miles; camp at 4 P. M.; then 12 miles 
further in the night. 

July 18. March 14 miles to Winchester. 

July 20. Through Newtown to Strasburg, and through that also. 

July 22. To Mt. Jackson; 23d, through Newmarket; 24th, marched 
18 miles. 

July 25. To Staunton, 10 a. m., cars to Charlottesville. Stay all night. 

July 26. Reach Lynchburg at 1 P. M. 



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natured face, conies to mind, but lie must stay. Tom Roe, of 
Companr C, as clean an Irish boy as ever crossed the ocean, 
can not go Lome with us. 

We all remember Sterne's "Sentimental Journey," and that 
at the hotel in Paris he encountered the starling in his cage, 
whose sole refrain was, ''I can't get out." Here is the secret 



July 28. Leave Lynchburg at sunrise and reach Danville the next 
morning. 

July 31. Rations at 10 A. M., very short; rebels look half starved. 

Aug. 2. A new batch of prisoners came in. Bread and bacon at 9 
A. M.; soup at 3 P. M. 

Aug. 4. Some sick men sent North. No soup. 

Aug. 13. Anniversary of enlistment; 17th, John Perkins (Co. C) 
went to the hospital, quick consumption. 

Aug. 18. John Perkins died to-day. 

Aug. 29. I bet E. P. Dunning the oysters that we would not be out 
of here in six weeks. 

Aug. 30. More sick and wounded men sent North. Sept. 3d, fresh 
beet served. 

Sept. 15. With Fred. Stell swept the prison floor. Sold my boots 
for -325 (Confederate) and 14 onions, worth six dollars more. Bought 
a pair of shoes for 88. 

Sept. 24. Relay of prisoners comes in from No. 6; 28th, bought 24 
onions for S6. 

Oct. 3. Finished reading the New Testament since I have been in 
prison. 

Oct. 14. Again the sick are sent North. Levi Riggs went out to 
barber. 

Oct. 24. Gave S6 for peck of sweet potatoes; 26th, Dewitt Havens 
died at the hospital. 

Oct. 29. Bought some more potatoes. More prisoners came In from 
Lynchburg. 

Nov. 1. Passed a bad night; 2-4, feeling badly. Riggs sends in 
extra food. 

Nov. 14. Got letter from Wm. York dated Aug. 29, and one from 
father of same date. 

Nov. 16. Hiram Peck went to the hospital; 17th, came to the hospi- 
tal; 25th, suffering from diarrhea. 

Nov. 27. My illness is worse this morning; had a very poor night, 
last night. 

This was his last entry, though he survived till Christmas day, when 
he passed over to the majority. Years afterwards, it was my privilege 
to call on Mrs. Charles H. Covell of Rose, N. Y., who was the baby, 
Lilhan, never seen with mortal eyes by her father, and to tell her of 
the absorbing love that imprisoned parent had for his child. Herself 
a mother, she was able to appreciate, in part, how his heart was filled 
with regard for his little one.— A. S. R. 



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of the horror of prison life. Over and above the privations 
of hunger and thirst, more biting than cold or heat, is the 
ever-present thought, "I can't get out." When, finally, on the 
19th of February, we were actually marched out of our prison, 
there was no prisoner-of-Chillon sigh upon my lips nor in my 
heart. It was not yet the air of liberty that we were breath- 
ing; but the prison was behind and we were out. Down to the 
station which we first saw six months before, we march, and 
here are freight cars in waiting. Sixty -five of us are crowded 
into one car and we proclaim it full; but fifteen more men are 
jammed in. So, then, here we are — eighty men, or boys — too 
crowded for lying or even sitting. Must we stand all the way 
to Richmond? It looks like it; but we are willing to endure 
that and more even if by so doing we may put distance 
between ourselves and Danville. 

HOME FROM PRISON. 

The horrors of that night, from Danville to Richmond, can 
never be effaced from memory's tablet. Eighty well men in 
one ordinary box-car would certainly be uncomfortable, but 
when we remember that these prisoners had suffered much from 
long imprisonment, that there were men in the car who could 
not stand alone, that the scurvy, dysentery, and many other 
ailments had their representatives, some notion of the night 
that was before us may be had. We were disposed to endure 
a great deal, for we knew that our way was homeward, but the 
condition at times seemed absolutely unendurable. The air 
was very keen and frosty, as cold as it often gets in the lati- 
tude of southern Virginia, so in our poorly clad state, it seemed 
necessary to have the car-door shut. The interior, in some 
respects, soon resembled that of the famous Black Hole of Cal- 
cutta. The guard who stood at the door suffered with the 
rest of us. The moment the door was shoved open for a breath 
of air, some freezing wretch would clamor for its immediate 
closing. Finally, I asked and obtained the privilege of going 
to the top of the car to ride there. Since there was no danger 
of any one's trying to escape, my proposition found favor at 
once, both from the guard and from my fellow prisoners who 
wanted my room. It will be readily surmised that my move 
was not a jump from the frying-pan into the fire. On the con- 



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trary, quite the rererse. My new Hades was like that described 
by Dante, where the lost are infernally and eternally preserved 
in vast masses of never-melting ice. I lay down at full length 
upon the car, with my head towards Richmond and my face 
next to the car. I didn't freeze, that is evident, but I was just 
about as cold as I could be and still be able to move. Frequent 
stops were the order in the South during the war. Accordingly 
when the train drew up at a station, it was possible for me to 
climb down and in for a change. Sleep was the last thing 
thought of during these hours, the obstacles within and without 
being (juite too numerous to be overcome. As for myself, I 
alternated nearly the whole night long between the interior 
and exterior of the car. I have very little recollection of the 
places or stations past which we went, save one, pronounced 
Powatan, destined, in a few months, to have a world-wide fame 
through the closing scenes in the great strife to be enacted 
near; but I was not a prophet and so knew nothing of the 
glories of the future. To me it was simply a place named after 
an Indian chief whose name I had all my life mispronounced 
as Powhatan, and whose more famous daughter, Pocahontas, 
had rendered a distressed Englishman most excellent service, 
once on a time. I wondered whether the scene of the saving 
were not neai", hence accounting for the name. Our guard, 
however, had not received much culture from the schools, and 
so was quite unable to shed any light upon the subject. He 
simply knew that we were Yanks, proverbial for curiosity, 
whose zeal for knowledge not even months of imprisonment 
could extinguish. 

Morning brought the sun and Richmond. I was taking one 
of my reliefs on the car top when the famous city came in 
sight. Had I then known all the bearings of the Capital of 
the Confederacy, my exalted outlook might have given me a 
view of the prison of Belle Isle, for it was plainly visible at 
my left. This I did not know. Then I was more intent on the 
sight of the James, which the events of more than 200 years 
had rendered historical. The bridge itself was the one soon 
to be burned on the flight of the Confederate president. We 
halt just over the stream, and are marched, as we suppose, to 
Libby. From the names on the street corners I soon learned 
that we were on Carey street. From my outside perch it had 
been easy for me to get pretty near the head of the line. Our 



352 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

march, however, was destined to be a short one, for in a few 
minutes we discovered ahead of us the celebrated sigu, "Libby 
& Sons, Ship Chandlers and Grocers." I well remember sajnug 
to my nearest comrade, "Wouldn't that sign be a drawiug-card 
at a sanitary fair up North?" Some weeks afterwards, I was 
not a little pleased at seeing the same sign advertised as the 
most interesting object at a fair in, I think, Philadelphia. 

Our march and observations were temporarily halted in front 
of a very large building, which, from its numerous disconsolate 
occupants, we concluded to be a prison of some sort. Natural- 
ly we thought the prisoners unfortunates similar to ourselves, 
but on our making sundry remarks, we were informed in tones 
unmistakably secesh, "We ain't Yanks, we're rebs." There 
could be no doubt about that. No man, born north of Mason 
and Dixon's Line, could articulate in such a thin-speeched 
manner as that. We were in front of Castle Thunder, long the 
prison-house of Confederate deserters and political prisoners 
generally. Here we are made to march out in single file, that 
we might be the better numbered. Of course we thought our 
destination to be the notorious Libby, but we were pushed 
right along and into a building opposite, which we soon learned 
was called Pemberton, and a sorry old rookery it was, too. 
It was three stories high, an old tobacco warehouse, deserving 
a history of its own, but almost entirely lost sight of in the 
greater reputation of its neighbor, Libby. We were under pre- 
cisely the same rule as the other edifice, but we were under a dif- 
ferent name. As we were sure that our stay was to be very 
short in Richmond, we were disposed to endure all our. ills with 
a deal of complacency, thinking them to be of brief duration. 
Our food was of the regulation pattern, corndodger, compact 
and almost saltlcss, with as much water as we could coax out 
of the dribbling faucets. We were as hungry as famine could 
make us, but of this kind of ration our stomachs were thorough- 
ly cloyed. We ate but little of it and threw the remainder 
on the floor, much to the disgust of our rebel guards, who as- 
sured us that we might have to go hungry for our wasteful- 
ness; but we ran the risk and awaited the issue. The debris 
was gathered up and thrown into the street, where it afforded 
causes for unlimited (juarrclings among the colored people as 
long as there was anything left. The officer who came in each 
morning to count us was either a good actor or a perfect devil. 



PRISONERS OK WAR. 353 

for each time tluit he made his appearance, he came cursing 
and swearing up the stairs with a revolver in one hand and 
his note-booli in the other. He had an escort of two or three 
soldiers to see that the terrible Yankees did not eat him, I sup- 
pose. He may have been Dick Turner himself, but I can not 
say. At any rate, he tilled the Turner descriptive list pretty 
well. His morning salutation was something like this: "Fall 
into line, you G — d — d Yankee sons of b — s." It was new 
usage to us, but he had the advantage of us in that be had the 
energy of position. We might inwardly resent, but we thought 
the best thing for us to do was to get into place just as quickly 
as possible. There was no back talk, not a word, but if looks 
could have killed, he had been a dead man a dozen times. His 
conduct was of a piece with that generally had in Richmond, 
I am told. Our views of the city, as in Danville, had to be 
taken at a proper distance from the windows. One day we 
heard a tremendous hurrahing and soon saw a large number 
of men filing by our building. They seemed to be in excellent 
condition and spirits. We subsequently learned that they 
were paroled prisoners from the north who had just come up 
the river. They were very enthusiastically greeted by the citi- 
zens, and they acted as though they had had enough to eat 
in their northern residence. The contrast with the weakened 
condition about us was painfully apparent. They marched off 
as we did when we were well fed at home. The appointments 
of Pemberton were not so convenient as those of Danville, bad 
as we thought the latter. The sinks were at the end of the 
room, and the occupants of the upper floors were at the mercy 
of those below, for if the water were set running there, then 
those above could wait till it suited the convenience of their 
compatriots for them to be served. Of course we could go be- 
low ourselves if we liked, but we were not very well received 
when we went traveling. The inevitable result of our want of 
sufficient water was a very sad condition of sanitation. 

I am able to record that I was in Libby prison, in war-times, 
if only for a moment. Men were called for to go over to Libby 
for the purpose of getting some wood. Thinking it an oppor- 
tunity that I could not afford to lose, I at once volunteered, 
and with several others went across the street to the edifice 
and down behind it, where on the canal or river side, we found 
an entrance to the lower regions. This basement seemed to 
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be a sort of wood-house. Of course my eyes were open for what 
might fill them, and I remember asking the guard if he could 
show me the place through which Colonel Straight and his 
comrades escaped. He pointed out a large opening in the wall 
as the excavation made by the redoubtable Indiana officer, but 
in the light of subsequent knowledge, I am convinced that he 
was imposing upon me. However, I was just as happy then 
over my information as I would have been had it been bona 
fide truth. I didn't know the difference. How frequently is 
ignorance bliss! 

The morning of the memorable 22d of February, 1865, was 
destined to bring to us more than usual significance. It was 
to be to us the day of liberation. I can not recall the hour, 
but on this day we were ordered into line and again we bade 
adieu to a prison-house and filed out into Carey street. Now 
we turn towards the east and it looks as though home were 
in prospect. Our progress, though, is slow and there are many 
waitings, which we try to fill in with observations on our sur- 
roundings. The "Johnny" dialect comes in for a deal of criti- 
cism. The average Southron will beat any other mortal living 
in dividing monosyllables. To him "guard" is always "gyard.'' 
"You" and "we" became "You-uns" and "We-uns." He likes 
authority, too, and the devoted guard was kept in a constant 
panic lest he was not in the right place. 

It was during our march to the landing that I was guilty 
of my only offense in passing bad money. A year or more be- 
fore, a cousin had visited my father's home, and coming directly 
from a commercial college, he had some of the so-called cur- 
rency used in the make-believe banking of the college. Natural- 
ly he gave me a specimen of the bills, and as naturally I laid my 
acquisition away in my pocket. There it had remained during 
all my campaigning and imprisonment till this day. As before 
stated, we did not eat much of the food given us by the rebels, 
but we were very hungry all the same. So when on our way 
down, the people came about us with food for sale, anxious to 
get some of the Northern money, there arose in me a disposi- 
tion to work off that spurious bill so long in my possession. To 
cut a long story short, it bought for me a loaf of bread, which 
was sjH'edily put where it would do the most good. Was I 
justifiable? Let some one as hungry as myself answer. Any crit- 
icism from well-fed stay at-homes will not be accepted. When 



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John Brown was asked if be could find any Bible justification 
in his destruction of property and life in his Harper's Ferry 
raid, he is said to have replied, "Shall we not spoil the Egyp- 
tians?" After all we were not particularly concerned about 
great moral questions in those days. 

In the days before my enlistment, I had been an eager reader 
and an ardent admirer of Edgar Allan Poe. Just before me 
was the rery stream in whose waters he is said to have swum 
seven miles, and I wondered whether his course was over the 
route about to be traveled by us. 

I have stopped in Richmond twice since that day in Febru- 
ary. The first time was in the following May, when the 6th 
Corps marched down from its camp in Manchester, opposite, 
and crossed the James on a pontoon bridge placed very near 
the point where we took the boat on our departure from the 
city. My original visit was confined to the vicinity of Carey 
street. Then I was under rebel guidance, now I was carrying 
a gun. and we marched by the flank with fixed bayonets, mak- 
ing, as we ascended State street, a glittering sea of burnished 
steel. From walk to walk there was just one mass of glisten- 
ing points. The blinds of the houses were nearly all closed, 
for the occupants had no eyes for such a sight as this. That 
one view of the array of arms behind me was something of a 
compensation for the rigors of my introduction to the Capital 
of the Confederacy. 

My second revisiting was in February, 1888. Then I went 
purposely to see what I could of the places so prominent twen- 
ty-five years before. The Pemberton of the Rebellion had dis- 
appeared by fire, and in its place was an honest blacksmith 
shop where diligent toilers were earning a livelihood. Only 
a tradition places the old building on the site. Libby is yet 
standing, soon, however, to be transported to Chicago. "Another 
reason," I heard a man remark, "why that city should suffer 
from another conflagration." Despite the overpowering odor 
of phosphate fertilizers, I have little trouble in doing the edi- 
fice and in tracing out the spots where misery was once so rife. 
I seek out the home of Jefferson Davis during the war, now the 
peaceful abode of a girls' school. The Capitol is entered and 
all its resources explored. I go into the library and note the 
prominence of Confederate faces and flags, and I wonder if Vir- 
ginia had any history before the war. Perhaps the fact that 



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it was a lost cause has given to the strife a peculiar tenderness, 
for certain it is that we of the North know notliiug of the 
intensity of the fervor with which the average Southron re 
gards all memories of the Rebellion. Climbing to the cupola 
of the structure I can see the whole city spread out before me. 
Just at my feet is the famous equestrian statue of ^Yashington, 
surrounded by other notable sons of Virginia, fortunately 
erected before the war, or it would not have been constructed 
at all, for now the Mother of Presidents is devoting all her 
resources to commemorating the memories of her Lees and 
Jacksons, men who did their best to destroy that which her 
Washington, Jefferson, and others labored and fought to build. 
On the other side of the street is the church in which Davis 
was — shall I say "worshiping"? — when the news of the break- 
ing of the lines was brought to him and whence he made his 
hurried Hight. And then to Hollywood, where repose so many 
whom the nation knows. The guide will tell you that three 
presidents are buried here, but naturally he can only name two, 
for the very good reason that Monroe and Tyler are the only 
ones. From their graves we pass to that portion of the cemetery 
devoted to the Confederate dead. As we wander among the 
graves or stand beside the pyramidal structure that feminine de- 
votion has reared to Confederate valor, we will doff our hats, 
for we know that those who met us in open fight were brave, and 
that they deserve of us what is a tribute to bravery everywhere, 
respect. There is one more place to visit, and we cross the 
James and stand on the accursed soil of Belle Isle. We can 
find not the slightest trace of the horrors that made this name 
a hiss and a by-word among all Cliristian people. The river, 
however, flows by just as muddy and just as forbidding as 
when it formed an effectual barrier to the famishing prisoner 
held upon the island. Noisy and busy iron-works occupy the 
eastern end of the isle, and only a barren waste is found where 
once was suffered unutterable agony. I wonder why Chicago 
doesn't buy Belle Isle! 

We were told that we were the first detachment to go down 
the river under the resumption of the general cartel of ex- 
change; but of this I am not prepared to affirm oi' deny. I do 
know that we were a very happy lot of men and boys on our 
way to what we called God's country, happy though we knew 
that we had left behind us upon the prison floor the dead 



PRISONERS OF WAK. 357 

iHulies of two of our comrades. Tbey had died on the very 
tlireshold of freedom. In fancy I often see those lonely bodies 
stretched in death, bodies whose souls had only a day or two 
before rejoiced Mith us on the advent of certain liberty; but 
they were not strong enough for the journey, and the cup fell 
from them even when at their very lips. Another who was sup- 
ported by tender hands as we went down to the boat, had not 
the strength to leave it, and was carried back to Richmond for 
rebel burial. 

The boat itself is only a dim image through the intervening 
years. I remember that in front of the pilot-house were seated 
General Robert Oulds, well known in the annals of prisoner 
exchanges as the Confederate commissioner, and by his side 
were Brigadier Generals John Hays, of New York, and A. N. 
Duttie, of Rhode Island, the unsuccessful garroter in the at- 
tempted escape from Danville. They had not the least trace 
of any differences of opinions, and for aught we could see they 
were friends of long standing. I envied the Union ofQcers the 
information that I was certain the commissioner was giving 
them. I knew that we were passing historic scenes, but my 
comrades were as ignorant as myself, and the rebel guards 
were as stupid as usual, and that means that their education 
did not begin very early. The boat picked its way very ginger- 
ly all the distance down, for the river was well planted with 
torpedoes, and the rebs knew how thoroughly loaded they 
were. Some points we recognized without any informants, as 
a frowning fortification on our right we readily named Fort 
Darling, long a source of Federal anxiety. The Dutch Gap 
canal, the scene of General Butler's efforts, is also found; but 
in the main the descent of the stream is rather tame. At Rich- 
mond some of the men had received long-delayed boxes, and 
now on their way down the river they regaled themselves with 
the contents. They were objects of almost wolfish regard to their 
fellow prisoners, in whose stomachs there were vacua of long 
existence. How quickly we forgot our ills. An officer, whose 
stomach had become pretty well filled by the contents of his 
box, was about to throw overboard a cheese-rind. I had been 
watching the man for some time, wondering where my share 
was to come in. Disgusted at such wicked wastefulness I 
eagerly sought the morsel for myself. It was given to me, but 
with much the same expression that a rebel officer's face wore 



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when he saw a half-famished prisoner in Danville gnawing 
ravenously at an old bone that he had picked up somewhere. 
I believe the rebel called upon the Saviour of mankind in no 
reverent manner to witness that he had never seen anything 
so disgusting before. My donor had forgotten his own feelings 
a few hours previously, when he, too, would have eaten anything 
that he could find, clean or filthy. 

Just a little ways below Butler's canal, in fact scarcely more 
than around the bend, we are delighted at the sight of a man 
standing on the shore holding a white flag. It is Colonel Mul- 
ford, the Federal commissioner of exchange, and he is await- 
ing us. We are all excitement, and naturally so. A few paces 
back of him are a few soldiers, a sort of escort. Our boat 
rounds up to the landing, which we learn is Aiken's, very ap- 
propriately named, we thought, for it was just the place we 
had been aching to reach for many a long and weary day. 
The guards have difficulty in keeping us away from the side of 
the vessel, so anxious are we to be the first off the boat and 
so the first out of the Confederacy. Force only prevented many 
jumping from the boat in our insane eagerness to touch the 
shore. Colonel Mulford is hailed with as loud a cheer as we 
are capable of giving, and soon the plank is run out for us 
to debark. The survival of the fittest is in order, and those 
who are the best preserved come to the front. Instead, how- 
ever, of our getting off in the hit-or-miss order characteristic 
of a Sunday-school picnic, we are obliged to get in line, that 
we may be counted for the last time in the Confederacy. For 
months I had been only a numeral. Every day somebody had 
counted me, and I would have been missed as one less if I 
had disappeared, but in no other way. No enemy had taken 
my name nor apparently cared for it. Now I was about to 
recover my identity, to be something more than a mathemati- 
cal fact. I leave the vessel the eighteenth man, and Brutns- 
like I could have embraced the earth upon which I trod. With 
one accord we tried to do justice to our liberation by vociferous 
shouting, but here, too, we fail. Though we had used our voices 
during our imprisonment, it was in no boisterous manner, and 
we were quite unequal to the occasion. Instead of the bold, 
manly tones of old, we found our voices dwindled to childish 
trebles and our utterances scarcely more than chicken peeps. 
Near by are ambulances for the couvevance of those who 



PRISONERS OF WAR. 359 

can not walk, and they are many. Can I walk? Yes, to Wash- 
ington, if nwessary, if it only be northward, but I have over- 
rated my strength. The sight of friendly faces and the breath 
of freedom have intoxicated me, and I am not conscious of my 
own weakness. Three miles intervene between us and the 
vessel that is to take us homeward. We set our faces with 
much determination towards Varina, where we are to be re- 
ceived. Weariness is an absurdity. But Dame Nature tolerates 
no nonsense. She is not enthusiastic. Legs that have had no 
other sustenance than that afforded by scanty rations of corn- 
dodger for long months soon weaken. We effervesce quickly, 
and the distance at first so insignificant grows to a long and 
tedious march. Many could not make it and had to be picked 
up by the ambulances. However, the end comes at last, and 
as we rise a little hillock and see the reception provided for 
us, tears start from many an eye. It is the 22d of February, 
Washington's birthday, and all the bunting that the military 
and shipping possessed was flung to the breezes. ^Tiat a sight 
for flag-hungry eyes! To my mind there is nothing lacking in 
the way of beauty in the American flag. Poets and orators 
have descanted upon its glories, but they have never done it 
jnstice, simply because it is impossible. There are thoughts 
in the soul too sublime for utterance, and such I think must 
be those of a man whom necessity has separated from his 
country for a time, and to whose view comes suddenly the em- 
blem of all that the patriot holds dear, that for which he would 
offer up his life if necessary. To add to the pleasures of the 
hour a mounted band, said to be from Massachusetts, was play- 
ing national airs. It was a greeting long to be remembered. 
Red. white and blue in color harmonized perfectly with the 
same in sound. '"The Star Spangled Banner" from brazen throats 
was wafted back by gaudy pennons, whose brilliant hues flashed 
from every mast, and rainbow-like encircled ship and cordage. 
"Man shall not live by bread alone" was uttered long ago, and 
its truth is not disputed. Equally true is its converse that 
man can not live on sentiment. For us. those vessels contained 
good honest food and we knew it, and we stood not on the 
order of our going as we approached them. We were a hard 
looking lot. Ragged beyond description, and as filthy as 
ragged. Long contact with the floors of our prison-houses had 
not kept our garments over nice. Hunger was evident in every 



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look and movement. It was no trifling task to feed such a 
herd. Now that we were so near something to eat, it seemed 
as if we must famish before food could be furnished to us. A 
waiter at the tables of the officers goes through our midst with 
a pail of refuse, intending to throw it overboard. He is at once 
set upon bj hungry men who would rob the pail of its contents, 
to such an insane pitch has their hunger risen. It is only by 
main force that he breaks through the crowd and throws away 
the filth, saluted, however, by a perfect howl of rage from the 
disappointed prisoners, who manifest a disposition to throw 
him over along with the garbage. 

"Fall in for rations," is the most welcome remark that we 
have heard in many a day, and it needs no repetition, for we 
are there immediately. Four hardtack each, a small piece of 
boiled salt pork and a quart of coffee were the items given us, 
it being presumed that in our enfeebled condition a greater 
quantity would be harmful; but I had gauged my stomach 
differently, and I was certain that small amount would not 
do for me. It was an easy matter to receive my portion and 
then slipping around to another point get a second share. I 
doubled the rations of hard bread and pork, and after stowing 
all this away where it was safe, I wrapped an old bed cover 
that I had found about me and sought my couch for the night, 
said couch being the deck of the vessel. Were my dreams pleas- 
ant? No follower of the advice in Thanatopsis ever laid him- 
self down to happier sleep. 

Our ship was the "George Leary," and when I went to sleep 
she was quietly flying her colors at her dock called Varina. 
When I awoke she was well on her way to Annapolis. There 
was little to vary the monotony of eating and sleeping till we 
reached Annapolis, which was on the morning of February 24th. 

We leave our floating quarters and file through the grounds 
of the United States Naval School, and are soon drawn up be- 
fore the headquarters in College Green Barracks. This depot 
was thus named from its occupying the back premises of St. 
John's College, an Episcopal institution, whose most famous 
graduate, I was repeatedly told while in Annapolis, was Rev- 
erdy Johnson, for many years a distinguished member of the 
United States Senate from Maryland. There was a curious 
company of paroled men standing by to greet us. Much to my 
surprise some one from the throng called out, "Is that you. 



PRISONERS OF WAR. 361 

Roe?"' I had to confess that it was Roe, or what was left of 
him. My saluter was one Schiffer, a member of the 5th New 
York Cavalry, and a fellow worker of mine in the disbursing 
office at Auburn, N. Y. After handshakes and mutual inquiries 
as to how we got there, he asks me if I am hungry. To this 
I have only to tell him to look at me. It is enough. He dis- 
appears only to reappear with a whole loaf of bread, a huge 
piece of boiled beef, and two big cucumber pickles. To divide 
my prizes with my nearest neighbor, Charlie Cater, is the work 
of a moment. Another moment suffices to get rid of the food, 
at any rate of all external indications. Schiffer continues his 
kind offices by asking me if I wouldn't like some money. To this 
proposition I am nothing loth, and a couple of dollars are speed- 
ily transferred from him to me. Before breaking ranks we are 
furnished with certain necessary utensils and told when and 
where to get our rations; but I was too hungry to wait for any 
cook-housesignal.so as quickly as possible I made my way to the 
sutler's and invested in about a foot of Bologna sausage and a 
dozen ginger cookies. With these I proceeded to the quarters 
assigned me and there endeavored again to satisfy my hunger. 
I had not more than eaten this last supply when the bugle 
summoned us to the cook-house for food. I took my quart cup 
for coffee and another for bean soup. My cups were filled, 
whatever my own condition was. It was not till I had done 
justice to this last installment that I began to be at all satisfied. 
I may as well state right here that hunger to the recently 
paroled prisoner was like the thirst ascribed to the drunkard, 
absolutely insatiable. To paraxjhrase the words of the hymn, 
we ate, but ever more were hungry. Many a man lost his life 
through indiscretion in eating. I must think that I owed my 
own life to the fact that my stomach was tolerably new, and 
so far as I was concerned, had been pretty well used, i. e.. I 
had never abused it by excesses of any sort. The middle-aged 
men and those who had been hard drinkers found the new 
ordeal a very severe one. As I regard the matter now, I wonder 
what I did with so much food, but it was no wonder to me 
then. The fifty-seven dollars of half ration money paid to me 
at the barracks was nearly all expended in what I called get- 
ting even with time. If this was money for food that I had not 
eaten, then I clearly owed it to myself to eat its value as soon 
as possible. It was not till months afterward that the un- 



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natural craving for food wore away. To anticipate a little, 
when I reached borne my appetite was at high-water mark, and 
1 became the great wonder of the neighborhood. I could not 
wait for breakfast before beginning to eat; a luncheon in the 
forenoon was always necessary; my dinner was a hearty one, 
and there had to be a filling in time long before supper, and 
after that usually final meal, I found it desirable to take a 
parting mouthful before retiring. Chinking, so to speak, was 
had constantly in the way of pop-corn and apples. 1 lived 
through it; many didn't. 

After we had time to attend to the demands of hunger, our 
very careful supervisors ordered us to the bath-house, where 
we were stripped of every rag of apparel and subjected to a 
most thorough scrubbing with hot water and soap. The cast- 
oft' clothing was piled up like a small hill outside of the build- 
ing. In my haste and happiness to get rid of my old piison 
iriiiiuders, I failed to take from my pocket the remainder of 
the money that my comrade, Hchiffer, had loaned me. When 
my loss occurred to me it was too late to remedy it, for a long 
and diligent search among the filthy cast-off rags availed me 
nothing. In a pile of several thousand United States garments 
he would be a wise man who could recognize his own breeches. 

At the instigation of Schiffer, I remained a few days at the 
college barracks to assist, but I found that my long lack of 
familiarity with the pen had served to make me almost a child 
again, so I was of little use in the office. I was too weak for the 
room where clothing was dealt out. Besides, I knew that away 
up north a family was wondering where the oldest boy was, 
and the tugs at my heart-strings were stronger than I could 
resist. I might linger here to tell of the fun that those who 
were regularly detached had at their quarters; of the quaint 
and (|neer tricl;s they played; of the surroundings of the bar- 
racks; but these items would not have sufficient bearing on my 
story. I managed to see something of the city, famous in our 
national annals. I sat in the very room where Washington 
stood when he resigned his commission as commander of the 
Revolutionary armies, and I crawled to the very top of the 
State lloiise. T actually went u]) on hands and knees, because 
my legs failed me in the stair-climbing business. 

Concluding that my duty called me home at the earliest mo- 
ment possible, I asked for a transferral to parole camp. This 



PRISONEKS OF WAR. 363 

was located some three or four miles west of the city and had 
accommodations for several thousand men. Eatinp; and talk- 
ing over late hardships, along with the comparing of notes 
with men from other prisons, formed our chief occupation here. 
My furlough and my departure come speedily, and happily I 
make my way to Baltimore, and thence by the Northern Cen- 
tral railroad I journey homeward. The only incident of this 
trip worthy of mention, is the stopping for dinner in Williams- 
port, Penn. There was a great throng at the restaurant, and 
before I could get to the table the bell rang for us to go aboard 
the cars. What was I to do? I had paid my dollar and a half 
— dinners cost something in those days — and had not had a 
mouthful. My old haversack was at my side. It would hold 
everything but coffee. I resolved to put it to the test. Accord- 
ingly I made my way to the table regardless of ceremony, and 
procured a cup of coffee, which I drank at once. Then, opening 
the wide mouth of my haversack, I tumbled in everything that 
I could reach. Bread, meat of all descriptions, vegetables as I 
could find them, till the well-tilled interior of the bag reminded 
me that I must have my money's worth. This was not done ou 
the sly, I'll assure you, for I was the observed of all observers, 
receiving from them hearty cheers while I was filling up. The 
supply was ample for me even, clear up to my reaching home. 
It was on this trip that a fellow passenger indulged in the 
profanity alluded to in a former paper, over a piece of my 
ration preserved from Danville. 

Reaching Elmira late at night, and having to leave early in 
the niorniug, I enter a saloon and solicit the privilege of spread- 
ing my blanket on the floor for a few hours, a favor readily 
granted. This is no hardship for me, since I am used to a bed 
on the floor. The unceasing din of noisy drinkers does not 
disturb me in the least. At the proper hour I took the train 
for Watkins, and went by boat to Geneva on the old Xew York 
Central railroad. As I wandered over the boat I was not a 
little pleased to find it the very one in which I had journeyed 
southward a year before. I knew it, for written on the smoke- 
stack was my own name, placed there, boy-like, by myself. 1 
felt as if I had found an old friend. 

The great throbbing engine can not bear me swiftly enough, 
now that I am on my homewai'd way. Eastward we fly, 
through Syracuse, Rome, Utica, till finally I am deposited in 



364 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Herkimer, whence I am to make my trip by foot to Middleville, 
six miles furtlier north. Mj entire way is along the bank of the 
West Canada creek, whose waters some miles above form the 
famous Trenton Falls, but I am not just now aesthetically in- 
clined. I am going home as fast as my strength will admit. 
Of course I should have gone to a stable and hired a convey- 
ance, but again I overrated my powers of endurance. I had 
walked this same road repeatedly before, and why not now! 
I had progressed only a little way when it became painfully 
apparent that I could not hold out. Accordingly I called at 
the next house and asked the farmer if I could hire him to carry 
me to Middleville. This he consented to do fora dollar and a half. 
Snugly ensconced in a sleigh with plenty of buffalo robes about 
me, I made the remainder of the journey comfortably. 

Beaching the village, I dismiss my driver as soon as I arrive 
in sight of the lighted windows in the parsonage. It is more 
than a year since I saw the interior of that house, and eight 
months since I have heard from any of its occupants. What 
changes may not have taken place in that interval! Is it any 
wonder that I do not wish any outsider to witness the meet- 
ing? The curtains are down, so I get no revelation as I ap- 
proach. Drawing the cape of my overcoat above my head I 
advance to the door and knock. Soon a step approaches. I 
think it that of my father. The door opens and father stands 
before me. The soldier coat for a moment confuses him, but 
it is for a moment only, for he speedily exclaims, "Why, my 
son,*' and grasps me warmly by the hand. By this time I 
have entered the room, where mother takes me to her heart as 
only a mother can. My sister disputes with her the possession 
of my head and shoulders, a seven year-old brother is hugging 
for dear life the lower part of my body; but through all this 
I am sensible there is something lacking. My anxlou.s look is 
detected. My eyes have indicated what my tongue dare not 
utter. My brotjier, just in his teens, is missing. Mother, whose 
hair has silvered rapidly during my absence, says, "You are 
looking for Mort." This was and is the home name of Morti- 
mer, the playmate of my boyhood. "He is not at home now. 
He has secured a place to work in Auburn." What a sigh of 
relief I drew, for 1 feared that the vacancy indicated that the 
boy at home had succumbed to that which his soldier brother 
had escaped. A telegram speedily summons him, and ere many 



PRISONERS OF WAR. 365 

hours tJie family is reunited. Of the comparing of notes, of the 
battles fought over, of the rejoicings that home was found, 
why take your time to tell? They are in the lives and experi- 
ences of every listener who went to the war and then came 
back to his home again. 

Perhaps, however, I shall never have a better opportunity to 
say a word about those who saw the home side of the war. 
We who went down to the strife, carried the guns, and as we 
thought then endured all the hardships, knew nothing of the 
terrible anxiety of those whom we left behind us. The great 
majority of the rank and file were irresponsible boys who were 
fairly happy when their stomachs were full and the marches 
were not too long. Of what a father's sensations might be I 
had not the slightest notion till long after the din was over. 
The older men of our comrades did not receive from us the 
consideration that I now think was their due. They were fre- 
quently laughed at as blue and gloomy, when all of us would 
have been just the same had we had equal responsibilities. But 
young and old we had the consolation of action. The march, 
the bivouac, the fight, all these served to distract the mind 
and prevent its dwelling on thoughts which brought heaviness. 
Not so in the home. There a never wanting sense of loneliness 
abode. The one absent in body was ever present in mind. 
The danger to which he was exposed was, if possible, magnified 
till the anxious soul fairly consumed itself in its ceaseless vigils. 
Every report of new movements at the seat of war brought 
with it the wonder whether the dear one would be endangered, 
and of these contemplated movements those at home knew 
vastly more than did we ourselves, who were actors in the 
drama. How the papers were read! The popular newspaper 
era in this country may be said to date from the days of the 
war, when the correspondent learned what the people wanted 
for news. Was there a battle! With what feverish haste the 
paper was devoured, dreading, fearing, lest the name dearest 
of all may appear among the fatalities. 

A father enters the home with a copy of the Xeic York Herald 
in his trembling hand. The wife and mother who had watched 
for his return knows that he brings sad news. The corps to 
which their boy belongs they know has been designated for a 
perilous task, and this paper tells the story of the fight and of 
the casualties. The father can not trust himself to speak, but 



366 NINTH NEW TORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

he points to one name among the missing, and then betakes 
himself to his closet for prayer, his refuge in every hour of dis- 
tress. The mother reads the name of her first born as not 
accounted for, and what boots all the rest? Patriot though she 
is to her heart's core, she can not help the question, "Is the 
purchase worth the price?" With what diligence must she 
pursue her household duties to prevent the weight of her ca- 
lamity crushing her. Anon, she searches for the father, and 
finds him with his Bible in hand looking for comforting pas- 
sages. His hands tremble as he turns the leaves of the well-read 
book, and here and there he finds words that to him afford 
comfort. He has preached from these to many a congregation 
when their dead were brought home to them, and now he must 
face the dread possibility. Will his faith shriuk? I think 
not. Through those eyes a long line of patriotic ancestry is 
looking, and though the sacrifice were thrice as great there 
would be no faltering with him. But such tests bring their 
inevitable results in premature age. Many a boy left his par- 
ents with not a token of advancing years visible in them, and 
after a few months' absence returned to find wrinkles and gray 
hairs making sad inroads on his parents' faces. During the fur- 
lough following my imprisonment, it was my pleasure to sit 
at the table of certain aged relatives who had for sundry rea- 
sons always possessed an unusual regard for me. Said the 
gentleman, "We have never sat at this board, during all the 
months of your being with the rebels, without wishing you 
might have some of the food before us; and we have never 
knelt at the family altar without bearing you in our prayers 
to the throne of the Heavenly Grace." Behind the most of us, 
who imperiled health and life, there were just such prayers 
constantly ascending, and whatever our own lives, we were not 
sorry that this praying contingent was ceaseless in Its activity. 
Our battling was that home in the broadest and deepest 
sense might exist in all this fair land; that no nominal owner 
might separate the father from his children, a wife from her 
husband. Our fight was a winning one, and with the end of 
our fighting was the end of the glaring and flaunting lie that 
one man could hold and enslave his fellow man. Henceforth 
the flag that we had followed was to float over a race of free 
men, free to come and go, free to make and hold, what I have 
tried to i)icture here, a Home. 



VETERAN ASSOCIATION. 367 

CHAPTER XXVII. 
Veteran Association of the Ninth Heavy Artillery. 

For more than twontjtivf years aimiial fjatlierinsfs of the 
survivors of the regimeut have been had. It is claimed that the 
association had its birth in a camp pitched at Briscoe's Cove, 
on the soutliern shore of Great Sodus bay, August 26, 27 and 28, 
1874. , 

Tliis meeting had been decided upon at a preliminary run- 
together of certain veterans of the regiment held in Lyons 
March 4th, 1874. Of this preparatory meeting Lieutenant L. 
C. Comstock of Auburn was the secretary. 

The camp itself was a great success, and is to this day referred 
to as a time to be remembered. So successful was it that an 
enlargement of its scope was determined upon, and the Wayne 
and Cayuga Veterans' Association was formed, which for many 
yeais held its assemblies on the shores of the bay. It is not too 
much to state that no similar gatherings in the Empire State 
have been more successful than those drawn to this beautiful 
portion of New York. They have commanded speakers from 
all parts of the country, and have grown to be affairs looked 
forward to at each recurring summer. 

The reunions of the Ninth became a small part of the day's 
doings, and were held at some designated hour in an assigned 
tent, the same course being observed with other regiments 
from this section of the state. While the passing hour was de- 
lightful, it did not quite measure up to what the veterans 
tliought the occasion demanded, and each year tliere was a de- 
maud for a reunion elsewhere where the regiment should be 
the chief consideration, and this desired end eventually came 
about. 

Records are preserved of the gathering in the tent at the 
county camp of 1888, more or less full. In that year Captain 
George W. Brinkerhoff of Company A presided, and J. S. Roys 
of I) Company was secretary. Remarks were made by Captain 
Chauncey Fish of B; G. D. Fox of A; Lieutenant C. D. Lent 
of H; L. B. Rice of B; Lieutenant Lewis Barton of D; A. S. 
Roe of A; H. P. Howard of H; Frank Tallman of E; Thomas 
Hilliard of D, and others. Officers for the ensuing year in- 
cluded: President, Lieutenant C. D. Lent of Wallington, and 



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368 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Secretary, J. S. Roys of Lyons. This meeting was held August 
14, at 4 P. M. 

In 1889 the meeting came August 15, at 4 P. M., with the 
ofiBcers elected the preceding year. Those elected for 1890 were 
B. L. Avery of Auburn, president, and Frank Tallman, also of 
Auburn, secretary. Interesting addresses were made by Chap- 
lain S. T. Devoe, L. B. Rice, Captain Fish, and others. The 
drift of sentiment was decidedly in favor of a reunion on some 
autumnal day where the regiment might have the time to itself. 
In accordance with the expressed wish, the next gathering of 
the regiment was in Auburn, and the list of annual gatherings 
was begun, kept up regularly, except in 1892. The date was very 
fittingly the 19th of October, the 25th anniversary of the regi- 
ment's greatest battle. An address of welcome was given by 
General William H. Seward, which has been highly prized in 
the intervening years, it having been printed by vote of the 
survivors present. The oflScers elected at the summer gather- 
ing held over. 

In 1890, October 17th, in the armory of Auburn, the veterans 
gathered again, and were welcomed by Mayor Wheeler, and 
were responded for by General Seward. The Rev. R«uben Bur- 
ton, former lieutenant in Company B, gave the address. Col- 
onel Anson S. Wood was elected president, and Frank Tallman 
was continued as secretarj-, an office which he has continued to 
fill to date. There is little doubt that the success of the asso- 
ciation is due in no small degree to his unflagging zeal in trying 
to reach all surviving members of the regiment. Those who 
cherish the memories of their service in war-times owe very 
much to him. 

October 2()th, 1891, saw the reunion held in Lyons, Wayne 
county, and was presided over by President A. S. Wood, who 
was re-elected for the following year. On account of the G. A. 
R. encampment in Washington the coming year, it was decided 
to skip the annual meeting, though a very large number of 
the veterans came together in the Capital. 

In 1893, October 19th, again the men came to Lyons for their 
annual handshake and story-telling. They elected John Kevand 
of Weedsport president, and named his home-town as the next 
place of meeting. 

At the Weedsport meeting, October 19th, 1894, the subject of 
a history of the regiment was considered, and it was voted to 



VETERAN ASSOCIATION. 369 

invite Alfred S. Roe of Worcester, Mass., formerly of A Com- 
pany, to prepare such history, he having on this occasion read 
an account of the regiment's part in the Battle of Monocacy. 
Colonel Anson S. Wood was elected president, and Clyde was 
assigned as place of meeting. 

The Clyde gathering, October 18th, 1895, was large and en- 
thusiastic, with addresses from the president, Hon. Charles T. 
Saxtou, and others. Major George W. Brinkerhoff was chosen 
president, with Wolcott as the next assembly place. 

Wolcott people did themselves proud in their reception, and 
congratulatory remarks were made by different speakers, civil 
and military. The date was September 17th, 1896, pretty near 
the Winchester date, but not quite. It was voted to meet in 
Buffalo Aug. 24th, on account of the G. A. E. encampment 
there in 1897. H. W. Vishion of Company M, a resident of 
Buffalo, was made president. 

The Buffalo assembly drew together men who had not 
before gathered at the reunions, along with the many who 
are always on hand. Though way beyond the precincts 
specially devoted to the Ninth, the meeting was an excellent 
one. W. V. Walker, Company L, was elected president, and 
Moravia, his home, was nominated for the next reunion. 

The day selected for 1898 was September 16th, and the clans 
repaired to the good old Cayuga village with its quaint Ger- 
man name. All enjoyed the trip and made A. W. Vanderbilt 
of Newark, Wayne county, the coming president, and named 
his village as the place, the date to be October 19th, 1899, and 
with the permission of Providence the gathering will take place 
at that time and place. 

Secretary Tallman, with his accustomed care, has retained 
the number of those attending the reunions, and the following 
is the statement: 1889, 313; 1890, 22.5; 1891, 164; 1893, 207; 
1894, 218; 1895, 254; 1896, 210; 1897, 287; 1898, 143. The time 
is rapidly approaching when the attendance must fall off meas- 
urably, for many are nearing an age when distance does not 
lend enchantment. 

The democratic character of the assemblies has given them a 
great popularity. The women friends of the veterans are al- 
ways welcomed, and they are among the most interested listen- 
ers of the proceedings, which are usually of a reminiscent char- 
acter. The citizens of the towns where the reunions are held 
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370 NINTH NEW XORK HEAVY AETILLEEY. 

have, as a rule, thrown open their homes and hearts and given _ 
the warmest reception possible. To the younger and rising I 
generation these gatherings have been excellent object lessons, 
keeping fresh in mind the sacrifices made that they might enjoy 
the blessings of liberty. 

When the line is formed and the old "boys" with whitening 
locks and aging forms follow their drummers of long ago, it is 
a sight to arouse the admiration and emulation of younger men, 
and who can tell how wide-reaching the lesson may be? Usu- 
ally, General Seward is present, and he leads his men as he did 
of old, though no one bears a weapon heavier than a cane. 

As far as known the following list includes the names of all surviv- 
ing members of the regiment with their post ofiBce addresses. 

FIELD OFFICERS. 

Brigadier General William H. Seward, Auburn, N. Y. 
Colonel James W. Snyder, Guthrie, Oklahoma. 
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel William Wood, Westbury, N. Y. 
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Anson S. Wood, Wolcott, N. Y. 
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Sullivan B. Lamoreaux, Cleveland, 

Ohio. 
Major William Riley Wasson. Dublin, Texas. 
Surgeon Dwight S. Chamberlain, Lyons, N. Y. 
Assistant Surgeon Byron Dewitt, Oswego, N. Y. 
Quartermaster Henry P. Knowles, Palmyra, N. Y. 
Quartermaster John W. Rice, Auburn, N. Y. 
Adjutant W. DeW. Pringle, Hastings, Minn. 
Adjutant Vincent A. Kenyon, Dresserville, N. Y. 
Chaplain Stephen T. Devoe. Wolcott, N. Y. 
Sergeant Major John E. Dean, Newark, Ohio. 
Hospital Steward John F. Failing, Grand Rapids, Mich. 

COMPANY A. 

Allen, G. W., Callispell, Montana. 
Arne, William, Alpena, South Dakota. 
Ayler, Jacob, Corning, N. Y. 
Bancroft, Samuel E., Westbury, N. Y. 
Barber, William, Red Creek, N. Y. 
Barber, George, Red Creek, N. Y. 
Barnett, Harrison, Early Bird, Florida. 
Becker. Jeremiah. Quincv, Mich. 
Bigelow, N. v.. North Wolcott, N. Y. 
Billings, John, Sodus Point, N. Y. 
Blanchard, C. W., Victorv, N. Y. 
Brinkerhoff, Capt. G. W.,"R<^d Creek, N. Y. 
Brown, G., Alton. N. Y. 



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Bull, A. H., Warren, Ohio. 

Bull, Henry, North Huron, N. Y. 

Carnes, Edward L., Battle Creek, Mich. 

Carter, George, King's Ferry, N. Y. 

Casterline, J. B., Wautoma, Wis. 

Conklin, Lieut. Benson, Bay City, Mich. 

Cortright, Chester, Red Creek, N. Y. 

DeMott, Lewis, Seneca Falls, N. Y. 

Derby, Albert, Akron, Colo. 

Dudley. Henry, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Dyer, David H., Watervliet, N. Y. 

Easton, Charles, Grand Eapids, Mich. 

Easton, David, S. & S. Home, Bath, N. Y. 

Elmendorf, Lieut. J. C, Weedsport, N. Y. 

Elmer, Jno. E.. Fair Haven, N. Y. 

Fields, N. J., North Wolcott, N. Y. 

Fitch, Cyrus E., Wolcott, N. Y. 

Foster, John, 23 Elm street, Rochester, N. Y. 

Fox, G. D., East Bloomfield, N. Y. 

Frost, Oscar, Red Creek, N. Y. 

Gibbs, William, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Green, Luther, Westbury, N. Y. 

Hall, A. F., Savannah, N. Y. 

Hall, A. S., Savannah, N. Y. ' 

Harvey, Lient. T., S., 216 Seymour street. Auburn, N. Y. 

Higgins, Charles, Montezuma, N. Y. 

Hoflf, Lieut. J. R.. Milwaukee, Wis. < 

Hoffman, W. P., West Somerset, N. Y. 

Humphrey, Enos, Fair Haven, N. Y. 

Hyde, Capt. James H., Wolcott, N. Y. 

Johnson, Morris, Saranac, Mich. 

King, George, Fair Haven, N. Y. 

Koon, Alonzo, Westbury, N. Y. 

McDougall, D.. Fair Haven, N. Y. 

McWiggin, P., North Wolcott, N. Y. 

Mead, Joseph H., Wolcott, N. Y. 

Merrill, James A., Wolcott, N. Y. 

Merrill, W. H., Wolcott, N. Y. 

Mitchell, William, Macedon, N. Y. 

Moore. George C, 210 West Henry street, Elmira, N. Y. 

Neal. Jonathan, Fair Haven, N. Y. 

Nichols. M. B., Cazenovia. N. Y., Box 806. 

Palmer. Thomas. Auburn, N. Y. 

Pettingill, John, North Rose. N. Y. 

Pettit. Martin D., Lnmmisville, N. Y. 

Porter. L.. Alton. N. Y. 

Rawson. Charles. Germania. Pa. 

Riggs. Henry, North Rose. N. Y. 

Rhinehart, W. H.. North Wolcott, N. Y. 



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Roe, Alfred S., Worcester, Mass. 
Sampson, E. F., Ked Creek, N. Y. 
Shaft, Milton, Martville, N. Y. 
Sherman, Charles H., College Mound, Mo. 
Snow, Samuel, North Wolcott, N. Y. 
Sprague, A. I., Weedsport, N. Y. 
Stinard, A. L., Geneva, Mich. 
Streeter, Melvin, North Huron, N. Y. 
Thomas, Philip, Huron, N. Y. 
Townsend, David, Denver, Colo. 
Tripp, M. F., Salamanca, N. Y. 
Ullrich, Charles, Wolcott, N. Y. 
Vanderburg, James, Lummisville, N. Y. 
Van Horn, John, North Wolcott, N. Y. 
Van Ostrand, C. S., Newark, N. Y. 
Watkins, Carlton, Onondaga ^'alle.v, N. Y. 
Welch, W. A., Oto, Woodburj county, Iowa. 
Wendover, James, Port Bjtod, N. Y. 
Whitbeck, John W.. Watkins, N. Y. 

COMPANY B. 

This company formed a local association before that of the regiment 
and has held many interesting meetings, at which valuable papers 
have been read, but no data are at hand as to organization, etc. 

Allen, A. H., Charlotte, Mioh. 

Arnej', S., Fairport, N. Y. 

Babbett, Francis, Pultneyville, N. Y. 

Birdsall. William, Ontario, N. Y. 

Bishop, E. A., 12 Manhattan street, Rochester, N. Y. 

Bradley, J. H., Williamson, N. Y. 

Brock, C. J., 321 West avenue, Rochester, N. Y. 

Buck, James W.. Campbell, N. Y. 

Calhoun, D. D., Westbury, N. Y. 

Carey, Orin, Ontario Centre, N. Y''. 

Chapman, Grosvenor E., Lansing, Mich. 

Chapman, Ralph D., West Walworth. N. Y. 

Clark, James E.. Owen Sound, ('anada. 

Denney, Loren, Ontario, N. Y. 

Diver. J. B.. 222 C street, S. E., Washington, D. C. 

Elmer. Frank M.. West Walworth, N. Y. 

Fenner, Nelson, 1809 Beverly street, Richmond, Va. 

Foote, Harvey, Ontario. X. Y. 

Fish, Capt. Chauncey, Ontario, N. Y. 

Pitts. N. A.. 750 Powers building, Rochester, N. Y. 

F'ranklin, Benjamin, 20 High street, Bradford. Pa. 

Franklin, Joshua, 20 High street, Bradford, Pa. 

Frost, L. B., Lincoln, N. Y". 



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VETEBAN ASSOCIATION. 373 

Gamble, D. P., East I'almyra, X. Y. 

Gilbert, G. W., Meckling, Clay fouiity, South Dakota. 

Hall, John, Liiicoln, N. Y. 

Hoag, Lieut. F. J., 12154 Lawieute aveuue, Toledo, Ohio. 

Hoag, Hiram C, West Walworth, X. Y. 

Hoag, J. M., Maquoketa, Iowa. 

Holtom, Frank, Furnaceville, N. Y. 

King, John H., 125 Fourth street, Jackson, Mich. 

Levarne, Daniel, New Haven, Vt. 

McConnell, Irving, Flint, Mich. 

Mack, S. K., Madison, Mich. 

Mason, James O., Walworth, N. Y. 

Metzgar, Dana. Cortland. X. Y. 

Myers, Frederick. 2152 South 14th street, Lincoln, Neb. 

Negus, John, Sodus Centre, N. Y. 

Niles, E. D., 59 Lewis street, Rochester, N. Y. 

O'Flynn, William H., Madoc, Ontario, Canada. 

Page, Ebenezer. Brockport. N. Y. 

Patterson, Lieut. C. P., Walworth, N. Y. 

Peacock, Harrison F., Lincoln, N. Y. 

Peacock, Oscar F., Fairport, N. Y. 

Pease. C. W., 5S Reynolds street, Rochester, N. Y'. 

Perrin, E. B., Ontario, N. Y. 

Pratt, A. J., Webster, N. Y'. 

Prentiss, James D., 603 China street, Richmond, Va. 

Reeves, Stephen, Marion, N. Y. 

Rice, Lewis B., Port Huron, Mich. 

Risley, Charles M., Ontario Centre, N. Y. 

Rogers, Eugene O., Lincoln, N. Y. 

Rogers. William, 334 West Water street, Wichita, Kan. 

Roys, Gains X., Newark, X. Y. 

Russell, Elon, Lincoln, X. Y. 

Sage, J., Hudson, Mich. 

Sanders, Eugene, Webster, X. Y. 

Shipman, John, Farmington Hill, Pa. 

Smith, A. L., 6th Auditor's oflSce, Washington, D. C. 

Smith. Jarvis L., Williamson, X. Y. 

Smith, Morris M.. Phillipsburg. Kan. 

Speller, J. W., Ontario Centre, X. Y. 

Stanford, D. J., Ontario, X. Y. 

Strickland, Thomas A., Charlotte street, Rochester, N. Y. 

Terwilliger. Albert E., Clayton, Mich. 

Tucker, E. B., Monona, Iowa. 

Vandewarker. Abiel. Union Hill, X. Y. 

Vandewarker, Samuel, Union Hill, X. Y. 

Warren. Charles, Honeoye Falls, X. Y. 

Warren. Edwin, Lima, X'. Y. 

White, A. T., Macedon. X. Y. 

Whitmer, John, Fairville, X. Y. 

Woodhams, Henrv, Union Hill, X. Y. 



374 NINTH NEW YORK HBAVT ARTILLERY. 

COMPANY C. 

Bates, Oliver, Gains, Pa. 

Betts, Robert D., Auburn, N. Y. 

Bills, S. L., Macedon, N. Y. 

Blakeman, Hiram, Emerson, N. Y. 

Blass, Michael, Conquest, N. Y. 

Blass, Walter, Spring Lake, N. Y. 

Brooks, Willam G., Nashville, Mich. 

Burke, Giles O., Jordan, N. Y. 

Burke, Capt. Marshall, Paw Paw, Mich. 

Chapel, Lieut. George E., Grand Rapids, Mich. 

Chapman, A. G., Westbury, N. Y. 

Clark, George P., Moravia, N. Y. 

Colborn, John F., Syracuse. N. Y. 

Crounse, David, Seneca Falls, N. Y. 

Crounse, David J., Meadowdale, Albany county, N. Y. 

Crounse, Jacob, Conquest, N. Y. 

Demass, Martin, Ionia, Mich. 

Donnelly, John, Seneca Falls, N. Y. 

Edminster, David, Weedsport, N. Y. 

Fuller, Henry, Spring Lake, N. Y. 

Fuller, William, Jordan, N. Y. 

Garity, Frank, Spring Lake, N. Y. 

Hooker, F. E., Palmyra, N. Y. 

Hunt, Ralph. 1221 T^ee street. South Evanston, 111. 

Hunter, Irving, .Tordan, N. Y. 

Isler, Benjamin, Macedon, N. Y. 

James, Job, Onondaga Hill, N. Y. 

Kilmer, George, New Hope, N. Y. 

Knapp, Lieut. J. D., Cato, N. Y. 

Lamphear, Franklin E., Waterloo, N. Y. 

Lockwood, William Henry, Weedsport, N. Y. 

McGuire, Frank, Seneca Falls, N. Y. 

Mclntyre, Lieut. W. H., St. Paul, Minn. 

McNulty, Lieut. M., Onondaga Hill, X. Y. 

Meade, Jacob, Southwest Oswego, N. Y. 

Miller, Austin, Spring Lake, N. Y. 

Miller, Peter, 120 Whitney street, Rochester, N. Y. 

Morrison, Isaac, Marion, N. Y. 

Pierce. W. W., Seward, Neb. 

Putnam, Jacob J., Hannibal, N. Y. 

Skinner, Jerrv, Jordan, N. Y. 

Sly, William "s.. Fredonia, N. Y. 

Smith. Wellington. Macedon, N. Y. 

Spinning. William M.. Jordan. N. Y. 

Stevenson, David, Ola, Gratiot county, Mich. 

Strickland, Leander, Meridian, N. Y. 

Tifft, Lieut. James W.. 40 Tracey street. Buffalo, N. Y. 



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VETERAN ASSOCIATION. 375 

Vandervoort, Martin L., Kirby, Monroe county, Wis. 
Westfall, S. J., 99 Franklin street, Auburn, N. Y, 

COMPANY D. 

Baker, H. T., 63 Richard street, Rochester, N. Y. 

Barton, Lieut. Lewis, Grand Ledge, Mich. 

Berkley, Frederick, S. and S. Home, Bath, N. Y. 

Bourne, Joseph, Lyons, N. Y. 

Boyst, John, Lyons, N. Y. 

Bremer, William, Clyde, N. Y. 

Brown, B., Lyons, N. Y. 

Brundage, Samuel, Sodus, N. Y'^. 

Bullock, Nathan, Alton, N. Y. 

Burns, George E., Alton, N. Y. 

Button, Elliott H., 734 East Adams street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Clark, D. C, Wayne, Schuyler county, N. Y. 

Comstock, John L., Sac City, Iowa. 

Darling, Martin, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Dunbar, Lee, Lummisville, N. Y. 

Dunn, Homer C, Lyons, N. Y. 

Dunning, E. P., Forestville, Chautauqua county, N. Y. 

Ehart, Michael, 17 Cleveland street, Rochester, N. Y. 

Finch, Jno T., Newark, N. Y. 

Genthner, Jacob F., 27 Conkey avenue, Rochester, N. Y. 

Gunther, Charles, Lockport, N. Y. 

Hall, C. K., Baldwinsville, N. Y. 

Hall, Hamilton, Wolcott. N. Y. 

Hanna, James P., 437 William street, Buffalo, N. Y. 

Hart, John W., Lyons, N. Y. 

Hasselback, Simon, Lyons, N. Y. 

Heck, William, Lummisville, N. Y. 

Hoeltzel, George, Newark, N. Y. 

Hoffman, Lieut. B. F., Johnson's Creek, N. Y. 

Houghkerk, Silas, 87 Spring street, Albany, N. Y. 

Knox, Charles, Alton, N. Y. 

Kurtz, Andrew. S. and S. Home, Bath, N. Y. 

Leroy, Isaac, Fairville, N. Y. 

Lyon, Capt. C. L., 654 Bedford avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

McDowell, Charles, Alton, N. Y. 

McDowell, David, Alton, N. Y. 

Munn, Hiram, Ames, Iowa. 

Newberry, Eben W., Wolcott, N. Y. 

Parrish, Norman A., Lyons, N. Y. 

Pflug, Jacob, Exeter, Neb. 

Pomeroy, G. P., Chittenango, N. Y. 

Pudney, Richard, Lyons, N. Y. 

Redgrave, Lieut. S. C, Lyons, N. Y. 

Rooker, George, Lyons, N. T. 



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Roys, J. Sidney, Lyons, N. Y. 

Scott, Cornelius, Grand Rapids, Mich. 

Seager, A. W., Wayne Centre, N. Y. 

Seager, Benjamin, Alton, N. Y. 

Shane, Pearse, 1017 Lodi street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Siebert, George, Kalamazoo. Mich. 

Snitzel, John, Orleans, N. Y. 

Snyder, J. L., Joy, N. Y. 

Spahr, Casper, Rochester, N. Y. 

Stell, Fred, Fairville, N. Y. 

Stewart, Capt. J. F., Hannibal, Mo. 

Taylor, Henry, Newark, N. Y. 

Taylor, James K., Port Byron, N. Y. 

Travers, William. 74 109th street. New York city. 

Vanderbilt, A. H.. Newark, N. Y. 

Vickery, J. W\, 180 Market street, Chicago, 111. 

Walmsley, Albert, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Warn, Charles S., Copac, St. Clair county, Mich. 

Williams, J. L., Sherrill, N. Y. 

Williams. Lieut. L. D., Otsego, Mich. 

Wilson, Thomas, Oneida, N. Y. 

Worden, John V.. Clyde, N. Y. 

York, Thomas, Lyons, N. Y. 

Zwilling, William, Lyons, N. Y. 

COMPANY E. 

Arnold, Benjamin A., East Venice. N. Y. 

Austin," A. P., North Tonawanda, N. Y. 

Baker, George, Scipio, N. Y. 

Barnes, Lieut. B. F., Moravia. N. Y. 

Bassett, Joseph, Skaneateles, N. Y. 

Bassett, Thomas, Owasco, N. Y. 

Benson, Stephen H., .^09 First avenue, Lansingburg, N. Y. 

Bradley, Schuyler, Lyons. Ohio. 

Breed, Chauncey, Farwell, Mich. 

Breed, Frank F."^, Flint, Mich. 

Breed, George. Genoa, N. Y. 

Brewster. James H.. Wolcott. N. Y. 

Bronson, F. O.. Osage. Iowa. 

Brown, Dwight, Locke, N. Y. 

Brown, E. J.. Moravia. N. Y. 

Buckley, Benjamin, Rowley, Iowa. 

Bush. Julius, Atlantic Highlands, N. J. 

Cannon. Edwin J.. Ithaca, N. Y. 

Cater, Charles. Weedsport, N. Y. 

Chaffee. James. .SOI Otisco street. Syracuse, N. Y. 

demons. L. E., Junction City. Kan. 

Clemons, R. R., Manhattan, Kan. 




SECRETARY FRANK TAr>LMAN. 

9th X. V. H. A. Veteran Association. 

Company e. 



VETERAN ASSOCIATION. 377 

Cobb, Alton E., 604 Court street, Scranton, Pa. 

Corlies, Charles M., McLeansboro, 111. 

Covey, Edwin, 518 Claj street. Portland, Ore. 

Crowfoot, Charles F., Venice Centre, N. Y. 

Culver, Francis, Seneca Falls, X. Y. 

Defendorf, Edwin, Xiles, N. Y. 

Dennis, Dan. D., Canisteo, N. Y. 

Dodd, Elias, Genoa, N. Y. 

Dolson, C, Clean, N. Y. 

Eaton, Augustus, Sempronius, N. Y. 

Evans, W. H., 74 Walnut street, Auburn, N. Y. 

Finney, P. H., Orange City, Fla. 

Flynn, Francis, Merrifield, N. Y. 

Forman, Amos. Sterling, N. Y. 

Foster, John, Berkshire, N. Y. 

Foster, S. M., Dryden, N. Y. 

Green, A. M., Hart Lot, N. Y. 

Hardy, George H., Canisteo, N. Y. 

Hardy, S. B., Jasper, N. Y. 

Hardy, William, Eden Valley, Minn. 

Hough, Lieut. C. W., Batavia, N. Y. 

Huff, Edgar D., Little Valley, N. Y. 

Hutchinson, Alpheus, Moravia, N. Y. 

Hutchinson. John, Venice Center, N. Y. 

Jacquett, Sergt. William, Fleming. N. Y. 

Jones, Amos S., St. Johns, Mich. 

Keech, Isaac E., Hartford, N. Y. i 

Landin, Henry, South Butler, N. Y. 

Lansdown, John, Apulia, N. Y. 

Lavin, Patrick, Venice, N. Y. 

Leavenworth, Henry, Newark, West Va. 

Lee. Charles H., 29.30 0th avenue south, Minneapolis, Minn. 

Lee, John. 123 Brighton avenue, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Leonard, Elijah T., Irvington, N. J. 

Lewis, Stephen, 01.3 Jackson street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Litchard, A. W., Rushford, N. Y. 

Lyons, John, Fosterville, N. Y. 

Marshall, William, Skaneateles, N. Y. 

Morehouse, Anson, Fenton, Mich. 

Myers, Horace. Seneca Falls, N. Y. 

Neff, Alex., Hartford, N. Y. 

Niles, Delos, Genoa, N. Y. 

Osier, David. S. and S. Home, Bath, N. Y. 

Parker, H. H., Oramel, N. T. 

Pickens. Warren. Waterloo, N. Y. 

Richard.son, H. H.. Wolcott, N. Y. 

Rogers. .Vdelbert. Senijironius. N. Y. 

Royce, Frank, Diamond. Alameda county, Cal. 

Ryckman, David. Newark, N. Y. 



378 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Scott, Wesley, Fleming, N. Y. 

Seeley, Seth M., Onondaga Hill, N. Y. 

Shevalier, John, Hartford, N. Y. 

Shorkley, Pardon T., Merrifield, N. Y. 

Smith, Frank, Cortland, N. Y. 

Suddick, Richard, Olean, N. Y. 

Swift, Lieut. Seth F., 38 Franklin street. Auburn, N. Y. 

Tallman, Frank, 9| State street. Auburn, N. Y. 

Tallman, Fred A., 120 South Salina street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Tallman, Thomas C, Scipio Centre, N. Y. 

Tanner, George, Niles, N. Y. 

Tibbetts, George, Venice, N. Y. 

Tifft, Capt. John, South Lansing, N. Y. 

Van Liew, John, Mapleton, N. Y. 

Waldron, David, Skaneateles, N. Y. 

Warwick, Robert, Fleming, N. Y. 

Wheeler, Lieut. Hiland H., 1517 H street, Lincoln, Neb. 

White, George A., Table Rock, Neb. 

Woodmansee, Nathan, Ann Arbor, Mich. 

Wyckoff, Henry G., Niles, N. Y. 

COMPANY F. 

Allen, Titus, Catlin street. Auburn, N. Y. 

Alfreds, Henry, Port Byron, N. Y. 

Allen, Henry, Treasury building, Washington, D. C. 

Barnard, F. D., Weedsport, N. Y. 

Blake, Jacob, Lodi and Catherine streets, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Bostler, Conrad, Weedsport, N. Y. 

Catlin, S. B., 44 Capitol street. Auburn, N. Y. 

Chase, Horace, Skaneateles, N. Y. 

Close, Charles, Moravia, N. Y. 

Crumb, A. S., DeRuyter, N. Y. 

Darrow, Peter E., Niles, N. Y. 

Dewitt, Henry, Niles, N. Y. 

Doyle, James, 8 Paul street, Auburn, N. Y. 

Duvall, A. J., East Campbell, N. Y. 

Elliott, Nathan. Jr., Port Byron, N. Y. 

Fraye, J. F., Homer, N. Y. 

Giflford, Harrison, Athens, Pa. 

Gillett, Edson D., Skaneateles, N. Y. 

Greenfield, Charles, Niles, N. Y. 

Hacker, George H., 40 Fulton street, Auburn, N. Y. 

Hargan, Charles, Lake Ridge, N. Y. 

Horton, F. M., North Lansing, Mich. 

Hudson, Pitts O., Bay City, Mich. 

Hunt, Fred, Auburn, N. Y. 

Hyde, Norman B., Wellsboro, Pa. 

Johnson, Nelson R., 93 Andrews street, Rochester, N. Y. 



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VETERAN ASSOCIATION. 379 

Jones, Charles E., Clyde, N. Y. 

Lane, John J., 50 Capitol street, Auburn, N. Y. 

Lobdell, Jonathan, Lansingville, N. Y. 

Long, Alpheus K., Pocomoke City, Md. 

Lowe, John F., Genoa, N. Y. 

Marsh, G. W., Port Byron, N. Y. 

Miller, Charles H., Dansville, Mich. 

Myers, W. H., Ludlowville, N. Y. 

Newton, Albert D., South Otselic, N. Y. 

North, Eev. C. J., New Haven, Conn. 

Northrup, M. V. B., Georgetown, N. Y. 

Osborn, Horace, 59 Reynolds Arcade, Rochester, N. Y. 

Pitcher, David, Coldwater, Mich. 

Pitcher, Lewis W., 2725 Prairie avenue, Chicago, 111. 

Porter, James A., Clifton Springs, N. Y. 

Pym, Joseph, Lynden, Wash. 

Remington, W. B., Painted Post, N. Y. 

Rynders, Charles, Poplar Ridge, N. Y. 

Sincerbaux, Edward, Moravia, N. Y. 

Sincerbaux, Ira, Prairie Farm, Barron county. Wis. 

Sincerbaux, Leonard, Groton, N. Y. 

Shergur, Rev. C. L., Caton, N. Y. 

Smith, R. A., Cato, N. Y. 

Stearns, G. H., Watkins, Halifax county, Va. 

Steih, Daniel, Dalton, N. Y. 

Stout, Wilmer, Lansingville, N. Y. 

Swart, Alex., Port Byron, N. Y. 

Swift, Lieut. George, Stockton, Cal. 

Taylor, George W., Otsego, Mich. 

Teeter, Benjamin, Peruville, N. Y. 

Teeter. Ed, West Dryden, N. Y. 

Turner, W. H., Myers, N. Y. 

Tuttle, Frank J., Pitcher, Chenango county, N. Y. 

Ware, Clarence, Port Byron, N. Y. 

Weaver, Melvin, Moravia, N. Y. 

White, Rev. Elisha, Mottville, N. Y. 

Wilcox, Edward, 305 Taylor street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Wilson, Nelson, Cameron Mills, N. Y. 

Wolcott, George W., 43 Maple avenue, Cortland, N. Y. 

COMPANY G. 

Adams, James E., Montgomery, Kane county. 111. 

Allpaugh, William, Susquehanna, Pa. 

Bachman, James M., S. and S. Home, Bath, N. Y. 

Baggerly, Peter, Clyde, N. Y. 

Barber, Perry S., S. and S. Home, Bath, N. Y. 

Barker, Charles, Charlotte, N. Y. 

Barnes, Abram, Rose, N. Y. 



380 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Bell, Alfred J.. S. and S. Home, Bath, N. Y. 

Billhardt, Charles. Ill West Mohawk street, Oswego, >;. Y 

Billhardt. Edward. Ill West Mohawk street, Oswego, N. Y. 

Blaisdell, William L., Martville, N. Y 

Bojd, James, Wolcott, N. Y". 

Calkins, Ensign, Jamestown, North Dakota. 

Calkins, W^, Hastings, Mich. 

Calkins, John, McCook, Neb. 

Carrier, A. A., 125 Davis street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Carroll, Lawrence, Seneca Falls, N. Y. 

Carter, Jabez, Jr., Fair Haven, N. Y. 

Carter, William, Ashland Centre, Mich. 

Castler, Marcus B.. Chittenango. N. Y'. 

Chaddock. Lieut. T. J.. North Rose, N. Y'. 

Clapp, Cassius M., Huron, N. Y'. 

Clark, Timothy, Hannibalville, N. Y". 

Culliford, Eugene, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Currau, Jacob, Spring Lake, N. Y. 

Dean, Theodore S., North Wolcott, N. Y'. 

Depew, John, North Wolcott. N. Y. 

Devoe, J. H., Harvey, 111. 

Duell, L. P., Marion, N. Y. 

Dunbar, Dorus, Lock Berlin, N. Y''. 

Duncan, Charles. Mantua, Ohio. 

Eygnor, Abram, North Wolcott, N. Y'. 

Fleming, Ebenezer, Rockford. 111. 

Fowler, Merritt F., Wolcott, N. Y. 

Gibson, Alex., Lumiuisville, N. Y. 

Grant, Willis, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Green. Rush, Chelsea, Mich. 

Haven, James, Hannibalville. N. Y. 

Henry, William, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Hodge. Alex., S. and S. Home, Bath, N. T. 

Hoffman, Edwin M., Appleton, N. Y'. 

Home, William, Sodus, N. Y. 

Johnson, David, Rose, N. Y'. 

Knapp, Isaac, Indianapolis, Ind. 

Langley, Samuel W., Rose, N. Y. 

Lovejoy, Daniel, Marion, N. Y'^. 

Loveless, George, Wolcott, N. Y''. 

Madelong, Theodore, Oswego, N. Y''. 

Marshall, Lieut. Arthur W.. Moravia, N. Y. 

Marvin, James H.. Fair Haven. N. Y. 

Mead, Dwight. South Butler. N. Y'. 

McClay, James H.. West Somerset. N. Y. 

McMaster, Lieut. J. S., Homer, N. Y. 

Merrill, J. H., Seneca Falls, N. Y. 

Miller, Samuel D., Spencer, N. Y. 

Morey, Horace, North Rose, N. Y. 



VETERAN ASSOCIATION. 381 

Munson, Charles H., 813 Lenawee street, Lansing, Mich. 

Niles, Theodore H., Johnson's Greek, N. Y. 

Pierson, F. R., South Butler, N. Y. 

Plank, Franklin, Pipestone, Minn. 

Pritchard. John, Butler Centre, N. Y. 

Kaze, B. Frank, 216 State street. Albany, N. Y. 

Rhodes, Charles C, 356 South Salina street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Rhodes, Capt. H. J., 122 Van Anden street, Auburn, N. Y. 

Rogers, Patrick, Seneca Falls, N. Y. , 

Sanford, C. H., Marion, N. Y. 

Scott, Irving, North Wolcott, N. Y. 

Silliman, Hiram, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Silliman, Robert, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Stern, Lieut. Henry, 216 Glenwood avenue, Buffalo, N. Y. 

Thomas, David H., 830 Seymour street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Thompson. William W., Hannibal, N. Y. 

Towlerton, James, Newark, N. Y. 

Tracey, Calvin B., Weedsport, N. Y. 

Tracer, Roswell, North Rose, N. Y. 

Waldi'on, Harvey M., Red Creek, N. Y. 

Wiggins, William, Red Creek. N. Y. 

Winters, Charles, Lyons, N. Y. 

Wolvin, Abram, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Wolvin, Robert, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Wood, Abram L., Clvde, N. Y. 

Wood, C. E., Clyde, N. Y. 

Woodruff, Frank M., 125 Bacon street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

COMPANY H. 

Allbright, John H.. Harlemville, N. Y. 

Angus, Elijah, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Angus, Gilbert, Clyde, N. Y. 

Earless, Romain C, Rose, N. Y. 

Birdsall, Isaac M., 53 Clifton street, Rochester, N. Y. 

Boynton, J. C, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Brown, Carlos, Clyde, N. Y. 

Burton. Lieut. Reuben. 212 Grace street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Collins. Leonard, Clyde, N. Y. 

Colvin, Lieut. Sidney T., Lake View, Lake county. Ore. 

Coombs. William H., San Angelo, Texas. 

Duell, Albert E.. 404 New Jersev avenue, Washington. D. C. 

Dunham, A. J., Clyde, N. Y. 

Forgar. Oscar, Liverpool, N. Y. 

Forncrook, J. C. Fort Scott, Kan. 

Garratt, Richard, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Gillette, A. H.. Clvde, N. Y. 

Gridley. C. L.. Waterloo. N. Y. 

Gridlev, Edward. Clvde. N. Y. 

Groesbeck. Charles S., Clvde, N. Y. 



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Hallett, Horace B., Clyde, N. Y. 

Handley, Henry, South Butler, N. Y. 

Harmon, Alfred, Palmyra, N. Y. 

Harper, Alex., Rose, N. Y. 

Hendriek, David, Fulton, N. Y. 

Hendrix, Peter, Bridgman, Mich. 

Hickok, W. F., Rose, N. Y. 

Hilts, Peter, Rose, N. Y. 

Hopkins, Almon, North Rose, N. Y. 

Howard, H. P., Rose, N. Y. 

Jeffrey, Thomas W., Mexico, N. Y. 

Kellogg, E. B., Wolcott, N. Y. 

Knight, T. C, Elbridge, N. Y. 

Lee, Charles A., Beardtown, 111. 

Lent, Lieut. C. D., Wallington, N. Y. 

Mabb, John, Sodus Point, N. Y. 

McGrain, Charles, Pultney, Steuben county, N. Y. 

McGuire, James, S. and S. Home, Bath, N. Y. 

Marsh, Cornelius, Rose, N. Y. 

Marsh, Henry, Middleville, Mich. 

Menanson, Joseph, Lyons, N. Y. 

Miller, C. H., Liverpool, N. Y. 

Peck, E. J., Wolcott, N. Y. 

Pettys, Charles V., 1822 12th street, N. W., Washington, D. 0. 

Pettys, Lucius, Savannah, N. Y. 

Pimin, Enos T., Rose, N. Y. 

Pitcher, George A., Nunda, N. Y. 

Potts, Clark, Clyde, N. Y. 

Poutrie, Dennis, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Powers, Edwin, Sioux Rapids, Iowa. 

Race, James, Clyde, N. Y. 

Sabin, George G., 104 Main street, Watertown, N. Y. 

Sager, Jacob, Clyde, N. Y. 

Seelye, Irwin, North Rose, N. Y. 

Seelye, J. J., Rose, N. Y. 

Sloan, Alfred J., Clyde, N. Y. 

Soule, Ira, Rose, N. Y. 

Soule, Ira T., Rose, N. Y. 

Stewart. Samuel, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Stickles, Robert, Clyde, N. Y. 

Taylor, Hiram, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Toepper, John G., 429 G street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 

Torrey, Addison, 207 Walton avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. 

Turner, Edward, Port Byron, N. Y. 

Vanderburg, John W., 1113 Walnut street, Des Moines, Iowa. 

Vanderpool, Isaac, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Vermilyea, A. J., Alton, N. Y. 

Vosburg, Lieut. Tunis, Mexico, Pa. 

Wadley, Martin, Clyde, N. Y. 



I 




2D LIEUT. S. F. HARRIS. 

Company I. 

Liiter. 1st Lieutenant. 



VETERAN ASSOCIATION. 383 



Waite, Stephen M., Rose, N. Y. 
Williams, Jacob, Wolcott, N. Y. 



COMPANY I. 



Anthony, George, Throopsville, N. Y. 

Becker, Lieut. D. D., Red Creek, N. Y. 

Blauvelt, James R., Port Byron, N. Y. 

Blauvelt, Peter P., Fosterville, N. Y. 

Blodgett, Charles, 9 MacMaster street. Auburn, N. Y. 

Blowers, John L., Axtel, Erie county, Ohio. 

Bowen. Alonzo, Monroe, Mich. 

Brightmire, John, Seeley Creek, N. Y. 

Bulkley, Andrew J., 22 Sheridan street. Auburn, N. Y. 

Burch, Jno H., Dryden, LaPeer county, Mich. 

Comstock, Lieut. L. C, Chicago, 111. 

Doyle, James, Auburn, N. Y. 

Elson, Henry, 5 Culver park, Rochester, N. Y. 

Fend, John, Winona, Minn. 

Frye, Moses M., 167 Genesee street, Auburn, N. Y. 

Godden, Stephen, 10 Case avenue. Auburn, N. Y. 

Graham, James, 300 Boyden street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Haley, Andrew, 221 Seymour street. Auburn, N. Y. 

Hall, Charles, Titusville, Pa. 

Harris, Lieut. Sam F., U Wright avenue. Auburn, N. Y. 

Hawkins, E. E., 10 Seminary avenue, Auburn, N. Y. 

Higgins, Charles, Montezuma, N. Y. 

Hodder, Nathaniel, 22 Easterly avenue, Auburn, N. Y. 

Hyatt, Frank, Auburn, N. Y. 

Jones, John L., 1st, 4203 Ludlow street. West Philadelphia, Pa. 

Jones, John L., 2d, Ledyard, N. Y. 

Lynch, Morris, 126 Tenth street, Springfield, Mass. ( 

Manley, Thomas, 3013 Fifth avenue, Chicago, 111. 

Merry, Libbeus, Fleming, N. Y. 

Mcfrrain, Lawrence, 214 Seymour street. Auburn, N. Y. 

McXamara, Cornelius, State street. Auburn, N. Y. 

Miles, Thomas, Union Springs, N. Y. 

Monroe, Willard. Modena, Ulster county, N. Y. 

Morgan, C. A., S. and S. Home, Bath, K Y. 

Murphy, James, 132 Fulton street. Auburn, N. Y. 

Murphy, Michael. 77 Washington street, Auburn, N. Y. 

Kegus, John J., Hartford, N. Y. 

Northcott. J. R., 664 Queen street, Toronto, Canada. 

Oakley, Lester. Fleming. N. Y. 

Oliver, O., Ledyard, N. Y. 

O'Tool, Patrick, Owasco, N. Y. 

Parker, Joseph, Plvmouth, N. H. 

Perkins, H. E., Elyria, Ohio. 

Piatt, Giles, Union Springs, N. Y. 



384 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY AETILLERY. 

Powers, Edward, Union Springs, N. Y. 

Reid, David P., Auburn, N. Y. 

Renahan, James, 23 Chase street. Auburn, N. Y. 

Reynolds, John, S. and S. Home, Bath, N. Y. 

Robinson, Lieut. John D., Auburn, N. Y. 

Rj^an, William, 70 Walnut street. Auburn, N. Y. 

Shelinburg, Peter, (Jwasco, N. Y. 

Smith, James, Poplar Ridge, N. Y. 

Smith, Johnson, 131 Erie street, Buffalo, N. Y. 

Smith, Martin, Blaine. Wash. 

Smith, Polhemus, Sherwood, N. Y. 

Swart, James, Marionette, Wis. 

Thompson, Loren, Union Springs, N. Y. 

Thompson, Orsemus, Corning, N. Y. 

Thompson, Oscar, King's Ferry, N. Y. 

Thurlow, James H., Moravia, N. Y. 

Yawger, William, Union Springs, N. Y. 

Young, Edwin, Auburn, N. Y. 

COMPANY K. 

Albright, Levi, Lysander, N. Y. 

Allen, Eli, Clyde, N. Y. 

Austin, Benjamin, Hopewell Centre, N. Y. 

Blake, C. R., Palmyra, N. Y. 

Boudiett, J. S., Oswego, N. Y. 

Bowman, W., Bad Axe, Mich. 

Boyce, I'eter, Clyde, N. Y. 

Cain, Thomas, Clyde, N. Y. 

Carpenter, George W., Lysander, N. Y. 

Colligan, John, Waterloo, N. Y. 

Cooper, Barringer, Eaton Rapids, Mich. 

Cooper, Stephen, Battle Creek, Mich. 

Crowell, Daniel, Fairport, N. Y'. 

Cunningham, Thomas, Palmyra, N. Y. 

Curran, I'atrick, 117 P>euton street. Rochester, N. Y. 

Donovan, James, 48 Adams street, Rochester, N. Y. 

Driscoll, David, 1413 Orange street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Duckett, Benjamin, Skaneateles, N. Y. 

Duckett, W. G., Pa. avenue and 22d street, Washington, D. 0. 

Eddy, Henry D., 41fi Jackson street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Fairweather, Thomas, Cheshire, Mass. 

Foote, Lieut. Oscar, Ira, N. Y. 

Green. D. C, Wolcott, N. Y. 

Groom, Volney B., Hart Lot, X. Y. 

Hadcock, Dennis, North \'i(tory, N. Y. 

Hutchins. Andrew J., Clyde, N. Y. 

Kevand, John. Weedsport, N. Y. 

King, Andrew J., Leroy, N. Y. 



VKXnilA.N" ASSOCIATION. 385 

Kiug, Obadiah, Cayuga street, Auburu, N. Y. 

Kliui', N'aleiitiue, Clyde, N. Y. 

Kuajip, Lieut. George P., 1402 West Twelfth street, Chicago, 111. 

McDougall, W. T., Clyde, N. Y. 

Moriarty, Michael, Clyde, N. Y. 

Morris, Clark, Ira, N. Y. 

Nichols, Alvah, St. Charles, Mich. 

Norton, William L., 202 West Adams street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Peokham, G. H., Ill East First street, Oswego, N. Y. 

Pettie, Edgar C, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Pierce, Charles O., Ira, N. Y. 

Prltchard. Allen, Clyde, N. Y. 

Robinson, (). T., Amsterdam, N. Y. 

Sherman, Charles, Lysander, N. Y. 

Snyder, W. H., Huron. N. Y. 

Southard, John, Cato, N. Y. 

Spickerman, John, Ira, N. Y. 

Sturge, Lieut. Philip, Weedsport, N. Y. 

Teller, James E., Granite Falls, Minn. 

Terpenniug, Wallace, South Hannibal, N. Y. 

Thomas, John C, Potterville, Mich. 

Whipple, John, Bowen's Corners, N. Y. 

COMPANY L. 

Alpeter, George H., 567 North Salina street, Syracuse, N. Y. 
Andrews, A. J., 3010 Susquehanna avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Babbitt, Charles L., 107 Van Buren street, Syracuse, N. Y. 
Barber, A. J., Mottville, N. Y. 
Buck, Daniel, Onondaga Hill, N. Y. 
Carpenter, Orlando, 1504 Spring street, Syracuse, N. Y. 
Carrier, Vaughn, Buffalo, X. Y. 
Case, George A., Onondaga Hill, N. Y. 
Clark, Charles, Weedsport, N. Y. 
Cook, C, Chittenango, N. Y. 
Cooper, George, Throopsville, N. Y. 
Dandy, Thomas, Nunica, Mich. 
Dodge, Isaac R., Spring Lake, N. Y. 
Ford, Charles A., Homer, X. Y. 

Fredonburg, Andrew, 117 East Genesee street, Auburn, N. Y. 
Garrison, Edward, Elbridge, N. Y. 
Garrison, William, 002 Allis street, Milwaukee, Wis. 
Grcgsou. Frank, 9 Genesee street. Auburn, N. Y. 
Hollisler. H. K., Rochester, N. Y. 

Horton, Charles A.. 140 Holland street, Syracuse, N. Y. 
Howe, Capt. S. Augustus. Gardner, Mass. 
Hoyt. J. L., McCook, Neb. 

Hubbaid. Henry, Lansing, Oswego county, N. Y. 
Huntington, Lieut. E. L., Mexico, N. Y. 
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386 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Hurtubise, Stephen E., Labadie^, Mo. 

Jackson, Thomas, 28 Francis street, Auburn, N. Y. 

Jewhurst, Capt. J. W., Youngstown, Ohio. 

Jones, Milton, Lansing, Oswego county, N. Y. 

June, Morris F., 532 Seymour street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Kibbie, A. M., Homer, N. Y. 

Laughlin, George, Seneca Falls, N. Y. 

Long, William E., Minneto, N. Y. 

Mansfield, Rup6rt E., Charlestown, S. C. 

Marion, Napoleon, Oswego, N. Y. 

Marshall, George C, Five Corners, N. Y. 

Martin, George, Clay's Corners, N. Y. 

Mosner, Peter, 413 Sand street, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Mulvey, Frank, 1 Grove avenue, Auburn, N. Y. 

Murphy, Thomas, 212 State street, Auburn, N. Y. 

O'Brien, Patrick, S. and S. Home, Bath, N. Y. 

Peraux, Peter, Oswego, N. Y. 

Quick, Lieut. T. D., Garland, Pa. 

Radway, Fred P., Onondaga Valley, N. Y. 

Robinson, Lieut. Charles, Toledo, Ohio. 

Rockfellow, Victor, Oswego, N. Y. 

Sinclair, Capt. F. A., Mottville, N. Y. 

Sinclair, James, Mottville, N. Y. 

Sinclair, Lieut. William, Phoenix, N. Y. 

Smith, John, Oswego, N. Y. 

Souls, Hobart, 12 Marv street. Auburn, N. Y. 

Spaulding, C. J., Hotel Brozell, Bufifalo, N. Y. 

Stacey, Alfred E., Elbridge, N. Y. 

Stevens, E. P., Mexico, N. Y. 

Stoyell, John, 1027 Lawrence street. Topeka, Kan. 

Toner, John, Hillsdale, Mich. 

Walker, William V., Moravia, N. Y. 

Webster, A. D., Pulaski, N. Y. 

Wickes, Jared, City Hall, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Wilcox, Stephen, Grand Rapids, Mich. 

Willis, Jno G., Oswego, N. Y. 

Wilson. George H., Rockford, 111., Box 1715. 

WMnkworth, John, 911 Avery avenue, Syracuse, N. Y. 

COMPANY M. 

Abbey, Lieut. A. M.. Richland, Mich. 
Avery, B. L., Genoa. N. Y. 
Avery, George, Alexander, N. Y. 
Bartlett, Jno. W., Creston, Iowa. 
Bates, George W.. Lodge Pole, Neb. 
Beitz, Charles L.. Moravia, N. Y. 
Benton, E. J., Batavia, N. Y. 
Bowman, G. W., Pinkney, Mich. 



VETERAN ASSOCIATION. 387 

Brower. A. W., Sodus Centre, N. Y. 

Butler, Frederick, Albion. N. Y. 

Carmel, John, Mumford, N. Y. 

Carnej. James. Detroit, Mieb. 

Connor, John, Pavilion Centre, N. Y. 

Cox, Benjamin. Bergen, N. Y. 

Crittenden, Lieut. T. J., Bergen, N. Y. 

Davenport, N., South Butler, N. Y. 

Delano, E. C, Clyde, N. Y, 

Demarv, S., Attica, N. Y. 

Eddy. W. A., Morley, Mich. 

Forbes, Orson J., Leroy, X. Y. 

Fritsche, Herman, Java, N. Y. 

Garratt, W. L., Watervliet, Mich. 

Gloir, Paul, Alexander, N. Y. 

Griffin, Charles R., Batavia, N. Y. 

Griffls, John, Batavia, N. Y. 

Hassett, John, S. and S. Home. Bath, N. Y. 

Hatch, James C. Bergen, N. Y. 

Humphrey. Amos. Darien Centre, N. Y. 

Hutchins, M. D., Dryden, N. Y. 

Jones, David, Attica, N. Y. 

Knapp, Albert, Bergen, N. Y. 

Lapp. H., Bennington, N. Y. 

Livingston. A. H., Missouri Valley, Iowa. 

Lock, Edwin. Lockport. N. Y. 

Lockwood, Xorman A., Muir, Mich. 

Lybolt. Alonzo, Monticello, N. Y. 

Lybolt. Arch., 280 West 127th street. New York city. 

Lybolt, L. A., West Damascus, Pa. 

Mcintosh. Angus, Churchville, N. Y. 

McMillan, Arch., Hayes City. Kan. 

Minturn, W. W., Lansing, Mich. 

Morgan. Israel. Sodus Centre. N. Y. 

Moses. Frank S., Arcadia Valley, Neb. 

Moulton, E., Batavia. N. Y. 

O'Donnell. Michael. 419 Second ave., N. E., Washington, D C 

Parrish. Lieut. F. N.. Churchville. N. Y. 

Patrick, Corydon M.. Hebron, Neb. 

Pearsall, Levi, Moravia, N. Y. 

Peck, George W., Newfleld, N. Y. 

Pollock. John P., New Hartford, Iowa. 

Pond. E. H., Greenville. Mich. 

Randolph. W. H.. Bergen, N. Y. 

Rich. Mortimer, East Bethany, N. Y. 

Robertson. George W.. 130 E street, Lincoln. Neb. 

Rosecrants. E. F.. Union Springs, N. Y. 

Royce. Day. Niles, N. Y. 

Shadbolt. H. Edwin, Alexander, N. Y. 



388 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Smith, Wallace, Alexander, N. Y. 

Spring, Scott, Attica, N. Y. 

Stewart, Alex. C, Union Springs, N. Y. 

Thompson, Orville, Morley, Mich. 

Van Hoesen, J. P., Hudson. N. Y. 

Vishion, H. W., 73 Michigan street, BuflEalo, N. Y. 

Ward, Edwin, Batavia, N. Y. 

Warren, J., Springville, N. Y. 

Wickers, J. C, Darien, N. Y. 

Wing, E. B., Attica, N. Y. 

Wing, Stephen P., Flint, Mich. 

Zweitche, Christian, Alexander, N. Y. 

ASSOCIATION OF COlirANY M SURVIVORS. 

Somewhat remote from the other companies of the regi- 
ment, the veterans of M Company effected an organization of 
their own in 1887, and have met regularly since. The attend- 
ance and the character of the exercises indicate a deal of local 
pride and interest in the annual gatherings, which have been 
held as follows, with the named officers : 

1887, Oct. 13, Attica. Pres., Albert H. Knapp; Sec, H. W. 
Vishion. 

1888, June 28, LeRoy. Pres., John Connor; Sec, H. W. Vishion. 

1889, June 27, LeRoy. Pres., F. N. Parish; Sec, H. W. Vishion. 

1890, June 26, Batavia. Pres., Eugene B. Wing; Sec, J. O. 
GriflBs. 

1891, June 25, Batavia. Pres., Edward F. Moulton; Sec, E. J. 
Benton. 

1892, June 30, Batavia. Pres., John O. Griffis; Sec, E. J. Ben 
ton. 

1893, June 29, Bergen. Pres., Josiah T. Crittenden; Sec, F. N. 
Parish. 

1894, June 28, Attica. Pres., David S. Spring; Sec, F. N. Par 
ish. 

1895, June 27, Churchvillc Pres., Albert H. Knapp; Sec, F. N. 
Parish. 

1896, June 25, Bergen. Pres., Albert H. Knapp; Sec, F. N. 
Parish. 

1897, June 24, Alexander. Pres.. Albert H. Moulton; Sec, F. 
N. Parish. 

1898, June 30, Batavia. Pres., Edwin Ward; Sec, F. N. Parish. 

1899, June 29, Batavia. Pres., Mrs. J. O. Griffis; Sec, Mrs. F. X. 
Parish. 

The next meeting is assigned for Batavia with J. O. (Jriffis. 
President, and F. N. Parish, Secretary; to be held the last 
Thursday in June, 1900. 

The names borne upon the company raembersliip are as fol- 
lows. The post office is in New York unless otherwise stated: 



VETERAN ASSOCIATION. 



389 



Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Anson S. Wood, Wolcott. 

Captain Charles W. Hough, Batavia (honorary). 

Adjutant W. DeAY. Pringle, Hastings, Minn. 

Lieutenant Asahel M. Abbey. Richland, Mich. 

Lieutenant Josiah T. Crittenden, Bergen. 

Lieutenant Robert C Worthington, Fowlerville, Mich. 

Avery, Benjamin L., Genoa. Manney, Jas. H., Lynn, Wis. 

Avery, George, Alexander. 

Bartlett, John W., Creston, la. 

Benton, Edwin J., Batavia. 



Bowman. G.W., Cambria, Mich. 
Bradley, C. W., I'rinceton, 111. 
Blower, A. W., Sodus Centre. 
Cleveland, C. J., Chicago, 111. 
Colt, Alva N. Batavia. 
Connelly, Henry. Newton, Mo. 



Manney, Thos. J., Wurtzboro. 
Marvin, A., Derby, Mich. 
Miller, David, Rodney, Ont. 
Morgan, Israel, Sodus Centre. 
Moses, Frank, Arcadia, Neb. 
Moulton, Albert H., Alexander. 
Munger, Lucius A., Tracy, Cal. 
Munt, John, LeRoy. 
Nichols, M. W., Detroit, Mich. 



Connor, John, Favilion Centre. O'Donnell, M., Wash., D. C. 



Parish, F. N., Churchville, N. Y. 
Peard, J. J.. Campbell, Cal. 
Pearsall, Levi, ]\Ioravia. 
Plant, Robert, North Chili. 
Pond, E. H., Greenville, Mich. 
Randolph, Wm. H., Bergen. 



Cox, Benjamin, Bergen. 
Delano, E. C, Sodus Centre. 
Demary, Sylvester, Attica. 
Dodson, Earl A., Batavia. 
Eastwood. Elias, Mumford. 
Eddy. Wni. A., Morley, Mich. 

Forbes, Orson J., LeRoy, N. Y. Rice, Lyman, Buffalo 
Foster, H., Council Grove, Kan. Rich, Alonzo, Grinnell, la. 
Fritsche, Herman, Alexander. 
Gloir, Paul, Attica. 
Godfrey. Arthur, Eaton, Mich. 
Griflis. John O., Batavia. 
Hassett. John, Bath. 
Hollenbeck, E. J., Mancelona, 
Mich. 



Humphrey, Amos, Darien 

Center. 
Hntchins. ^Miles, Dryden. 
Kidder, James, Crittenden. 
Kna]ij), Albert H., Bergen. 
Lapp. Henry, Bennington. 
Locke, E., Cedar Rapids, Mich. 
Lyons. Elias, Attica. 
Mcintosh. Angus, Churchville. 



Rich, Mortimer, E. Bethany. 
Richmond, Sidney, Rochester. 
Rogers, George, Buffalo. 
Shadbolt, Edwin, Alexander. 
Smead, Charles, Pavilion. 
Smith, Wallace M., Batavia. 
Spring, David S., Attica. 
Schiller, John D., Niles, Mich. 
Taylor, Stephen G., Chapman. 
Van Curan, Charles, Corfu. 
Vishion, Henry W., Buffalo. 
Ward, Edwin, Batavia. 
Warren. John J., Springville. 
Wickers, J. C, Darien Centre. 
Wing, Eugene B., Attica. 
Wing, Stephen P.. Flint. Mich. 



M(vMillcn. A., Hayes City, Kan. Zweitsche. Christian, Alexander 



390 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

CHAPTER XXVIII. 

Personal Experiences of the Civil War. 

By MBS. Janet W. Seward. 

Written for "The Fortnightly," a Woman's Literary Club in Auburn. N. Y., January 

20th, 1898. 

I was married on June 27th, 1860. The war began, as you 
know, in April, 1861. 

The first regiment raised here was the 19th New York State 
Volunteers; John S. Clark, Colonel; my husband's cousin, Clar- 
ence A. Seward, Lieutenant Colonel; the Rev. Henry Fowler, 
pastor of my church, the Central Presbyterian. Chaplain. 

The regiment must have a stand of colors, so a meeting of 
ladies was called. I was one of a committee appointed to raise 
money and procure the flags. We went to George Clough, the 
artist, and he painted the "coat-of-arms of the state of New 
York" on the blue banner, from a picture of it which I found 
in the State Constitution. 

The regiment was then in camp near Elmira. This commit- 
tee, with several other ladies, accompanied by a committee of 
gentlemen, went to Elmira, and Charles C Dwight presented 
the regimental banner and B. F. Hall the national colors, in 
behalf of the ladies of Auburn. 

My first sight of the active operations of the war was in 
September of 1861, when I went with Mrs. Seward and Fanny, 
my husband's mother and sister, to Washington. At Havre de 
Grace we came upon the first camp stationed there to guard the 
railroad and ferry. All the rest of the way through Baltimore 
and on to Washington, soldiers were doing guard and picket 
duty along the railroad. It was a novel sight to see these "Blue 
Coats" in almost a continuous line for more than 1.50 miles. 
some guarding, some building block-houses, some washing or 
cooking, some asleep on the bare ground, others surrounding 
small camp-fires cleaning their arms, many smoking or singing 
as they performed their various duties. 

Soon after reaching Washington, we went one afternoon to 
drive with Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Seward, visiting several of the 
camps and earthworks. Mr. Lincoln was very cordial and kind 
to me, explaining witli great interest all which we saw en route. 

At another time Mr. Seward took Fannv and me to the White 




MBS. LT. Coi-OSKL Seward. • Nei.i.ie ' Sew aru (aged one year). 

Seward Home. Fort Mansfield. 



PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF THE CIVIL WAR. 391 

House to call on the president. We found him in his library 
upstairs, and were received with the utmost kindness and sim- 
plicity. 

A few days later Fanny and I accompanied Mr. Seward to 
Baltimore, and from there to Fort McHenry to see General 
Dix. who was in command. We were received and entertained 
by Mrs. Dix and two daughters, while Mr. Seward was in con- 
sultation with the general. 

I remember the deep impression that the big fort made upon 
ns, with its guns, the old casemates brightened by the presence 
of handsome young oiHcers and gay young women. At dinner 
there was a long table full of guests. I was seated at Mrs. Dix's 
right hand, beside one of her daughters, with Fanny opposite. 
Mr. Seward sat by the general, as they wished to continue their 
conference. This fort soon after this visit became famous as a 
place of detention for prominent secessionists. 

On another occasion we went with Mr. Seward to call upon 
General Scott. The handsome old hero was sitting upon his 
piazza with some of his staff oflQcers. He received us with 
much ceremony and courtesy, inviting us into his military 
oflSce. saying, "Perhaps these young ladies would like to see 
how an old soldier lives.'" He was as straight as an arrow, 
and towered so far above me that he seemed like a giant. 

We soon after came home, leaving Washington one great 
growing camp of soldiers, and finding Auburn, if possible, 
more than ever aroused by the war spirit. 

In the fall of 1S61. Quartermaster General Meigs appealed 
to the loyal families of the country for contributions of blankets 
for the use of the army. Mrs. Seward, knowing from personal 
observation the necessity for this appeal, suggested the organi- 
zation of a "ladies' union society." Accordingly, we formed 
a committee and issued a card referring to General Meigs" call, 
asking that blankets be sent to Corning Hall. From this grew 
the organization of the Ladies' Aid Society of Auburn. 

The loyal women generally throughout the Xorth organized 
"soldiers" aid societies,'" spending their time cutting out gar- 
ments, sewing, scraping lint and rolling bandages. We brought 
home many garments to make. Besides this, much of our spare 
time was occupied knitting socks for the soldiers. 

Our society continued this work throughout the war. Pre- 
vious to the formation of the "Aid Society,"' the "Good Samari- 



392 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

tan Society," of which Mrs. Alvah Worden, Mrs. Seward's sis- 
ter, was president, had collected large quantities of sanitary 
stores and clothing, which were forwarded from time to time to 
the "National Sanitary Commission." This society also con- 
tinued its work until the close of the war. 

My husband and Clinton MacDougall had lately started in the 
banking business. One day in the fall of 1861, MacDougall 
came to see me and said, "One of us ought to enlist, and I have 
told your husband tliat I must be the one, as he has a wife 
and I have no one to care for, so I am going." Mrs. Seward, 
Fanny and I helped to fit out "our soldier," as we called him, 
and he soon went away as a captain in the 7oth Regiment. 

In 1862 Captain MacDougall came home from Florida 
wounded, and at Mrs. Seward's invitation, came to our house, 
and we nursed him for several weeks. 

In February and March, 1862, I spent six weeks in Wash- 
ington. Mrs. Seward and Fanny were in Philadelphia, where 
Fanny was studying French. The Washington family at that 
time consisted of Mr. Seward^ Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Seward, 
Colonel Augustus Seward, the oldest son, and myself. There 
were many receptions and visits. The oflBcers' uniforms mad'i 
the receptions very gay in appearance, and almost all the con- 
versation was about the war. 

Every Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Frederick Seward held a 
ladies' reception, and every other Saturday evening a large gen- 
eral reception was given, when the house would be filled to 
overflowing. General and Mrs. McClellan always came. The 
general was then in command of the Army of the Potomac. 

At the President and Mrs. Lincoln's Tuesday afternoon re- 
ceptions, the ladies of the Cabinet always assisted Mrs. Lin- 
coln, Mrs. Frederick Seward occupying the first place, as the 
representative of the wife of the secretary of state. We were 
all in full evening dress, the gentlemen in dress coats, as was 
the custom of the time. Mrs. Lincoln was gorgeous with a 
wreath of large white roses around her head, which, as her face 
was round and full, was not very becoming. 

I went with Mrs. Frederick Seward to Arlington House to call 
upon the officers' wives who were quartered there. It was a 
grand old mansion, and occupied by General Robert E. Lee 
until the beginning of the war. One of the ladies invited us 
to her room, and gave us pieces of the china that was presented 



PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF THE CIVIL WAR. 393 

to Martha Washington by General Lafayette, she having found 
a box of broken pieces in the attic. 

I wrote to my husband at this time: "The Comte de Paris, 
Due de Chartres and I'rince de Joinville were here to dinner 
last night. They appeared so pleased to see me again. The 
count asked how you were, and a great many questions about 
you; said he hoped that he would meet you again." 

They had been traveling through the country a short time 
before and came to Auburn with a letter to my husband, and 
we entertained them while here. These three princes of the 
Eoyal House of Orleans arrived in Washington in September, 
1861, the Prince de Joinville, son of King Louis Philippe, and 
his nephews, the Comte de Paris and Due de Chartres. the 
Comte de Paris being lineal heir of the throne of France. The 
two young men came to offer their services and peril their lives 
for the t^nion, serving as captains in our army. 

In the summer of 1862, there were more calls for troops, and 
the 111th and 138th Kegiments were quickly raised in response. 
My husband was commissioned lieutenant colonel of the 138th 
Regiment, although I did not know it until a few days later. 

Of course we talked about my husband's going, but I was in 
hopes he would not have to do so; but one afternoon, while I 
was spending the day with my mother, who was not well, he 
came in with his hand behind him, sat down before me and 
unwrapped a parcel and gave to me a large photograph of him- 
self. I knew instantly that he was going to leave me. I hope 
that I took it bravely, but I can not exactly remember. After 
that, there were a great many preparations to make and the 
time went altogether too fast. 

One day, while our regiment was forming, I was told that 
a lady wished to see me. I found her to be one of my calling 
acquaintances. She said, "I have come to request you to ask 
your husband to persuade my husband not to go to the war; 
I can not let him go."' "But," said I, "how can I do that? My 
husband is going." "Oh," said she, "your husband is going as 
lieutenant colonel, while my husband is only a lieutenant." 
"Well," I replied, "it is just as hard for me to have my husband 
leave me as it is for you to have yours leave you, and I can not 
see what the difference of rank has to do with it." 

On the 11th of September. 1862, our first daughter was born. 
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unusual sound, and listening, found that it was the steady 
tramp of many feet passing the house. No other sound but 
a few words of command in a lowered voice that I knew so 
well. It was our regiment marching to take the . train for 
Washington. It was really to me the most mournful sound 
that I ever heard. No drum, no fife, nothing but the quick, 
firm steps; and all the stillness was for my sake. My husband 
was permitted to stay a few days longer, and then joined his 
regiment near Washington, where they were in "Camp Nellie 
Seward," named in honor of our little girl. 

One day in December came a great surprise for me. I re- 
ceived a letter telling me that our regiment, now changed to 
the 9th New York Heavy Artillery, had gone into winter quar- 
ters, and that a log-cabin was almost finished, and I was ex- 
pected to come with the baby and occupy it. There were a 
great many discussions in the families. Both our mothers said 
"Go," but the family physician, when consulted, said, "Well, 
if you do go, you will bring a dead baby home with you." Mrs. 
Seward said, "Nonsense; think of all the babies that have been 
born and brought up in log-cabins." I made my preparations 
to go; then we started one cold winter's day, Nelly three 
months old: Mrs. Worden, my husband's aunt; Mrs. Bostwick, 
my sister, and the nurse. 

When we arrived at Albany, we crossed the river in a ferry- 
boat. The shores were packed with great cakes of ice. The 
passengers had to jump down several feet on to the ice, as the 
boat could not reach the dock. We were women alone. Mrs. 
Bostwick took Nelly and jumped; then the rest of us followed, 
with bags and bundles. There were no drawing-room cars in 
those days, and there was always a general rush for seats in the 
crowded, uncomfortable cars. We staid at the Astor House in 
New York over night. 

Leaving Mrs. Bostwick in New York, we started early next 
morning. After passing Philadelphia, we began to see camps 
occasionally. Through Baltimore and on to Washington, the 
railroads were guarded. Everywhere we stopped, soldiers were 
on duty. At one place, while the train was waiting, I was hold- 
ing the baby at the window. There were several soldiers stand- 
ing looking at us. A guard as he passed looked up at the 
baby and raised his cap. At that. Aunty Worden opened the 
window and said, "A soldier's baby." Then all the men waved 
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When we arrived in the long, dark depot at Washington, as 
I stepped off the car with baby in my arms, I was seized by a 
tall, great-coated soldier, who said, "Give me the baby and come 
this way." I helped Aunty Worden to alight, turned and ran 
after the man, calling, "Will, Will, wait, you are carrying her 
upside down." Poor fellow! He had never carried a baby 
before. 

We received a warm welcome at our father's house, where 
we spent the night. I was told that an army-wagon would 
stop for our trunks in the morning, and we would go out to 
camp in the afternoon. My husband came after breakfast, and 
we went out and bought a cradle and table furniture. Every- 
thing else he had already provided for our comfort. After 
lunch, he hurried back to his duties. It was a great amuse- 
ment to the family when the big army-wagon, with its white 
cover, drawn by six mules, stopped at the door and took in 
trunks, cradle, etc. 

In the afternoon, our brother, Colonel Augustus Seward, 
went wltli us in the family carriage. Our camp was situated 
near Tennallytown, six miles from Washington, out through 
Georgetown. As we were passing Georgetown, the nurse sud- 
denly exclaimed, "Oh ! Mrs. Seward, we have forgotten a wash- 
tub." So we stopped, bought a tub and put it on the front of 
the carriage, much, I think, to the disgust of the dignified 
coachman in livery, a gentleman of color. The roads were 
very rough, the red-clay soil being badly cut up with the con- 
stant passage of the heavy army-wagons. 

Arriving at Tennalljirown, we turned into a road across the 
fields, going a mile towards the Potomac river, and a mile from 
the famous chain bridge. We came first to Fort Reno, where 
one-half of our regiment was encamped, under command of 
Colonel Welling, who had built a log-house in a pine-grove. 
Half a mile beyond, out in an open field, we found Fort Mans- 
field, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Seward, the other 
half of the regiment being encamped there. 

It was about o o'clock, the sun just going down, the beauti- 
ful rosy light tinting the white tents, and throwing a soft 
glow over the landscape. We easily found the only log-cabin 
there, and drove to the door. I could not understand the mean- 
ing of the perfect quiet. There was no one in sight excepting 
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was just Opposite our cabin. The guard saluted Colonel Au- 
gustus Seward and told us to go into the house. We entered 
a good-sized room with a bunk, or rough bedstead, in one corner, 
a table, the cradle, four chairs and a rocking-chair, a cunning 
little stove for burning wood, and a carpet on the floor. Back 
of this room was a kitchen and a pantry off, with stairs going 
up to the loft, where there was another bunk for the nurse. 
Augustus made a fire in the stove. 

When we were nearly unpacked, a man came running in to 
receive us. He was Henry Fowler, known in Auburn as 
"Banty Fowler." I said, "Where is everybody?" He answered, 
"At dress-parade; the colonel will be here soon; it is almost 
over." And in a few njoments the companies came marching 
back to their quarters, and my husband came in, giving us a 
warm welcome. 

The nurse and I made the house look very homelike. I had 
taken red curtains and put them up at the two windows in the 
sitting-room. I found Banty, as we all called him, putting the 
tea-kettle over, and discovered that he was the colonel's cook 
and maid-of-allwork, and a real good cook he was, too. Our 
bed was a tick filled with good clean straw, over it a pair of 
gray army-blankets. I brought with me sheets, pillow-cases, 
pillows and an old-fashioned blue bedspread of my mother's. 

I remember being awakened one night by a peculiar sen- 
sation about my head, and found the wind was blowing through 
the cracks between the logs so hard that my hair was blowiug 
about my face. The next day I jjinued newspapers to the logs 
all around the bed and cradle. With all the wind and fresh 
air, not one of us had a cold all winter, nor were any of us 
sick but once, when my husband had a sharp attack of malarial 
fever. 

I must tell you about a funny little Italian doctor that we 
employed in Washington because he was a homeopathist. Dr. 
Horatio Robinson told nie to have the baby vaccinated, and 
sent me a (luill with the virus in it. I sent for the doctor, and 
asked him to attend to the baby. He took the quill, looked at 
it, asked about it, and said, "T will come to-morrow morning; 
I never saw anything like this," and took the (luill away with 
him. He came the next morning and vaccinated the baby with 
the little particles from the tube. It did not take, and when 
we asked about it, we found that he had used the sand that 



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the little glass tube of virus was packed in. Fortunately, baby 
did not take the small-pox. 

Our camp at Fort Mansfield was located in the rear of the 
fort. It was laid out in company streets, the men's tents fac- 
ing each other about thirty feet apart, the respective company 
oflBcers" tent.s facing each street. Then came the staff officers' 
tents, then the headquarters tent, and back of that and facing 
it our log-cabin, connected by a corduroy walk through the 
mud. We had very jolly times in our little house; entertained 
the officers and wives, two at a time, as our table would hold 
only four, and many an evening we played whist and euchre 
with Major Taft and Quartermaster Knowles, Xelly fast asleep 
in her cradle in the corner of the room. I never thought of our 
voices disturbing her, and I do not remember that they did. 

One Sunday morning I happened to look out of the door, and 
was surprised to see my husband coming up the company street, 
and a soldier running after him. I was just about to scream 
to him, as the man looked very angry, when the guard ran and 
grabbed the soldier by the collar. My husband turned, looked 
at them, then walked over and handed me a loaded pistol, and 
then went back. It seems that the poor soldier was crazy 
drunk and had held off several of the guard who were trying 
to arrest him. They were all afraid of being shot, so they sent 
for the colonel, who asked the man to hand him the pistol, 
which was cocked and pointed at him, but received in reply 
these words, "Don't come near me, Colonel Seward; I would 
rather shoot any man in the regiment than you ; but, damn you, 
I will shoot you if you lay hands on me." The colonel looked 
him straight in the eye, saying kindly. "I know you will not 
shoot me; give me your revolver." And the man did instinct- 
ively as commanded, and handed him the weapon. I have 
heard ray husband say that he felt that he came nearer being 
killed by that man than in any of the battles. 

We had a great many callers from Washington and Auburn 
at different times — the president, members of the Cabinet, 
foreign ministers and others, all curious to see how we lived in 
camp. I wish I had thought to have kept a record of them. 

Early in February, 1863, I went into Washington with Nelly 
to visit Mrs. Seward, while my husband was sitting on court- 
martial, which took him away from camp the most of the time. 
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ordered to leave that night on an important secret mission to 
Louisiana. He was gone about three weeks. We did not hear 
a word from him until he arrived back in New York, nor could 
we tell where he had gone. Oh ! how glad we were to get back 
to our little cabin again. 

As long as the roads were good, Mr. and Mrs. Seward came 
out every few days to see the baby, but in the spring the roads 
were so cut up by the heav.y army-wagons, and the mud was 
so deep, that nothing but an array-wagon or a horse alone could 
get through them, and for six weeks they could not get out 
to see us, nor I in to see them. Then there came a very beautiful 
day, and my husband proposed that I should go in on horse- 
back, as he and the quartermaster were going; so I did, but oh, 
what a ride! Our horses had to walk all the six miles, most of 
the way by the fences on the grass, or sinking in the mud to 
their knees. 

As the warm weather came on, I was surprised one day to 
find a soldier making a garden at the side of the house, which 
he filled with wild flowers. I went out to admire them and 
thank him, when he said, ''You don't remember me; I used to 
make garden for your mother, Mrs. Watson; and what a pretty 
garden she had!" Many a morning I would find a new wild 
flower planted before I was up. After the flowers were gone 
and the sun was strong, we having the shade of only one old 
apple-tree, on the east side of the house, the men cut and set 
around the house evergreen trees. Their shade was very grate- 
ful to us. The soldiers were all fond of the baby, and brought 
all sorts pf things for her amusement. One day it was a young 
crow, which Banty and I succeeded in taming so that he would 
hop in and eat with us at the table. This was great fun for 
Nelly. 

There were constant rumors that the enemy might attack 
the Chain Bridge, which was only a mile from us, and they were 
making frequent raids, so one afternoon in May, just about 
sunset, the long roll, the signal of an attack, was sounded. 
The companies all rushed to arms, and Mary and I received or- 
ders to pack up and go into Washington. We started in a 
little one-horse wagon tliat we had been using, and a soldier 
drove us in by the light of the full moon, taking pains not to 
forget the countersign, that we gave to the pickets, as we passed 
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ened the family, by the news that we were running from the 
eneniT, but quieted their fears by saying that the men were 
getting so careless and lazy that the lieutenant colonel gave 
them the alarm, but had to send his family in to give it the 
effect of reality. I did not go back to our dear little cabin, 
much to my regret, as there were frequent alarms, and raids 
by the guerrillas, as well as rumors that the regiment was to 
be moved soon, and it was getting too warm to stay in the 
south. 

We came back to Auburn, staying with Mrs. Seward. As 
we were women alone, the front of the house was closed, the 
family living in the north side and back of the house. It was 
Mrs. Seward's custom during the summer to rise early and read 
and write by a window in the north room upstairs, so the blinds 
were always open. One morning she was not as early as usual, 
but when she went in a large stone was in the middle of the 
room, and broken glass was on her chair and the floor. The 
stone had been thrown through the window, and if she had 
been sitting in the chair she would have been htirt. When she 
came to tell me about it. she said, "You had better take baby 
and go to your mother's; we may have the house burned, or 
something worse." "'No," said I, "I will not leave you alone." 
Then she said, "If you have anything very valuable, you had 
better take it away." So that afternoon I took my husband's 
photograph down to my mother's house, it being, to my mind, 
the most valuable thing that I jiossessed. This was at the time 
that the copperhead element was very active in the North, and 
we were frequently threatened with violence. 

My husband was sent in August, 1863, with four companies 
of his regiment down on the Potomac river twenty miles to a 
place called Rozier's bluff, where they built a fort or earth- 
works, called Fort Foote. It was a high bluff on the river, but 
back of it was a low marsh, known as "The Graveyard of Prince 
George County," and that, with the turning of the earth dur- 
ing the hot weather, caused a great deal of sickness among the 
men. Out of 600, 300 were sick with fever. In September I 
was making my mother a visit, and went one afternoon to the 
milliner's with my sister, Mrs. Pomeroy. While there I re- 
ceived a telegram from Mr. Seward saying. "William very sick; 
come immediately with his mother." I hurried home, while 
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packed up, and in a few hours were on our way, accompanied 
by Mr. Pomeroy. What a hard night's ride that was. We went 
by the Northern Central road, so we could get there sooner. 
There were no sleeping-cars, so we all sat in the hard, straight- 
backed seats all night, two in a seat, Mary and I taking turns 
holding the baby. We arrived in Washington early in the 
morning, so thankful to find our dear one alive, a little better, 
but desperately ill with dysentery. He was taken sick two 
days before, and the doctors said that he could not live; sent for 
his father, who had him carried on a stretcher to Washington, 
accompanied by his faithful regimental surgeon. Dr. Cham- 
berlain, who never left him until he commenced to get better. 

Sir Henry Holland, physician to Queen Victoria, was at the 
time visiting Mr. Seward, and hearing how sick his son was, 
asked to see him. After he had carefully examined the patient, 
he said to Mr. Seward, "The young surgeon is doing well; I 
think your son will recover with careful nursing; give him only 
mutton broth; it is the most soothing nourishment in his dis- 
ease." I remember how pleased we all were with Sir Henry, 
he was so kind and interested for us. 

With the good care of the doctors and his mother, my hus- 
band was well enough to come home in October. We had been 
here only about a week when he was taken with typhoid fever, 
and for three dismal mouths he had a hard fight for his life. 
There were no trained nurses then. His mother and I took all 
the care of him. Dr. Horatio Robinson watched him day and 
night, and with his constant care and Dr. Robinson, Sr.'s, 
counsel, he finally recovered. 

In February, my husband went back to his command at Fort 
Foote. Houses had been built there for the otKcers. Major 
Taft, who had been in command during the lieutenant colonel's 
absence, was occupying the colonel's house while one was build- 
ing for him, so I had to remain in Washington for the plaster 
to dry in the major's house; but it took so long that finally I 
moved down with my mother, who had come on to make me a 
visit. 

Our house at Fort Foote was built of boards battened and 
painted di'ab. There was a large room in the centre, with a 
front and back door, a stairway going up to a loft over this 
room and a pantry under the stairs. On each side was a small 
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room. The major, his wife and three children occupied one 
room until their house was finished. Mother and the nurse, 
Mary Shiels, occupied the loft, and were very comfortable 
excepting when the rain came through the board roof. A tent 
at the back served as a kitchen, where Banty Fowler con- 
tinued to cook us good things. His buckwheat cakes were fine, 
and the oysters and shad that he brought from the fishing boats 
that came up the river were the best that I ever ate. The shad 
were so fresh that Banty used to say they turned over in the 
pan while he was cooking them. 

We were much more stylish at this fort, and had more com- 
pany. Major Taft and Quartermaster Knowles had their fam- 
ilies, and several of the captains their wives with them. Many 
general otHcers as well as citizens came down to see the fort, 
and we entertained the most of them. 

Fort Foote was the largest and most complete earthwork that 
was built for the defense of Washington, and I believe is still 
standing. It commanded the approaches by the river for sev- 
eral miles, and its great guns would make it exceedingly dififl- 
cult for an enemy to get past it. There had never been such 
large guns mounted before as it contained, and it seemed to me 
that the soldiers (it took three or four hundred at a time) would 
never be able to get them up the bluff and into position. The 
balls fired from them were so heavy that I could not even turn 
one over on the ground, each weighing 500 pounds, and re- 
quired 100 pounds of powder to fire them. When fired, the men 
were instructed to raise on their toes and open their mouths to 
lessen the effect of the concussion. 

One day there came down the president, secretary of war, 
and several general officers, with their wives, to see the guns 
fired. Careful preparation and distance measurements had 
been made for the experiment; a large target placed upon a raft 
had been anchored near the Virginia shore, about two miles 
below. The men had practiced until they felt sure of their 
aim. Just as the party were assembling to witness the smash- 
ing of the target with one of the great balls, the colonel was 
astonished and chagrined to see through his glass a small party 
of rebels row out from the shore, cut the anchor ropes, and 
quickly tow the target around a bend of the river out of sight; 
so the firing had to be made at other objects of an unmeasured 
distance. 
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I gave them lunch, setting the tables in one of the great 
bomb-proofs, as the house was not large enough, and then took 
the ladies all about the quarters. The view from our window 
was very beautiful, overlooking the river and the Virginia shore 
opposite. About five miles below was Fort Washington, very 
picturesque, but regarded nearly useless, as stone forts had 
been proved not strong enough to withstand modern artillery. 
It was, however, garrisoned at this time. 

We officers' wives made many excursions about the country. 
1 remember once we went by boat (there was a small tug at all 
times in service at our fort) to Alexandria, there took ambu- 
lances and went to Arlington House, Contraband Camp, Sol- 
diers' Best, and several other places in Virginia. 

At another time we went to Mount Vernon, but were very 
glad to get back in our own little boat without being fired 
upon. Mount Vernon was considered neutral ground, but the 
river on each side was infested with rebel guerrilla bands that 
made the trip dangerous. Another time we went to Fairfax 
Court House, crossing the river, and using an ambulance on 
the Virginia side. 

The only time my baby was sick in camp was at Fort Foote. 
She was seriously ill at midnight. We called the young sur- 
geon. Dr. Chamberlain, but felt that he didn't know much 
about babies, being a very young man. (He confessed to me 
privately afterwards that this was the first time that he had 
been called upon to attend a baby.) At daylight my husband 
started with the little tug-boat for Washington for Dr. Verdi 
and his mother. He arrived while the family were at break- 
fast. He told what was the matter, and said, ''Where is 
mother?" His father answered, "She has been sick in bed for 
a week." "I am so sorry,'' he said, "I wanted to take her back 
with me." "She will go," was the reply. "But she can't if she 
is sick in bed." "I am sure she will go when she learns Nelly 
is sick," said his father. And sure enough, when my husband 
went to her i-oom, he found her in bed, but when he said, "Nelly 
is sick; I have come for Dr. Verdi," she got right up, saying, 
"I shall go with you," and in less than an hour she and the 
doctor were on the little boat hurrying down the river in a 
heavy storm, which tossed the boat about and drenched the 
occupants. Sucli was her beautiful, unselfish character, put- 
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of her family. You can imagine how relieved I was when she 
and the doctor came in at the door. 

Our tug went once each day to Washington for the mail and 
supplies. My windows overlooked the winding road down the 
steep bluff to the river, and we were always interested to see 
who was coming and going, but saddened when we beard, as 
we frequently did, the beat of the muffled drum, and watched 
the solemn procession, marching down to the boat, with flag 
furled, guns reversed, and slow step, following some soldier 
who had finished his service for his country. 

One day in April Major Taft came and asked me if I could 
keep a secret, as he needed my assistance. The officers were 
going to present the lieutenant colonel with a sword. I kept 
the secret, and assisted in making the arrangements. On the 
24th of April, I wrote to my mother, expressing regret that she 
had been obliged to go home before the presentation, saying: 

"Will never suspected a thing. Colonel Haskins, a one-armed 
Mexican veteran, in command of our division, and party came 
down about 12 o'clock. Cornelius Underwood and daugh- 
ter and Mr. Patty arrived on the mail-boat. I did not see much 
of Mr. Patty, he is so shy, but he had Nelly in his arms during 
the presentation. After that, the companies were formed into 
a hollow square. Will was standing near Colonel Haskius, 
and I near him. We were all by the house; had seats under 
the trees. x\s the square was formed, two men started 
from headquarters, one with a table, the other with the box. 
When Will saw that, he said, 'Well, what is all this about?' 
Colonel Haskins said, 'I think it is time you knew; there is to 
be a sword presentation here to-day; that's what it all means.' 
Then I asked Will if he didn't know about it. He said, 'No, 
this is the first.' We were all invited inside the square, and 
Captain William Wood made a very handsome presentation 
speech. Will appeared perfectly cool and self-possessed, re- 
ceived the sword very gracefully, and made a neat little speech 
in return. I was so sorry you were not here. I know that yon 
would have been as proud of Will as I was. He commenced 
by saying he was perfectly surprised, although he knew an 
officer should never be surprised, but they must make allow- 
ance for him, as he was only a volunteer. After that the sword, 
sash and belt were put on, and Will conducted a short drill, 
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oysters, raw and stewed, coffee, cake and pickles. We enter- 
tained, I should think, about forty people; had plenty for them, 
and everything was satisfactory, the guests leaving between 
4 and 5 o'clock. It is so warm now that we do not need fires. 
Nelly is out of doors most of the time. The trees at the back of 
the house are nearly in full leaf. It seems to me as if I could 
see them open." 

On May 10th, about 9 o'clock in the morning, came orders 
for my husband, with his command, to report to Colonel Well- 
ing, at Arlington, Va. As soon as possible, we packed up as 
many things as we could take, leaving the rest. I wrote, "I 
came up to Washington on the tug-boat at 2 o'clock, leaving 
just as the companies marched down to take their boats. It 
is real hard to leave such a pleasant place, although I had 
been expecting it for a week." 

Our regiment was sent from Arlington to Fort Richardson, 
and from there to Fort Reynolds, where the lieutenant colonel's 
headquarters was in an old-fashioned farm-house. Soon after, 
the regiment being ordered to the front, my husband came for 
me one morning with an ambulance, and we went to Alexan- 
dria and purchased such necessary articles as he thought he 
could carry with him, packing them in a small mess-chest. 
One thing I remember was a piece of dried beef, which he after- 
wards tied to the bow of his saddle, and carried as long as it 
lasted, cutting off a piece occasionally on the march. I went 
back with him to the old farm-house, staying until the next 
day. While there, I sewed his two army-blankets together, 
making a sleeping bag, which he afterwards used most of the 
time when they were without tents. 

On the 18th of May, 1864, the 9th Artillery came together 
and marched to Belle Plain. Nelly and I were with Mr. Sew- 
ard in Washington. I was sure to stay in the house, fearing 
that my husband might come and find me away. He did come 
on the afternoon of the 21st of May, saying that they were 
ordered to join the Army of the Potomac, and that Colonel 
Welling had come up with him and resigned his commission, 
as he would not go to the front. After he had finished his 
business with Colonel Welling at the War Department, he had 
time only for a hurried dinner; then Mr. Seward and I went 
with him to the river, where we found the boat that had 
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TLe next day being Sunday, Mr. Seward took Fanny and nie 
with several friends down the river, to go, as he said, "to Belle 
Plain to see William." It was a bad day, the river was rough,and 
when we arrived, it was too rough to make the landing, and 
much to my grief, the boat turned and we started back. Fanny 
and I strained our eyes looking, but could not see even a tent, 
so we sat out of sight of the rest of the party and had a good 
cry, we were so disappointed. 

The next day we found that the regiment had left Belle 
Plain early Sunday morning, so we could not have found them 
had we landed. 

Soon after this, my husband was appointed colonel, receiv- 
ing his commission just as he was going into the battle of Cold 
Harbor. We did not even hear from him for weeks. After 
dinner I always went upstairs and stayed while the nurse went 
to her dinner. On the evening of the 1st of June, while 
sitting in the twilight, I heard my husband call "Jenny." I 
jumped up, listened, and heard again, "Jenny," so distinctly 
that I went into the hall, and again came the voice, "Jenny," so 
plain I looked over the railing, fully expecting to see him coming 
up the stairs. There was no one there, and I went back dis- 
appointed, thinking how strange it was. Afterwards, I found 
that this occurrence took place at the very hour that he was in 
the Battle of Cold Harbor, and came very near losing his life. 

I stayed in Washington, hoping to hear from my husband, 
until the weather was so warm that Nelly became ill, and Mr. 
Seward said, "My daughter, it is not safe to keep that little 
girl here any longer; I promise you I will send you the news 
of William immediately we receive any." The nurse and I 
packed our trunks, and John Butler, a trusted colored servant, 
went with us to New York, and put us on the train for Auburn, 
after spending the night at the Astor House. 

Oh! what a dreadful long waiting that was! No word, only 
news of terrible battles every day. The first news that we re- 
ceived was a few words written on a piece of brown paper from 
Colonel MacDougall, saying, "I have just seen Will at Cold 
Harbor, and he is all right. Had a hard fight, in which most 
of his clothes were torn from him." 

A letter from Quartermaster Knowles, written June 4th, 
1864, received two weeks later, said, "I left there after their 
first day's fight, June 1st. It was a very hotly contested bat- 



406 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

tie. The colonel and Major Taft got through all right, and 
were so up to 8 o'clock to-night. The colonel got a rap over the 
head with a rebel gun or sword, and had one leg of his pants 
torn off, and his satchel stolen from Banty off his horse that 
night, as all officers were ordered to dismount and send their 
horses to the rear. We have been assigned to the 2d Brigade. 
3d Division, 6th Corps, which is his address. Pardon the lib- 
erty I have taken, and be assured you have my best wishes and 
constant prayer for the success and safety of our dear colonel 
commanding, and accept the assurances of my sincere regards 
and sympathy for yourself, from one who feels sincerely and 
truly your friend. Henry P. Knowles." 

All of our letters were a long time in reaching us. One I 
have dated June .5th, was received by me on the 20th. Of 
course, our letters were equally long in reaching the camps. 

I think you will be interested if I tell you how our regiment 
on one occasion threw up their breastworks. My husband 
wrote a letter dated "In the field about three miles south of 
Petersburgh," saying, "Orders were then received for the first 
line of battle to intrench themselves. My regiment being 
larger than all the rest of the brigade, we composed the front 
line, and to throw up breastworks without a single tool of any 
description was not an easy matter. I, however, divided the 
regiment into two single lines, and had the first loosen the 
earth with their bayonets, and the second line throw it up in 
the form of breastworks, using their tin cups aud plates in 
place of shovels. In one hour from the time I received the 
order, we had a fine work at least five feet high. The continual 
shower of rebel bullets accelerated the work." 

On Sunday morning, July 10th, I was staying at my mother's, 
when about noon, my sister, Mrs. Pomeroy, and her husband 
came in. Mr. I'omeroy said, "There was a battle at Monocacy, 
Maryland, yesterday." I said, "Will could not have been in 
that, as he is down in front of Petersburgh, Va." "No," he re- 
plied, the 9th Artillery were in the battle." I looked at him 
startled, and he then said, "It is reported that Will is wounded 
and taken prisoner." 

At the request of Mr. Pomery, the telegraph office was kept 
open all that day and the following night, and he and Mr. Bost- 
wick took turns in watching the news that passed over the 
wires. The telegraph and railroad lines beween Baltimore and 



PERSONAL EXPEniENCES OF THE CIVIL WAR. 407 

Washington had been cut off by the rebels, so the news from 
there was received through couriers to Annapolis. I went to 
Mrs. Seward, and we concluded to pack our trunks, and be 
ready to start for Washington as soon as railroad communica- 
tions were reopened. All night my two brothers-in-law waited 
and watched until 2 oVlock, when a despatch came, saying, 
"Colonel Seward wounded, but not a prisoner." Major Taft 
was shot and lost his leg. Surgeon Chamberlain stayed with 
him. and both were taken prisoners. 

My husband's horse was shot under him, and falling upon 
him, broke his ankle. He also received a slight wound in the 
arm. He escaped being taken prisoner from the fact of his 
having on a private's uniform, as he had lost his own at the 
Battle of Cold Harbor. After the rebel line had passed over 
him, he crawled on the ground to a piece of woods, where he 
found a mule, which, with the help of a straggler, he mounted, 
using his red silk pocket handkerchief for a bit and bridle, and 
rode about fifteen miles during the night to Ellicott's Mills, and 
overtook his retreating regiment. He was taken to Washing- 
ton, and after five days he came home to us. I shall never 
forget how shocked his sister Fanny and I were, when we met 
him at the depot, to see how thin and worn he looked; but how 
happy we were to have him with us, and to nurse him back to 
health. It was a singular coincidence, that this mule was one 
of my husband's own pack mules. Having two, his orderly, 
Henry Rooker, had ridden away on one. leaving this one to her 
fate. They were brought home, and Mrs. Chesebro, my hus- 
band's cousin, kept them both on her farm on Canandaigua lake 
until they died, taking especial care of "Jenny," as she called 
her, for bringing her master safely away from the rebels. 

His horse lay on the field with a wound in the neck, appar- 
ently dead, but shortly after recovering from the shock, fol- 
lowed the troops, overtook the retreating orderly on the mule, 
who, seeing the blood streaming from the poor animal's neck, 
staunched its flow with the contents of his tobacco pouch, and 
took him to Washington, where his wound was properly cared 
for. He continued in my husband's service. The following 
winter, in Martinsburgh, when he was harnessed to an ambu- 
lance in order to take General Custer and his bride to Win- 
chester, he resented the indignity, and kicked the vehicle to 
pieces. 



408 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY AETILLERT. 

In September, my husband received a commission as briga- 
dier general, conferred upon him for his service at the Battle of 
Monocacy. 

Early in October, he was ordered to take command of a bri- 
gade in the Shenandoah valley, with headquarters at Martins- 
burgh; and although there were constant raids and skirmishes 
with the rebels, there was not the continual, terrible anxiety 
for us women at home that there was before. 

On the 10th of November, our son William was born. His 
father had a fifteen days' leave of absence to come home and 
make his son's acquaintance. This occurrence ended my per- 
sonal army life, as it was a little too much for me to go into^ 
army quarters with two babies. 

Soon after my husband returned to Martinsburgh, where he 
remained during the winter of 1864 and "Go. I had two severe J 
trials. My nurse was taken sick and died; and the night thatj 
her remains lay in the room opposite to mine, I received 
letter from Captain Knowles, telling me that my husband was' 
very sick. I felt that I was indeed deserted and everything was 
going wrong. 

In April, 1865, my husband and my brother, George Watson,^ 
who was an aide-de-camp, rank lieutenant, on General Seward's 
staff, were at home on a short leave of absence. They started! 
for Martinsburgh on the night of April 13th. In the morningl 
of April 14th, my mother, who was keeping me company for thoj 
night, and I were awakened early by a servant coming to tellj 
us that the man had heard that the president had been killed,J 
Mr. Seward and Mr. Frederick were killed, and Colonel Au- 
gustus nearly killed, and all the rest of the family wounded. 
Of course, we were in great excitement. 

About 7..30 the side door-bell rang furiously. Eliza went to the| 
door, and we heard a woman's voice, very loudly and excitedlj 
saying, "T want to see Mrs. Seward. I must see Mrs. Seward."! 
Eliza said, "Well, you can't see her." Mother went to the doorj 
and asked what she wanted. She only said, "I must see MraJ 
Seward." I started to go to the door, but Eliza pushed mei 
back, putting her arms around me, saying, "Uon't go, don't go,1 
she wants to kill you too, I know she does, she looks so crazy." 
Mother would not lot the woman in through the door, and 
finally shut it. I said, "Mother, let me see what the woman 
wants." Mother replied, "She will not tell what she wants, 



PERSONAL SKETCHES. 409 

and she looks so wild, I do not think it safe for you to see her." 
The servants insisted that the woman intended to kill Mrs. 
Seward. I always regretted that I could not have gotten to 
her, as she might have had some valuable information to give 
me. She came and went in a hack, evidently just arrived on the 
train. 

Soon telegrams began to arrive, telling of the dreadful assas- 
sination. My husband heard the awful news, upon his arrival 
in Baltimore, early in the morning. All the trains to Wash- 
ington were stopped. He telegraphed to the secretary of war, 
who at once ordered an especial engine, which took him, with 
my brother, immediately to Washington, where they found the 
house, of course, in the greatest confusion. My husband re- 
mained at the bedside of his wounded father and brothers, and 
cared for his mother until her death, on June 21st, I860. The 
war having ended, he resigned his commission on June 1st. 



CHAPTER XXIX. 
Personal Sketches. 

Asahel M. Abbey. — Lieutenant Abbey was one of the 22d 
Independent Battery boys; starting as a sergeant^ he left the 
service as 1st lieutenant. 

He was born in Genesee county June 24, 1837; was prepared 
for college in the Gary Collegiate Institute of Oakfield, N. Y., 
and entered Hobart College in Geneva, remaining till his junior 
year. When the war came it found him a medical student. 

For a number of years his home has been in Richland, Kala- 
mazoo county, Mich. 

Edwin A. Bishop. — A native of Guilford, Conn., 1834; came 
to Ontario in 18.58, and went thence, with Company B, to the 
war. Returning, he moved to Rochester in 1868, following his 
trade of house-painting. 

He has been the commander of C. J. Powers Post, G. A. R., 
and in 1890 was one of the department delegates to the National 
Encampment in Boston. 

He takes an active interest in company and regiment, and 
several years since read a very entertaining paper on the same 
before a reunion of Company B. 



410 NINTH NEW XOEK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Alonzo Bowen. — In war-times Comrade Bowen found all the 
fun that ever came his way. Two pictures in this volume faint- 
ly portray some of the nonsense in which he indulged and which 
was of the utmost good to his associates, since it kept their 
spirits up. 

Since the war he has found a home in Monroe, Mich., where as 
a maker and dispenser of a specific for human ills he is achiev- 
ing fame and success. 

George W. Brinkerhoff. — A Wolcott boy, he came from that 
part of the town known as Red Creek. Born October 23d. 1838, 
he had just got a good start in his majority when the call to 
arms, in 1862, drew him into the ranks of Company A, and with 
Captain Snyder he marched away to perils, duty, and the proud 
consciousness of serving his country. 

His youth had the educational advantages that his town 
afforded, while his early manhood was devoted to a broader 
and more exacting school, viz., that of the soldier. Leaving his 
young wife behind him, he became one of the best soldiers in 
the company, and went to Washington as a sergeant. By well 
earned and regular promotion he came home as brevet major. 
No ofiBcer was ever more thoroughly respected than the third 
and last captain of A Company. 

When the war was over, he returned to his home and again 
became one of those who constitute the true back-bone of every 
nation, a farmer. While thus laboring at the very foundation 
of prosperity, his fellow citizens have recognized his merits re- 
peatedly in electing him to town office, and in 1891 sending him 
to the Legislature as Assemblyman for eastern Wayne. In 
Albany he was the same painstaking legislator that those who 
knew him as a soldier expected him to be. While interested in 
all the legislation of the session, perliaj)s his most conspicuous 
service was the securing of the abolition of fees for county 
clerks and sheriffs. At the present time, 1899, he is supervisor 
of the town of Wolcott. 

To him and his wife, who was Maria Frost, sister of a fellow 
Company A man, have been born four children, Lester, Ernest, 
Eliza and Delia. Entrenched ui)on his 2()0-acre farm, with hia 
family and the proud recollection of duty done, what more could 
he ask? In foreign lands such services and such possessions 
would suggest knighthood, but our country does better, since 
in his quiet life, though alert and alive to the needs of the day, 




REV. REUlifc:N m'KTON. 
Company H. 



PERSONAL SKETCHES. 411 

we dub him that proudest of all titles worn by any man on the 
earth to-day, viz.. an honest American citizen. 

Aldace W. Brower. — Comrade Brower is one of the promi- 
nent citizens of Sodus, having charge of the railroad-station at 
the Center; for twenty years he was postmaster. 

Albert H. Bull. — A Huron boy, Comrade Bull did not see 
quite enough of army service in the Ninth, so after the war he 
enlisted in the U. S. A., and was a sergeant in Company B, 42d, 
and Company F, (ith Infantry. After years of arduous duty, 
he now resides in Warren, O. 

Reuben Burton. — He has been so long and so favorably 
known as the Rev. Reuben Burton of Syracuse that his plain 
uuhandled name may hardly be recognized. Born in Clyde, the 
son of Hiram Burton, a thrifty and respected farmer, he had the 
advantages of the local schools and then began a college pre- 
paratory course in the Red Creek Academy, from which he was 
summoned by the call to arms in 1862. He easily gained the 
grade of sergeant to begin with, and in that capacity served 
for more than a year, dividing his time among drill, clerical 
work at regimental headquarters and teaching in the school 
organized at Fort Jlausfield. Later he received a commission as 
2d lieutenant, and was assigned to I and then to B. While serv- 
ing with B at Monocacy and through the burning of the bridge, 
he fell into the hands of the enemy and endured a long imprison- 
ment, lasting into the following spring. 

He was at first confined in the Richland county (S. C.) jail, 
and afterwards in the "Asylum Camp" of Columbia, S. C. Soon 
after his return to duty, he was assigned to staff service, and in 
this capacity reached the time of muster-out for the regiment. 
Meantime he had been commissioned 1st lieutenant, and urged 
by Major Lamoreaux, who was to command the 9th Battalion 
in the 2d Heavy, he consented to remain, and was again placed 
on staff-duty. Tlie generals with whom he served regarded his 
work as most satisfactory, and General Whistler, commanding 
the brigade, wrote across the lieutenant's parchment, "A brave 
and competent officer." The duty given to Lieutenant Burton 
to perfdrm was of the most arduous and exacting nature, and 
had before his assignment been performed by a major. 

Coming home from the army, our lieutenant gave up his 
ministerial aspirations that had been his through his earlier 
years, and went into business, but the call that he had received 



412 NINTH NEW TOHK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

was of a character that he could not ignore, and though he was 
married, having in 1867 been united to Miss Janette Waldruff 
of Galen, he determined to begin over again the work dropped 
when he enlisted. Accordingly he went to Rochester and pur- 
sued five years' course in the University and Theological School 
of that city, and was ordained in 1876. 

Having been baptized in the Baptist Church of Clyde, in 
which his father had long been a deacon, he very naturally 
entered upon the ministry of that denomination, and his voice 
for more than twenty years has been one of the most popular 
in western New York. All his church-work has been in his 
native state, and for the most part in the western portion there- 
of. 

In 1889 he began the organization of a wholly new enterprise 
in the city of Syracuse. He began his labors in a hired hall, 
but now the church numbers 525 members, and the Sunday- 
school has a membership of over 700. A new edifice has been 
erected with a seating capacity of more than a thousand; but 
there are victories yet to be won, and our reverend lieutenant 
is still pressing on just as manfully as in the days of his mili- 
tant career. It ought to be stated that no man in his vicinity 
is heard on patriotic and kindred themes more eagerly than 
Comrade Burton. 

To Lieutenant Burton and wife have been born two children, 
Lena C. and H. Grace; the former is the wife of the Rev. How- 
ard I. Andrews. 

Joseph B. Casterline. — He was born in Clj'de, N. Y., June 21, 
1839, and was married to Miss Mary E. Bassett of Wolcott Aug. 
5, 1862. Then came his enlistment, or more ])roperly his de- 
parture, for the scenes of hostilities; was wounded at Cold Har- 
bor, and did not return to the regiment till September following. 
He was mustered out as a sergeant of Company A. 

In 1881 he moved from North Wolcott to Wautoma, Wis., 
where he now resides. His people have appreciated his abilities, 
for they have made him town clerk four years; justice of the 
peace five years, and supervisor two years; also he has been 
clerk of courts two terms of two years each. 

This is a good illustration of the way veterans of the Ninth 
serve their country when the people recognize their good quali- 
ties. 

T. J. Chaddock. — Lieutenant Chaddock is another of the vet- 



PERSONAL SKETCHES. 413 

erans who quickly exchanged the garb of a soldier for that of 
a farmer, and resumed the occupation he left when he enlisted. 
His family has long been resident in the town of Rose, and as 
long prominent in the affairs of the Baptist Church, in which 
our lieutenant has been for several years a deacon. Indeed, in 
his immediate neighborhood, he is more frequently addressed 
by his church title than by that won in war-time. 

Dwight S. Chamberlain. — This gentleman, who early joined 
the regiment as assistant surgeon and who succeeded Dr. Sabiu 
when the latter resigned, is one of the best-known citizens of 
Wayne county. He was born in Litchfield county, Conn., Feb- 
ruary 22d, 1839, having ancestors who had borne their part in 
the War of the Revolution. His education was received at the 
Genesee Seminary and College of Lima, N. Y., and at the 
University of the City of New York, from whose medical depart- 
ment he was graduated in 1862. Then followed a professional 
trip to England, from which, in 1862, he came into the 1.38th as 
assistant to Surgeon Sabin. After the resignation of the latter, 
Dr. Chamberlain was promoted major and surgeon, and so con- 
tinued to the end. 

Coming as he did, it was his fortune to see all the active 
service of the Ninth, and to impress himself on the men as a 
most vigorous and efficient officer. Following the war, he was 
for a time in charge of the Soldiers' Home and Hospital in Syra- 
cuse, but in September, 1865, he came to Lyons and formed a 
partnership with Dr. E. W. Bottume, at that time one of the 
oldest and most successful practitioners in Wayne county. 

In 1868 he began the study of law, and was admitted to its 
practice in 1874, since which time he has largely devoted himself 
to that profession. His wife, to whom he was married in 1868, 
was Katharine M., daughter of the late D. W. Parshall, and 
they have long been prominent features in the social life of 
Lyons. 

In all that pertains to the welfare and upbuilding of his 
adopted village, our ex-surgeon has been active and successful. 
The Parshall Memorial Building, erected by him, is an elegant 
edifice, containing one of the best-appointed opera houses in 
the state outside of the larger cities. Many of the finest busi- 
ness structures in the village are the property of him.self and 
wife. They also possess other extensive real-estate and farming 
lands in the town and county. Major Chamberlain is, moreover, 



414 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

heavily interested in banliing, and perhaps no one man did more 
than himself in a critical moment in retaining for Lyons the 
buildings of the county seat, then in imminent peril of going 
elsewhere. Then as at many other times he demonstrated his 
possession of leadership. 

Much of the development of Sodus Point as a summer resort 
is owing to our ex-surgeon's care and foresight, and frequenters 
of that interior watering-place will acknowledge the justice of 
this statement. 

After all, the survivors of the Ninth like best to think of him 
as the one whom they confronted when they responded to the 
doctor's call, and though these memories are, somehow, mixed 
up with quinine and castor-oil, yet they recall him as one who 
would have made them whole and thus keep them up to the 
requirements of a healthy soldier's standard. 

Alton E. Cobb.— Of all the boys who took in the winter in 
Danville, perhaps no one was better known than Cobb. All of 
us felt particularly thankful for the blow he dealt the Confed- 
eracy when the rebel officer came in to trade breeches during 
the giving out of clothing, in the month of February. The 
Johnny threatened to keep us there all the spring, but his forci- 
ble remarks did not bring back his Confederate scrip. 

It was pleasant to note the luxuries that onr comrade's party 
enjoyed on their way to Richmond. Again the adage, ''All's 
fair in war." 

Alton's address for some time has been Scranton, Penn. 

William H. Coombs.— Comrade Coombs of Company H is one 
of the veterans who have found homes in the great Southwest. 
He is living now in San Angelo, Texas, but he has resided in 
other parts of the state as well as in Colorado. Though remote 
from his comrades of old. he keeps pretty well posted on our 
whereabouts. 

John L. Crane. — Captain Crane was born in Butler, Wayne 
county, June 2'M, 1836; fitted for college in Red Creek Academy 
and entered I'nion College, though he did not graduate; studied 
law in Port Byron, and was admitted to practice in 1859, locat- 
ing in Clyde. After his return from the army he went West, 
and died in Sauk Center, Minn.. Dec. 8, 1874, from lung disease 
contracted in his army life. 

John E. Dean.— Tlie last sergeant major of the regiment re- 
sides in Newark, O. Of Scotch-Irish parentage, he was born in 



PERSONAL SKETCHES. 415 

Locke, Cayuga county, Aug. 1st, 1S44; was graduated from 
Aubuin Public School No. 5, and remained in or near the city 
till his enlistment under Lieutenant Howard in Company I. 

He began as private, and with the exception of a short fur- 
lough was on duty all the time to the end; was one of the 250 
when in the valley the regiment was reduced to that number. 
Being detailed at headquarters for special duty, he followed 
Guy Brown as sergeant major when the latter was promoted 
lieutenant. The comrade acknowledges straggling once when 
we were making that rapid march to Danville, and the regi- 
ment covered 125 miles in four days and five hours. The ser- 
geant major writes most pleasantly of his memories of all the 
ofScers of the Ninth, particularly of Welling, Seward, Snyder, 
Comstock, Brown and Howard. 

In 1867 he went to the West, and for two years was clerk of 
the District Court in Nebraska City, afterwards engaging in 
mercantile pursuits. Coming back to Ohio in 1874, he has re- 
sided there since, rearing four sons to perpetuate his name and 
memory. He is connected with the business house of P. & F. 
Corbin of New York, Philadelphia and Chicago. 

Walter Deuel. — He was born in Stanford, Dutchess county, 
July 14, 1824, and spent his boyhood on a farm, getting the 
usual amount of district school. In 1848 he took a westward 
trip as far as Frankfort, Herkimer county, where he was mar- 
ried to Miss Heziah M. Watson. Thence coming to Wayne 
county, he was on a farm till his enlistment in Company D. 

After the muster-out of the 2d Heavy, to which he. with so 
many others, had been transferred, he came back shattered in 
health and finally located in Chittenango, where he managed a 
market-garden and greenhouse. There, March 27, 1887, he was 
stricken with apoplexy, from which he never rallied. 

He left a widow and two sons, one, Dr. W. E. Deuel of Chit- 
tenango; the other, Charles S., recently graduated from a dental 
college. 

John H. De Voe. — He was born Sept. 8, 1846, in Butler; was 
living there when the 1.38th was raised, and it would appear 
that lie was sixteen years old the day that he was mustered in 
as drummer of Company G. With the exception of a ten-days" 
furlough, was never absent from the regiment. In the winter of 
1862 and '6.3 his company gave him a beautiful brass drum, 
which he used all the way through, and now retains, and whose 



416 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

picture is found in this book. It met with a sad mishap at Cold 
Harbor, where a cannon-ball mashed it flat, but it was smoothed 
out, and now graces Memorial and other parade occasions. 

Hardlv more than a boy when the war was over, he went 
home to South Butler, and attended school in that village, hav- 
ing as principal that excellent scholar, Albert J. Davis. In 
1867 the family went to Illinois and settled near Marseilles. 
Alternating between teaching and attending school, working 
on the farm between whiles, he was graduated from Grand 
Prairie Seminary, commercial department, 1869. The following 
autumn he entered Michigan University, remaining through 
his sophomore year. Then receiving an offer to teach in Bland- 
ville College, Ky., he accepted. 

Later drifting to Chicago, for two years he was employed in 
the wholesale dry-goods house of J. V. Farwell & Co. Then he 
served the Chicago & Alton Railroad Company at Washington, 
Ills. Here he was married to Miss Emma Smith, a music 
teacher of Eureka College, who has in these later years acquired 
no little fame as a speaker for the National Woman's Suffrage 
Association. 

In 1881 Mr. and Mrs. De Voe moved to Huron, South Dakota, 
near which they founded the town bearing their name in Faulk 
county. He was a very prominent factor in the campaign re- 
sulting in the division of the state. 

In 1891 he returned to Illinois, locating in Harvey, a suburb 
of Chicago, and which is now his home. Soon afterwards he 
was elected police magistrate of the place, and in the period of 
holding this office studied law, being admitted to the bar in 
1894. At present he is in mercantile business in Harvey. 

Though long away from New York, Comrade De Voe retains 
the liveliest recollections of the former days and of his old 
associates in the regiment. 

Stephen T. Devoe. — Our second chaplain clearly belongs to 
the church militant, for at the age of forty years he enlisted 
in Company G, and was its first sergeant, when on the resigna- 
tion of Chai)lain Mudge, he was made his successor. Being a 
regularly ordained minister of the Free Baptist denomination, 
he had repeatedly jireached while doing his duty in the camp. 
He fought well at Cedar Creek, and the boys always have a 
good word for the chaplain, who with the weight of years upon 
him is living in Wolcott. He writes these words: "Among the 




•,'u LIEUT. CHAUNCEY FISH. 

Company B. 

Later. 1st Lieutfiiiint, Captain, and Brevet Major. 



PERSONAL SKETCHES. 417 

earliest of my recollections are the lessons taught me by my 
father and mother concerning my native land, America, and ita 
government. I got the impression that this was the best gov- 
ernment in the broad world, and it thrilled my whole being to 

hear, 

'My country, 'tis of thee.' 

*'So when the Civil War broke out, it became a serious study to 
know just what my duty was, when portending disaster threat- 
ened the very life of my country." 

We are glad that duty seemed to call for his enlistment and 
that the mantle of Chaplain Mudge fell upon such excellent 
shoulders. While his sense of hearing is dulling fast and the 
shores of the silent sea are nearing, memory recalls the bugle 
sounds of other days, and his face lights up at thoughts of the 
time when he heard the clarion-notes of duty's call, and so 
heartily responded. 

Walter G. Duckett. — There were those who liked Washington 
so well that they concluded to remain there. Among them was 
the young man who had served the 2d Battalion in the capacity 
of hospital steward. His merits in this line of duty were rec- 
ognized, and he was transferred to the U. S. A., remaining till 
April. 1866. 

Locating in the Capital of the nation, he has continued to do 
a business in the pharmaceutical line ever since. Few veterans 
of the Ninth fail to call on him when in Washington, and they 
almost made his store their headquarters in 1892. 

John F. Failing. — The long time efficient hospital steward 
of the Ninth is now an M. D. in Grand Rapids, Mich. It is a 
source of regret that more extended data are not at hand, but 
he lends a hand to the making of this book. 

Chauncey Fish. — He is entitled to the rank of major, but 
somehow to a great many, it comes more natural to call him 
"captain," just a little nearer, for a captain is in close contact 
with those who follow, and when we look at the origin of the 
word, what is there higher than the head? and that is what the 
word comes from. 

Of Massachusetts stock, Chauncey Fish has in his own life 
and in that of his sons fully exemplified the merits of his ances- 
tors, who repeatedly stood for what they deemed their rights. 
His parents. Thomas and Sarah (Gallop) Fish, settled in Wil- 
liamson in 1810, and there in 1828, January 22d. our captain 
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was born, the second of nine children. His wife was Phoebe J. 
Cottrell, also of Williamson, and of New Jersey descent. They, 
too, have had nine children, of whom Myron and John were 
members of the same company with their father. Myron was 
killed at Winchester in 1864, and John died in 1809. 

Captain Fi.sh was one of the most active agents in the rais- 
ing of Company B, and he went away from Auburn as 1st 
sergeant. Every promotion was fairly earned, and to this day 
no officer of the Ninth enjoys a higher degree of respect than the 
captain, who gave time, his own blood and that of his son in 
the defense of country. Afflicted with infirmities, largely re- 
sulting from exposure in the field, he has tilled his farm since 
the war, save as he held the government position of collector 
of customs in Pultneyville, which place he filled for seven years. 

No door in Wayne county swings open to an old soldier any 
more easily than that of the captain's house, and a G. A. K. 
button is an open sesame to the best that he possesses. Unless 
illness prevents, he is always present at the county and regi- 
mental reunions, and when he rises to speak he is sure of at- 
tentive listeners, for every one knows that he has something to 
say, and that he will say it. He belongs to the Post of the G. 
A. B. which bears the name of his boy slain in battle. 

He is a brevet major, having received that title from Andrew 
Johnson on account of his bravery at Sailor's Creek. He retains 
with a deal of pride, every bit of which is pardonable, a letter 
from Governor Fenton transmitting the commission, and the 
same is reproduced here. 

State of New York, Executive Department. 

Albany, Nov. 8, 186G. 
Brevet Major Chauncey Fish. 

Dear Sir: I have the pleasure to transmit herewith a brevet 
commission, conferred by the president in recognition of your 
faithful and distinguished services in the late war. 

In behalf of the state, allow me to thank you for the gallantry 
and devotion which induced the conspicuous mention by the 
General Government. I feel a lively solicitude in all (hat re- 
lates to the honor and j)rosperity of the soldiers of the Union 
army, and especially those who advanced its renown while de- 
fending the cause of our common country. 

Very respectfully, 

R. E. FENTON. 



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Perhaps the signature of Edwin M. Stanton affixed to the 
commission <;ives as much, if not more, pleasure than that of the 
president. 

Mrs. Fish has preceded her gallant husband to tlie other 
world and to the society of the sons who went even earlier, but 
seven children are yet here to enjoy the favor in which their 
father lives. Whole-hearted, devoted, persevering, honest, Cap- 
tain Fish survives, a magnificent type of the American citizen 
soldier. 

Cyrus E. Fitch. — One of the merry boys who kept the camp 
in good humor, or at least did his part towards it, was "Cy" 
Fitch of Company A, and when at later dates his brother, 
George, his cousin, Irving, and his uncle, Allen, appeared, "those 
Fitches"' were frequently referred to. They were a good lot, 
from the youngest, George, up to Uncle Allen, who acknowl- 
edged to forty-four years. Irving was killed at Cedar Creek, 
and has the peculiar distinction of a headstone in Winchester 
National Cemetery, while his body, with another memorial, is 
buried in Wolcott. George and the uncle have both answered 
to the roll-call on the other side, since the war. 

Cyrus, living in that part of Butler near the Wolcott line, 
where he runs a farm with fruit-growing and evaporating at- 
tachments, has affiliations with the latter town, but he has been 
an office-holder in his own town, being the supervisor for at 
least two terms. 

He is one of the regular attendants at the Wayne county 
veterans' reunions, and if anything is to be done to help along 
the cause of tlie Ninth, he is ever ready to assist. 

Dennis E. Flynn. — There was no jollier ofiQcer in the regi- 
ment than the lieutenant and later captain who first saw the 
light in the city of Cork, Ireland, 1833. An aunt brought him 
to America when he was but eight years old. He worked upon 
a farm near Auburn till he was about eighteen; then he went 
to Port Byron and clerked in a grocery till 1857, when he moved 
to Clyde, starting a grocery business for himself. The next 
year he was married to Miss Mary Cavanaugh of Port Byron, 
and in Clyde, 1862 fouud him. 

He raised a company for the 111th, but for some reason he did 
not go. Then came the next regiment, and he went in, as we 
know. His merry laugh drove away many a fit of the blues, 
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that others should not know it. His presence was better than 
medicine. He got a little touch from a bit of a shell at Cedar 
Creek, but was not seriously hurt. 

Coming home from the war he resumed business in Clyde, 
but was carried off by disease in 1873 at the age of forty. Mem- 
bers of his family continue to reside in Clyde, justly proud of the 
record made by the husband and father in the days when every 
man was expected to show his colors. 

Charles A. Ford. — Resident in Homer, N. Y., our comrade 
has long suffered from an illness that makes him a member of 
the "Shut-in Club," but his brain is active, and he writes ex- 
cellent verse, bits of which are found in the history. He also 
has vivid memories of war-times and draws out on occasion very 
pleasant pictures of men and events of 1864 and '65. 

He was born in Genoa, N. Y., Sept. 12, 1844, but came, when 
a child, with his parents to Homer. Had the privileges of Cort- 
land Academy, but at sixteen years of age began learniug the 
harness-making trade. Resumed that work when he came home 
from the war. Was married in 1866, and has reared a family 
of five children. He has been a member of the village board 
and town clerk, and he says of himself. 

"Am waiting now for orders 
To cross another stream; 
Whose further shore 
Shall know no more 
Of war's fierce lurid gleam." 

Philip R. Freeoff. — This genial of3acer of Company I was born 
in Gimbsheim, Germany, May 21, 1820. He had had military 
experience in his native land, though he came to America in 
1839 or 1840, locating in Auburn, which continued to be his 
home. He was a horticulturist, and his greenhouses and 
flowers at one time formed a great attraction. He was one 
of the directors of the Gas Company in 1850; was an alderman 
in 1853 and '54; was a member of the Willard Guard, and at 
the time of his enlistment was an officer in the state's prison in 
Auburn, his fellow keepers giving him a sword and equipments; 
the sword, beautifully engraved, was carried by him through- 
out the war. It is to-day a highly-prized object to his grandson 
and namesake. 

During the campaign of 1864 he was injured in one eye, losing 
the sight of it. His military record is told in that of Company 



PERSONAL SKETCHES. 421 

I. Coming home in May, 1865, he lived till March 1st, 1879, 
when he passed awav after a short illness. 

Oscar J. Frost. — In Company A we always called him ser- 
geant, and, possibly, some of his Ked Creek fellow citizens do 
now, but the time, really long, seems brief since the Wolcott 
farmer did his part in war-duties. He was an active, alert sol- 
dier; he is just as ready and persistent now as a man of affairs 
in his native town. 

David P. Gamble. — A veteran of Company B, Comrade Gam- 
ble resides in East Palmyra, and makes a specialty of essential 
oils, peppermint, spearmint and tansy, those peculiar products 
of Wayne county. 

He is thoroughly interested in all that pertains to the pros- 
perity of the regiment, 

William E. Greenwood. — Lieutenant Greenwood of Company 
B represented western Wayne in the Assembly in 1872. He died 
in West Walworth Aug. 5, 1898, aged sixty-eight years. 

Truman Gregory. — Captain Gregory, who received his death- 
wound at Cold Harbor, having received the commission of 
major, though he was not mustered, was a Baptist minister, born 
in Vermont; at least so claimed. 

He was preaching in Ontario Centre when he began to raise 
Company B. Before this he had preached in Richville, St. 
Lawrence county, beginning in 1852; thence going West, he was 
in Lee, Avon and Berwick, Illinois, till 1850, preaching and 
farming. Again in 1857 he was in Richville, where he remained 
two or three years. 

Apparently he came to Wayne county soon afterwards, and 
the remainder of his life is written in the history of the regi- 
ment. His son, Lyman, was in the same company with him- 
self. 

Daniel B. Harmon. — One of the vivid pictures in memory's 
gallery is that of Lieutenant Harmon at Monocacy, on the brow 
of the hill, to which we had fallen back, with his sword in air, 
rallying his men with the cry, "Rally round the flag, men," It 
is pleasant to remember him in that attitude. 

He was born in Great Barrington, Mass., but when small 
came with his father to York state. In the same company 
there were three brothers, Daniel. William and Alfred. He was 
by trade a house carpenter, but having excellent musical ability, 
he gave much time to that art. He taught many a singing- 
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Some time after the war be moved away from Rose, and held 
several contracts for work on the Erie canal. At the time of 
his death, April 30, 1896, he was postmaster at Palmyra. He 
was in his sixty-second year, having been born July 11, 1834. 

Truman S. Harvey. — Lieutenant Harvey has made Auburn 
his home for many years, though he was born in the town of 
Shelby. Macomb county, Mich., May 25. 1S40. In 1849 he became 
a resident of Red Creek, and in 1852 went to live with an aunt 
in Cayuga county. In 1857 he had the benefits of Red Creek 
Academy, and in 1859 began learning the carpenter's trade. 

His military record appears in connection with Company A. 
Since the war he has worked at his trade; in a shop; and for the 
last eleven years has been foreman of the woodworking depart- 
ment of the Xew Birdsall Company, makers of engines, thresh- 
ers and saw-mills. 

He is blessed with a wife and four children; is a member of 
the Wall Street Jlethodist Church, and for twenty-eight consec- 
utive years superintendent of its Sunday-school. 

Renjaiiiin F. Hoffman. — Residing at Johnson's Creek,Niagara 
county, our former Company G sergeant and D lieutenant tills 
the soil and claims that his life is without incident, — all the 
more useful, possibly, for its very quiet. 

Charles W. Hough. — The record of Captain Hough was not 
duplicated in the Ninth. He enlisted as private in Company E, 
and then rose through the grades of corporal, sergeant, sergeant 
major to 2d and 1st lieutenant, and was mustered out from the 
2d Heavy Artillery as captain. 

He saw long service on the staffs of Generals J. A. Ha.skin 
and O. B. Wilcox of the defenses. He is now the treasurer of 
the Ward Plow Company of Batavia, N. Y. 

Orson Howard. — Captain H. was twenty-four years old when 
he was mustered in as 1st lieulenaut of Company I, and thus 
was twenty-six when his young life was poured out at Cedar 
Creek. He had been ca])tain of Comi)any E but a few days 
when the ordeal came. The portrait of the young officer clearly 
indicates qualities which made him a popular comrade, one of 
whom the friends of long ago always sjieak in the highest terms. 

A Company E man who was in the battle thus describes the 
final hours of the ofl8cer: "In the afternoon when we left our 
works, we advanced nearly to a cleared lot, when some one .said 
the rcbs were charging down upon us, so we halted a short time. 



PERSONAL SKETCHES. 423 

but found it to he a false alarm, and on we wont. We soon came 
to the cleared tield. Someliow or other I lost track of the regi 
ment, which was working to the right. The field was fenced 
with a stone wall, at least one was on the east and south sides; 
also on the south side was a lane with stone-lined sides. It was 
here that I came across Captaiu Howard, who was in the same 
predicament as m.vself. Together we passed upon the west side 
of the stone fence and halted. The rebel main line was or 
seemed to be in this lane. About this time we thought our lines 
were flanking the rebs out of the lane. As we came up to it 
we found a great number of the enemy, who gave up as pris- 
oners. We took their guns and told them to keep quiet till the 
skirmish line came up, and they would be taken care of. 

"Then the captain and I, being nearly alone, bore off to the 
left over uneven ground towards the pike. We passed down 
quite an incline to a valley, which had a rail-fence across it 
running parallel with the pike. I should say the pike was 
thirty rods away from us square to the front. On the pike was 
a rebel battery, which I think was using one gun, firing directly 
at us, and had killed and wounded some of our men. Captain 
Howard said it was of no use for us to charge that battery 
alone, and as there were other men approaching, he said 
we had better wait till they came up, so we sat down behind 
the said fence. He sat down flat with his feet towards me. I 
was on my knees loading my gun when at my right I saw a 
letter torn into bits. I picked it up, and asked him to read it 
while we were waiting, but he replied that he would put it in 
his pocket and read it when he had more time. As he was in 
the act of putting the letter in his pocket, a shot from the bat- 
tery on the pike took off his head. He simply fell back, straight- 
ened out, and that was all. I took from his body whatever of 
value there was and later gave the same to Major Snyder. The 
shot which killed the ca{)tain was next to the last that the 
battery fired, for our men swept it iu a few moments later." 

S. Augustus Howe. — The captain is one of the few men who 
came from Massachusetts and served in New York regiments, 
and then went back to stay with the friends of his boyhood. He 
was born in Gardner July 2d, 1839, and attended the local 
schools. 

He was a good private soldier and officer, being mustered out 
as a 2d lieutenant in the 24th New York Infantry, and then, 



424 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

when his service there was over, he helped raise Company L of 
the Ninth, and it is in this service we are chiefly interested. 
His hoys always speak in the highest terms of him. 

After the muster-out, coming back to the Bay State, he has 
had numerous indications of local appreciation, holding many 
town offices, and in 1891 and 1892 he was a member of the Leg- 
islature. For several years he has been a special county com- 
missioner. He is a member of the firm of Howe Bros., flour and 
grain dealers. 

The following lines from one of his "boys" indicate pretty 
well how they regarded him : 

"Yon would always know 'Howe,' 

You could always tell 
His sharp, quick voice as he calls to L, 

'Fire low there, men! 

Don't give it away; 
Now give them a volley; there, that was well.' " 

—Charles A. Ford, Homer, N. Y. 

Ralph Hunt. — Hunt was a student and teacher before enlist- 
ment, and he returned to go through Genesee College, to teach 
several years and then to study law. His home is in South 
Evanston, Ills. 

Edwin L. Huntington. — Company L had many Oswego county 
men, and among them one who had done good service in the 
24th, and late in 1863 was ready to go in again. His friendship 
for S. A. Howe, a regimental friend who had cast in his lot in 
the Company L venture, may have been a motive. At any rate 
Comrade H. made one of the very best soldiers possible, and 
as 1st sergeant was transferred to the 2d Heavy, whence he 
was finally mustered out a 2d lieutenant. 

An active business man in the town of Mexico, Oswego 
county, he has beeu an efficient supervisor of the same. 

James H. Hyde. — The second captain of Company A has en- 
joyed the privilege of living among his old soldiers ever since 
the war. One of the most active in securing enlistments for the 
company, he lives to-day to enjoy the memories of duty done 
at a critical moment in the nation's life. He was born in Huron, 
the only son of Harlow, who was himself the son of Dr. Zenas 
Hyde. The latter was one of the very first settlers in the old 
town of Wolcott, having moved there from Massachusetts in 
1807. He was also the first physician in these parts. 



PERSONAL SKETCHES. 425 

When the town of Wolcott was divided in 1826, the residence 
of the doctor fell within the borders of the new town of Huron, 
and here the remainder of his life was spent, though his prac- 
tice extended over all of northern Wayne. Harlow Hyde, son 
of Dr. Zenas and the father of Captain James, during a long 
life held responsible and honorable positions in both Huron and 
Wolcott, dying May 30, 1895, in his ninety-third year. 

James H. Hyde was born in Huron about seventy years since, 
and there he had the beginning of his education, and the war 
found him a tiller of the soil. Entering heartily into the forma- 
tion of the new regiment, he was rewarded with the 1st lieuten- 
ancy, and with the company he bravely marched away. He 
was ever a quick, decided oflScer, and one who wore well with 
his men. An accident in childhood deprived him of the sight 
of an eye, but no soldier in Company A could ever see that this 
in any way conflicted with the faithful performance of his 
duties, and at the Battle of Cold Harbor he was one of those 
who found a gun a good weapon for use. He was one of the 
first to enter the enemies' works and to capture several of the 
rebels. 

When the extension of the regiment to heavy artillery sent 
Captain J. W. Snyder to a majority, our Lieutenant Hyde be- 
came captain, and thus he went with his company through all 
its service up to and including Cedar Creek, where he was 
wounded in the arm. Late in 1864 he resigned and came home 
to resume the arts of peace. Since the war his home has been 
in Wolcott, and here his children were reared. 

For several years he was an attache of the Legislature in 
Albany, latterly he has been the court-crier in Lyons. He is 
a devoted member of the G. A. R., and is always found at the 
Wayne county reunions. The war is a great many years behind 
him, but he has the consolation of thinking that when the strife 
was waging he had an honorable part in it. 

Vincent A. Kenyon. — The last adjutant of the Ninth is a 
Cayuga county dweller, and makes Dresserville his home, being 
engaged in the tannery business. His father was a Quaker, 
but the son was just as good a fighter for all that, possibly a 
little better. 

The veteran association has no more loyal nor enthusiastic 
member. He is a store-house of information concerning the reg- 
iment, and had his efforts availed, the locked-up treasures in 



426 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Washington, in the way of records, had been opened for our 
use. 

James D. Knapp. — Now living in Cato, was born in Wolcott, 
N. Y., but when a child moved with his parents to Huron, and 
thence to Rose. Had the advantages of the common schools, 
and later learned the blacksmith's trade and worked with his 
father till August, 1862, when he enlisted in Company H. 

In time, attention to duty secured for him promotion to a 
sergeantcy, and then he became 1st sergeant, and next received 
a 2d lieutenant's commission for meritorious conduct at Cold 
Harbor. 

After the war he settled in Cato, and as his health would not 
permit the resumption of his trade, he has been a farmer during 
the intervening years. A Republican in politics, he has been 
constable, tax-collector and justice of the peace several terms. 

Henry P. Knowles. — The exceedingly eflBcient quartermaster 
of the Ninth was born in Butler May 2S». 182S. In 1840 he re- 
moved to Lyons, and was living there when the regiment was 
raised. He had been town clerk, and was a member of the vil- 
lage board when he enlisted. 

His successful discharge of duties in the Ninth resulted in 
his promotion to be commissary of subsistence of volunteers. 
He was mustered out as brevet major for meritorious services. 
His later services were on the staff of General Seward. 

Oct. 1st, 1865, he took up his abode in Palmyra. For two 
years, 1872-'73, he was supervisor, and in 1892 was president of 
the village. 

Since 1866 Major Knowles has conducted a banking business 
under the name of H. P. Knowles & Co. 

Sullivan B. Lamoreaux. — "Colonel" Lamoreaux having gone 
to the West soon after the war has, in person, been somewhat 
out of the range of the Ninth veterans, but in spirit he is just 
as enthusiastic as ever. He was born in Rose, N. Y., Feb. 22d. 
1842, son of Joel and Elizabeth Lamoreaux. The name surely 
suggests French origin. During the boyhood of the future 
major, the family removed to Throopsville, and theuce he en- 
listed in Company F. His military record appears in that of his 
comi)niiy and with the field and staff. 

Very flattering things are said of Colonel L. by the men who 
served with him, and they are the best calculated to judge of 
an officer's merits and demerits. This is what a Company F 



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man writes: "It seems to me that I can see him as I write; 
just as he lool<ed at Cold Harbor, at Cedar Creek and at I'eters- 
burg. I always kept my eve on him in battle. If I could only 
see Captain Lamoreaux I was happy." Any man of whom a 
follower would write the forejioing more than thirty years after 
the scenes named, must have had the right stuff in him. 

Colonel Lamoreaux has lived for a number of years in Cleve- 
land, O.. and latterly his business card appears in connection 
with that of M. A. Hanna, and surely every survivor hopes that 
such proximity means unlimited prosperity to their old-time 
comrade, for they remember that the American Warwick has 
the reputation of having made William McKinley president. 

Charles D. Lent. — Beginning his service in Company B as 
sergeant, he came home as 1st lieutenant, in command of H 
company. He was born in Sodus, 18:J2, of New Jersey extrac- 
tion, and for the most part has resided in the town ever since. 
He has been farmer, station-agent, produce-dealer, and lastly 
the landlord of a temperance hotel in Wallington. He has been 
deputy sheriff, commander of Dwight Post, and a useful mem- 
ber, generally, of the community. 

Almanzo W. Litchard. — He is a native of Sparta, Livingston 
county. Nov. 12, 1841, though his boyhood was spent in Alle- 
gany county. Sept. 28, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, 86th 
New York Infantry. He did his duty under McClellan and 
Pope, and on account of illness was discharged Jan. 18, 1863. 

Again he enrolled himself, this time Sept. 1, 1864, and joined 
the regiment. Company E, at Winchester, on the 23d day of that 
month. He was with the regiment all the time till we reached 
Danville, when he was taken ill, which resulted in his discharge 
June 20, 1865, a little in advance of that of the most of his 
fellows. 

Comrade Litchard is a farmer in Rushford, Allegany county, 
and in 1S97 was elected to the Assembly, and the compliment 
was repeated in 1898 by the largest majority ever given a candi- 
date in that district. 

Alpheus K. Long. — This veteran was one of those who grew 
tired of the regiment's long stay in the defenses, and though 
a very efficient member of Company F and a corporal, he took 
the examinations for a commission in the colored service, and 
was successful, receiving his commission as 2d lieutenant Dec. 
13, 1863, being assigned to Company H, 7th Infantry. He saw 



428 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

service with the regiment in Florida, South Carolina and Vir- 
ginia till Oct. 20, 1804, when he was detailed to serve on the 
staff of General Ulysses Doubledaj of the 2d Brigade, 3d Divi- 
sion, 10th Army Corps. He came out of the service as brevet 
captain, having received special mention for meritorious service 
with his regiment in the field. He was in many engagements, 
and no doubt is willing to testify that the colored troops can 
and will fight. 

After the surrender of Lee, he went with his regiment to 
Texas, about the time that Maximilian was making himself 
obnoxious there, and did effective duty till he was mustered 
out Oct. 13, 1866. He was twice wounded during these arduous 
years. 

For some years resident in Manayunk, Penn., he has latterly 
been addressed in Pocomoke City, Md. 

Archibald Lybolt. — After the regiment released him, Lybolt 
resumed his studies, and after a course in Union College was 
graduated from one of New York city's medical schools, and is 
now an M. D. in the upper part of the island. 

Warham Mudge. — Our first chaplain was born May 12, 1822, 
in Guilford, Chenango county, N. Y., and received his theologi 
cal instruction in Hamilton Theological Seminary, now Colgate 
University. He was of excellent New England stock, being 
the seventh generation from Jarvis Mudge, who came to Boston 
in 16.38. 

As a Baptist preacher, he served in Kendall. Touawauda, 
Carlton and Palmyra, coming to the latter place in 18i5.5, and 
here he was when the 138th was raised, and thence he departed 
to the chaplaincy of the regiment. When the rigors of the cam- 
paign had so far impaired his health as to lead to his resigna- 
tion, he returned to Palmyra, and there remained till 1806, when 
he went to Wilson, Niagara county. Subsequently he held 
pastorates in Belfast, Nunda, Olean, Deposit, Georgetown, 
Boonville, Parma and Kichburg, where he died, Dec. 31, 1891. 
His body was buried in Olean. 

The home life and relations of those whom Ave know are 
usually interesting, and it is in place to state that the future 
chaplain was married June 12, 1840, to Miss Sarah Ross of 
Medina, N. Y., and that to them were born three sons. Seldon 
J., Charles, and Linus T. The first named, a physician located in 
Olean, had attained a high place in his profession, but was cut 



PERSONAL SKETCHES. 429 

oif seemingly too early by death, April 19, 1899. He was a man 
meriting and receiving the thorough respect of the entire com- 
munity. The second son is a bookkeeper in the employ of the 
great James Pierce Leather Company, with salesrooms in Bos- 
ton and tannery in Olean. The third son is a lawyer and resides 
in North Tonawauda, N. Y. The mother survived the death of 
her husband only one week, dying the Gth of the following Jan- 
uary, and was buried by his side in Olean. 

From the chaplain in uniform, a familiar figure in camp, to 
the village clergyman, attending to his regular round of duties, 
the distance seems long, yet that is just the course followed by 
the large number of those who wore the shoulder-straps of 
religious advisers during the war. When the boys were well 
and hearty, few of them were particularly anxious for his 
ministrations, but when pain and anguish wrung the brow, 
then they welcomed him as a bearer of glad tidings. And now 
as the century nears its end, we lay a wreath of verbal immor- 
telles upon the grave of our chaplain, looking forward to a 
happy meeting beyond this turbulent world in a land that bath 
not wars nor even rumors thereof. 

Michael McNulty. — Dwelling in Onondaga Hill, X. Y., he was 
born in Ireland in 1837, and, when ten years old, came to this 
country, locating in Lafayette, Onondaga county. In 1856 went 
to his present place of residence, working on a farm summers 
and attending district school winters. In 1857, '58 and '59 he 
took an academic course in Fort Plain Seminary, and then re- 
turned to the farm, where he has been ever since, save for the 
interruption of the war. 

Leaving his farm and its interests in the care of his brother, 
he went into the service in 1863, coming home a 2d lieutenant. 
The lieutenant is another of those who, as farmers, labor at the 
very foundation of prosperity. 

Hiram L. Munn. — A Lyons boy, he went out with Company 
D as a corporal, was promoted sergeant, and was one of those 
who fell into rebel hands at Monocacy. 

After the war. he followed Horace Greeley's advice and went 
West. He is in the lumber business with his son in Ames, 
Iowa. 

Eben W. Newberry. — For a great many years Mr. N. has 
been a resident of Wolcott, but he went to the war from Huron, 
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education, going thence for a time to Falley Seminary in Ful- 
ton, N. Y. 

Returning from the war, Laving been a prisoner after Monoeacy 
for a time, he essayed farming in his native town, afterwards 
removing to Wolcott and starting a furniture business. 

He has been promineut in local politics, figuring conspicuous- 
ly in the councils of the Republican party. A devoted G. A. R. 
man, he has held high positions in the Keeslar Post, and has 
been president of the Wayne County Veteran Association. 

Crandall J. North. — Only a lad when the tide of war swept 
him into Company F, he came out of the strife a corporal, with 
an excellent reputation for doing his duty and for a manly, 
upright life. 

Feeling it his duty to preach, he prepared for college, and 
then went down to Middletown, Conn., where in Wesleyan Uni- 
versity he pursued a four years' course, graduating in 1S77. 

Since that date, he has held a foremost place in the ranks of 
the New York East Conference of the Methodist church. At 
the end of a five years' stay as presiding elder of the New Haven 
district, he is now, 1899, enjoying a well-earned rest in a foreign 
trip, his wife, who was Miss Mary M. Evans of Auburn, accom- 
panying him. 

John Olds wager. — A survivor of Company M writes: "He was 
of German nativity, and by trade was a carpenter and joiner. 
He won his promotion by good, honest service, and was a .vonng 
man when the death-shot came. His head was shot away, all 
except the face, which was spread out flat on the ground. He 
was buried a short distance from where he fell, under a large 
locust tree. I was talking with him the night before Cedar 
Creek, and he said he should not live to go through another 
battle. He was a good, brave soldier." 

Subsequently when the National Cemetery was laid out in 
Winchester, his body was removed to it, and now lies with 
those of so many of the Ninth who there 

"Under the sod and the dew, await the judgment day." 

Francis N. Parish. — Among the enterprising citizens of 
Churchville, town of Riga, Monroe county, N. Y., is this former 
member of Company M, and one of the most devoted adherents 
of its veteran organization, as may be seen by reference to its 
records. 

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the war. and. seemingly, he has had to do with its interests ever 
since. Tlie people made him a trustee of the village at once, 
and for thirteen years kept him in that oflBce, during eight of 
which he was president. For five years he was town clerk, and 
was once elected justice of the peace, though he declined to 
serve. Since 1893 he has been a notary public. 

He is the proprietor of the Cottage Hotel, and if a picture 
counts for anj-thing, said hotel must be a comfortable place in 
which to stay. At any rate it will pay all Ninth veterans to 
look their comrade up when they pass his way. 

William I. Parrish. — Every man who recalls the days of his 
ariny life will readily picture the manly form of Company M's 
last captain. His figure, reproduced in bronze, might stand as 
a type of the ideal American soldier. He was born in Alexan- 
der. N. y., Feb. IS, 18.34. He had excellent early advantages 
in the way of education, and had been a member of Hamilton 
College. 

The war found him tilling ancestral acres, and when the call 
came to him, he went in as a sergeant in the 22d Independent 
Battery, later to become M Company of the Ninth. His promo- 
tion through the lieutenancies was deserved and in every way 
he made an excellent officer. 

Coming home from the strife, he became sheriff of Genesee 
county, serving in this capacity from 1869 to 1872, when he 
went to Shiloh, Iowa, remaining till 1886, thence removing to 
Grundy in the same state, which was his home till a short time 
before his death. 

He was married, in 1858. to Miss Sarah Squires of Alex- 
ander. Coming back to the old Genesee home in Alexander 
he died there May .30, 1891. When we who survive the fray lay 
our tribute of flowers on our comrade's grave each recurring 
Memorial day, let us remember the man who served with us 
and whose patriotic spirit returned to God who gave it on this 
the day sacred to the memories of Rebellion years. 

Enos T. Pimm. — The most of the men in Rose who served in 
the Ninth were in Company H, and Comrade Pimm has long 
held a foremost place in the township. As the landlord of the 
principal hotel of the village, he became one of the best-known 
men in eastern Wayne. 

While illness has latterly compelled his withdrawal from 
some of his former acti\ities, he still has a firm hold on public 



432 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

affairs. He is and has been for years very active in the local 
Grand Army Post. 

Theodore D. Quick. — Now a citizen of Garland. Penn., a gen- 
eral grocer and provision dealer, was born in Owasco, N. Y.. 
in 1826; with his father went to Ann Arbor, Mich., 1836; in 
1839 came back to New York; in 1843 went to Syracuse and 
learned the cabinet-maker's trade, and in 1855 removed to Nash- 
ville, Tenn., and was there when the war broke out. Before the 
fall of Donelson, he was twice subjected to the draft ordeal, the 
first time escaping; he was a member of the Rock City Guards, 
and on the second trial he was drawn, but the confusion inci- 
dent to the capture of Donelson gave the enemy little time to 
look after their conscripts. 

In 1862 he returned to Syracuse, and there enlisted in Com- 
pany L, attaining the rank of 2d lieutenant. After the war, he 
went back to Tennessee and remained till 1874. Taking up his 
residence in Garland in 1876 he has been there since. 

B. Frank Raze. — The projected history of the regiment has 
had no more enthusiastic supporter than this veteran of Com- 
pany G, who enlisted in December, 1863, one of the youngest 
men in the Ninth, though the record puts him at the minimum 
age. While his home is in Buffalo, for a number of years he 
has been connected with the oflflce of the comptroller of the 
state of New York in Albany. 

Samuel C. Redgrave. — For several years Lieutenant Red- 
grave has been the leading hardware dealer in the village of 
Lyons. He was born in Baltimore April 17, 1836, but early 
came here with his mother on his father's death, that she might 
be near her brother, William N. Cole, editor of a Lyons paper. 
Receiving what the local schools had to give, young Redgrave 
worked on a farm, and was clerk in stores till the year 1862, 
when he helped raise Company D, going out as its 2d lieutenant. 
After his return from his army service, he entered the enijjloy 
of Aaron Renisin inthe hardwaretrade,and inl865 married Miss 
Malvena Remsen, daughter of his employer. A pai'tuership 
was formed with Mr. Remsen in 1866, which continued till the 
latter's death in 1866. 

Stephen Reeves. — No man did more faithful service for his 
whole term than this Marion representative in Company B. 
Never boastful, he was always ready when there was something 
to be done. 




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The war found him a farmer, and when the war permitted 
him to return to peaceful pursuits, he ajrain took up the im- 
plements of husbandry. Among those of his company killed at 
Winchester was Alvin Andrews, one of his nearest friends. 
Later he took as wife the widow of this comrade slain. 

He is one of the men who give character to a community. 

Henry J. Rhodes. — One of the men very likely to be seen at 
every reunion of the Ninth is Captain and Brevet Major Rhodes 
of Auburn, and it is always a pleasure to receive a grasp of his 
hand and to hear his cheerful voice. 

It is a long time since he won his laurels on Old Virginia soil, 
but he wears them well ; they will never fade. 

Lewis B. Rice. — If Comrade Rice had remained in Company 
B, it is probable that he would have had enough active service, 
but he tired of fort-building and went off to direct colored troops. 
He was an ambulance driver when the change came. Begin- 
ning as 2d lieutenant. Company K, 1st IT. S. C. T., he saw service 
in eastern Virginia and North Carolina; was promoted to 1st 
lieutenant, and in the spring of 1865 was discharged. 

Staying two years in Sodus, he then removed to Port Huron, 
Mich., where he has since resided, engaged in the nursery busi 
ness. No survivor of the Ninth takes any more pains than Com- 
rade Rice to attend the reunions. He was a good soldier, and 
is just as good a citizen. 

Alfred S. Roe.— Born in Rose, N. Y.. June 8, 1844, he is the 
son of the Rev. Austin M. and Polly C. (Seelye) Roe; the father 
is of a family long resident on Long Island; the mother is of 
northeastern New York and Connecticut extraction. He was 
prepared for college at Falley Seminary, Fulton, N. Y., but did 
not enter college till after the war. He was teaching school in 
Middleville, Herkimer county, the home of his father, a Method- 
ist minister, when he enlisted. 

When the war was over, he came home, and, in September, 
1866, entered Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn., where 
he was graduated in 1870. From 1870 to '75 he was principal 
of the Ashland, Mass., High School; from '75 to '80 a teacher 
in the Worcester High School, and the following ten years was 
p''incipal. 

In 18!)0 he made a short trip to Europe, and in 1891 was 
elected to the Massachusetts Legislature, serving in the House 
the following four years and the Senate the subsequent three. 
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434 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

He has written many pamphlets and books on historical sub- 
jects, and frequently speaks on such matters before lyceums, 
schools, etc. His home since 1875 has been in Worcester, Mass. 

Samuel A. Sabin. — The first surgeon of the Ninth was born 
in Ontario, N. Y., and had the educational opportunities of the 
town and of Walworth Academy, until he entered the medical 
department of Michigan University, where he was graduated in 
1857. Coming back to York state, he began to practice in Mac- 
edon, soon came to Palmyra, and thence went into the army, 
as all survivors of the regiment well remember. 

Late in 1864 he suffered from a very severe attack of typhoid 
fever, which left him in a sadly weakened condition, so much 
so that he resigned his commission and resumed his profession 
in Palmyra, but the stalwart form never regained its old-time 
vigor, and he fell an easy prey to pneumonia April 3d, 1871, 
dying in the village of his adoption, and is buried there. His 
widow resides in Rochester. 

William H. Seward, for fifty years the most noteworthy fig- 
ure in central New York; the father of our lieutenant colonel 
on leaving for Washington; the man with whom our own regi- 
mental name was connected; ever devoted to our interests, — 
no one will doubt the propriety of entering his name in this list 
of Personals. 

From 1838, when he was first elected governor, defeating the 
famous William L. Marcy, for more than thirty years no face 
was better known in the Empire State than that of the Sage of 
Auburn, the author of the Irrepressible Conflict. That he did 
not become president of these United States was one of the 
rulings of fate, where the obviously logical candidate was set 
aside through the rule of expediency. 

Born in Florida, Orange county. May 16, 1801, he was grad- 
uated from Union College, Schenectady, in 1820, being one of 
the boys who received a start in intellectual living under the 
care of Dr. Eliphalet Nott. Having been admitted to the bar in 
3 822, he settled in Auburn the following year as a law partner of 
Elijah Miller, the first judge of Cayuga county, whose daughter, 
Frances Adaline, he married in 1824. He entered at once on a 
career in public life, extending to 1869. He was prominent in 
every public measure, and in the light of subsequent events it 
seems that he was nearly if not quite always right. His ad- 
dresses during these vigorous days of his early life are grand 
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PERSONAL SKETCHES. 436 

He was an original Whig, and was the first governor elected 
by that party. While thus prominent in political measures, his 
advocacy of educational, liberal and every broad-minded meas- 
ure marked him the most conspicuous man of his day in the 
Empire State. The leading features of his life are too well 
known to be repeated here, but his defense of the negro. Free- 
man, for the murder of the Van Ness family, while it may have 
alienated some of his immediate supporters, gave him a repu- 
tation far beyond the borders of his native state. While he made 
many addresses and delivered many eulogies, perhaps nothing 
from his lips excelled his words before the New York Legisla- 
ture in 1848 on the death of John Quincy Adams. It is risking 
very little to state that nothing in the whole range of eloquence 
is grander than the peroration of that address, wherein he con- 
trasts Napoleon and our Old Man Eloquent. When Seward 
died, Charles Francis, a son of John Quincy Adams, delivered 
the address in behalf of New York's most distinguished son, 
before the Legislature; but though magnificent, it did not reach 
the pinnacle on which Seward's words rested. 

Defeated at the Chicago Convention of 1860, on the success 
of the Republican party in the following November, he became 
the leader in Lincoln's administration, remaining to the end of 
Andrew Johnson's term as secretary of state. After ending the 
affairs of ofiice, he made a journey around the world, August, 
1870, to October, 1871, a most entertaining account of which 
was afterwards published. 

How he felt the assassin's knife in the April tragedy of 1865 
every one knows. How thoroughly his family was identified 
with the prosecution of the war may not be so generally under- 
stood. His eldest son, Augustus, a graduate at West Point, 
served in the Mexican War, and during the Rebellion was a pay- 
master, receiving the brevet rank of colonel when the war 
ended. The second son, Frederick, was assistant secretary with 
his father, and was one of the victims of the conspiracy at the 
close of the struggle. The third son, William H., Jr., needs no 
introduction. 

Aside from the priceless services connected with the admin- 
istration during the war, Secretary Seward left a legacy whose 
value grows more and more evident as the years advance, viz., 
the purchase of Alaska, one of the steps whose successors shall 
lead to the uniting of all North America. Had his plan for the 



436 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

acquirement of the Danish West Indies and Samana Bay also 
carried, there had been no war with Spain over Cuban affairs. 

He died at his old home Oct. 10th. 1872. and his body rests 
in Auburn's beautiful cemetery by the side of that of his loved 
wife. 

In recognition of the great services rendered to the nation by 
this great statesman, for many years in Madison square, New 
York, a heroic statue in sitting posture has claimed and re- 
ceived the admiration of beholders. A generation nearly has 
swept around it in the whirl of business, and generations to 
come will pause to speak of the man who. in a manner second 
to none, laid the impress of his hand upon the affairs of this 
great people. But to those of central New York there is a figure 
which they like better, the one which stands hard by his old 
home, in the city which knew him best, standing near the 
house which sheltered him and his loved ones, with uplifted 
hand seemingly saying, as he did say of slavery, "It must be 
abolished, and you and I must do it." It is this figure that is 
taken to go along with the many others in this story of men 
whom he knew and fellowshiped, that our children may know 
what manner of man he was, whom traitors deemed worthy to 
suffer with Lincoln. 

William H. Seward, Jr.. the first lieutenant colonel of the 
Ninth, was born in Auburn June 18, 1839. While his older 
brothers were educated, one of them at West Point, the other 
in Union, our officer had his instruction at the hands of ])rivate 
tutors, under the care and direction of his mother, but the 
process, sometimes considered enervating, in his case does not 
seem to liave had that effect, for we surely never saw the time 
when he was not an energetic leader of his men. This course 
in his education may have been necessitated by early troubles 
with his eyes. 

His career as an officer of the Ninth it is quite unnecessary 
to rehearse here, but of his life after leaving us much may be 
said. Commissioned brigadier general for gallantry at Monoc- 
acy, it was a strange decree of fate that he should be stationed 
so near his former command, though not in the same depart- 
ment, being in command of the 1st Brigade, 3d Division, De- 
partment of West Virginia. While he took some of his friends 
from the regiment with him to Martinsburg, it is a fact that 
so often did duty call our oflicers and men to that place, he must 







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have been able to see a soldier from the Ninth any day he chose. 
His military family included our former quartermaster, H. P. 
Knowles, and Lieutenant George R. Watson, his brother-in law. 
Though there did not come to General iSeward the same kind 
of service that he had done so well when with his old regiment, 
he was by no means consigned to a bed of roses. Martinslturg 
bef-ame a great depot of supplies, and guerrillas held him in full 
survey. It speaks volumes for his affectionate remembrance 
of his old boys that he asked, through the secretary of war and 
the adjutant general, that the Ninth might be assigned as a 
part of his command. This was on the 3d of October, and the 
reiiuest was referred to General Sheridan, but the latter at 
Winchester had observed some of the fighting qualities of those 
same lads, and this is his reply: 

Woodstock, October 7, 12 M. 
General E. D. Townsend, 

Assistant Adjutant General. 
Your dispatch informing me of the assignment of Brigadier 
General Seward received. I think that the Ninth New York 
Artillery had better be kept with the lighting force. 

P. H. SHERIDAN, 
Major General Commanding. 

Hence it was that the Ninth stayed with the "fighting force" 
and had the glory of Cedar Creek and Appomattox, but General 
Seward's good intentions demand our gratitude. 

As we know, he resigned his commission early in June, since 
the war was over, and there was nothing for him to do in the 
line of peace. He returned to the calling he had entered upon 
Itefore the war, and begau over again the useful life he has 
continued to lead through the intervening years. Blessed with 
an abundance of this world's goods, he has taken pleasure in 
making others happy through its judicious employment. Dur- 
ing the winter months, a stranger could not be long in the city 
of Auburn without being asked by some one, not the general 
by any means, to visit the Free Reading Rooms opened and 
maintained by him, not for any particular class nor under vexa- 
tious restrictions, but for any and all who choose to use, always 
provided that they behave themselves when in the rooms. It 
is hardly likely that such a system can be duplicated in the 
land. The rooms are large, comfortably furnished, warmed, and 
well equipped with reading matter adapted to the needs of the 
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438 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

In addition to the banking-house so long conducted by the 
general, he is a director of the American Express Company, and 
was one of the chief promoters of the Southern Central Rail- 
road, now a part of the Lehigh System. He is interested in local 
history, being one of the founders of the Cayuga County Histor- 
ical Society, and is also its president. He is president of the 
City Club, Auburn; vice-president of the Auburn City Hospital 
and of the Cayuga County Savings Bank. He is a trustee of 
Wells College at Aurora, and of course wears the bronze button 
of the G. A. R. with the rosette of the Legion of Honor. Through 
his descent from Colonel John Seward, his great grandfather, 
he is a member of the Sons of the Revolution, and in New York 
city he maintains membership in the Union League and Trans- 
portation Clubs. 

While always an active member of the Republican party, he 
has held no political office, wherein it is safe to say that the 
public has been the loser. In 1884 his friends pressed his 
candidacy before the convention, but unsuccessfully, for the 
gubernatorial nomination. Let us think that if he had been nomi- 
nated he might have succeeded Grover Cleveland. In 1888 he 
was an elector at large, and presided over the college which 
cast its vote for Benjamin Harrison. 

It is an interesting item for those who think that the sons 
of well-to-do and noted men seldom have the spirit of self-help 
themselves that, when eighteen years old, or in 18.57, when his 
honored father was in the very zenith of his power, this the 
youngest son chose to go to Albany and there to serve for two 
years in a hardware store, thus acquiring a business training 
to be had in no other way. Then as private secretary to his 
father, at that time United States senator, he had an Invaluable 
opportunity to form the acquaintance of prominent men in 
Washington. .Vltogcther he had a good preparation for the 
work he did during the war, especially for the mission to Lou- 
isiana, in the early winter of 186.3, alluded to in the paper pre- 
pared by Mrs. Seward. 

The home life of a man is an excellent index to his character, 
and General Seward's marriage in June, 1860, to Miss Janet M. 
Watson of Auliurn has been an extremely happy one. With 
the first child, Cornelia, or "Nellie," born the day before the 
regiment left the city, the "boys" feel quite well acquainted, 
for they dated their letters from her camp for some weeks. As 




REV. CHARLES L. SHEKGUR, 
Company F. 



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Mrs. Frederick I. Allen tliev might have some difficulty in rec- 
ognizing her. Then, too, she must have changed some in the 
intervening generation and more. There is another William H. 
Seward, Jr., now, a lawyer and banker in Auburn. There is also 
a younger daughter, Miss Frances Janet. 

Retaining the old Seward homestead, where his father so long 
dispensed free-hearted hospitality. General Seward maintains 
the traditions of the family and the house, for the same goes 
back of the governor and secretary, since it is a mansion built 
by the distinguished lawyer and judge, Elijah Miller. 

To the survivors of the regiment, the presence of the general 
at their gatherings is always a pleasure. His words, though not 
many, are carefully weighed and are ever listened to with ap- 
proval. It is said that in manner of speech he much resembles 
his noted father. Be this as it may, the men of the Ninth re- 
member him for what he is and what he was. That at this 
time, thirty-four and more years since the end of the war, our 
colonel is still meeting with us, and likely to do so for years 
to come, is a blessing for which all are grateful. Every veteran 
grasps his hand with cordial greetings. 

Charles L. Shergur. — The veteran who for a number of years 
has been chaplain of the Ninth's association of survivors is a 
Methodist preacher in the Wyoming Conference, and though the 
rules of his denomination require him to live now here, now 
there, his place of residence never disturbs for a moment the 
thoroughness of his devotion to his old army friends. 

When he was living down below the Pennsylvania line, he 
came to the reunions just the same, and we may expect, as long 
as the association continues and Comrade Shergur can raise 
a dollar, just so long he will be on hand each recurring year. 

Few if any men, among the survivors, have brighter recollec- 
tions of the days rapidly becoming obscured in the lapse of time. 
He came into Company F from Lansing, one of the small num- 
ber that Tonijtkins county contributed to the regiment. Enter- 
ing the company as private, he rose steadily till he was mus- 
tered out as 1st sergeant; he also enjoys the honor of a brevet 
2d lieutenancy for conspicuous bravery on the field. 

His home now is Caton, Steuben county. 

Frank A. Sinclair. — Veterans of the Ninth who go near Mott- 
ville, Onondaga county, should look in on Captain Sinclair, who 
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410 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

He was born in 1834, a son of James Sinclair, who, a native of 
Paisley, Scotland, 1804, came to this country and died in Skan- 
eateles, 1892. 

Mr. Sinclair began his business in 1859, and left it during 
the war interval of 1862-'65, for he went out as a private in 
Company I and came home the captain of L. On his return, he 
resumed his business, and by dint of honest work and faithful 
attention he has built up a reputation second to none. For su- 
perior workmanship and quality of goods he possesses numerous 
medals, diplomas, etc., awarded at many exhibitions. 

In politics he is an out-and-out Prohibitionist. He is one of 
four brothers who went into the service and all came out again. 

James W. Snyder. — In all the labor of preparing this volume, 
nothing has occasioned greater regret than the utter failure to 
secure direct information from the last commander of the regi- 
ment. There is no survivor of the Ninth who has not in his 
heart the most kindly sentiments for the gallant officer who 
always led to win success. It mattered not whether it was his 
first or last fight; he went in like one born to rule. But his 
"boys" have seen very little of him since war's din was over, 
and for this their regret is all the greater. 

He was born in the town of Wolcott, N. Y., in the Red Creek 
portion thereof, and there resided till the war sent him to Wash- 
ington. His career in the army the preceding pages have al- 
ready told. Coming home in 1865, he remained in his native 
county for a time and then went, possibly, to Buffalo, where 
he engaged in the flour and grain business, and for a time was 
a member of the Board of Aldermen, serving in this capacity 
when Grover Cleveland was mayor of the city. 

He was next heard of in Oklahoma, where he was treasurer 
of the city of Guthrie. An attack of the "grippe" two years 
since made sad inroads upon his strength, leaving a legacy of 
rheumatism, and as the colonel is now turning seventy years 
of age, he does not recuperate as he did in his younger days. 

Irvin Squyer. — Many years have passed since the first cap- 
tain of Company K went to his eternal home, but many of us 
love to think of his heroic endurance and the grand record that 
he made. His educational advantages were those of the district 
school, and at an early age he began learning the millwright's 
trade with his father, with whom he labored many years. One 
of the jobs that they did in workmanlike manner was the put- 



PERSONAL SKETCHES. 441 

ting in of a wheel for the Auburn Woolen Mills, when it was 
supposed that the mills would have to be shut down, but they 
did not, for the night enabled the workmen to make all the nec- 
essary changes, and the day work went on as usual. 

He was working in a mill when the war epidemic overspread 
the land and infected him and his neighbors. We are told that 
the Ira infection came from a fervid address made in Hannibal 
by Colonel D. C. Littlejohn, and we well know how eloquent 
he could be on occasion. "It seemed as though every one was 
beside himself that night, each saying to the other, 'I'll go if 
you will." About 12 o'clock Sunday night there was a rap at 
the door, and, when opened, there stood four of our best young 
men, and one of them said, 'Irvin, if you will go as our captain 
we will go to the war.' The horses were gotten out, and away 
they went to the eastern part of the town. Tuesday thirty men 
started for Auburn, returning Saturday. Sunday night the peo- 
ple of the town presented the captain with a sword and belt, 
and Monday all went back to Auburn, where in September they 
were sworn into the service of the United States." 

Mrs. Squyer was with her husband for some time in the de- 
fenses, having very pleasant experiences in Forts Gaines, Mans- 
field and others, but when the grand marching orders came she 
had to return to the North. It was at Cold Harbor that the 
captain received the wound which laid him off so long. Colonel 
Seward had sent his orderly for a report, which the captain 
made upon a piece of paper, not leaving the works; but the 
man speedily returned saying the colonel wanted a report in 
person. Captain Squyer rose and started, but had gone only a 
few steps when he was hit by a sharpshooter, the ball badly 
wounding the right shoulder. He was carried back on a 
stretcher and when he reached the commander, he said, "Col- 
onel, I am here for orders." 

While his friends advised him to go to the hospital, he de- 
termined to go home, and did so, reaching that blest spot wholly 
unannounced. Let Mrs. S. tell how he was received: "I knew 
nothing about his coming nor his wound till he stepped on the 
veranda, looking like a ghost. He had on his fatigue coat, with 
one sleeve empty. I could not get out of my chair, and when 
I could speak it was to say only, 'Oh, Irv, where is your arm?' 
He threw back his coat and said, 'Here it is,' having it in a 
sling. He was put to bed and kept there for quite a while, and 



442 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

I dressed his wound three times a day, from then till September, 
when two large pieces of his flannel shirt were taken out with 
three pieces of bones." 

He started back to the regiment in October, and on his arrival 
found a major's commission awaiting him, but be was not mus- 
tered for several weeks. He was home on leave of absence when 
I/incoln was assassinated, and, thinking the war practically 
over, he resigned his commission May 17, 1865. Till his death, 
April 16, 1879, he continued to reside in Ira. His widow, Mrs. 
Ellen Squyer, resided for several years in her old home, but 
latterly has made her home with her daughter in Athens, 
Greene county, N. Y. The veterans of the Ninth remember 
with pleasure the interest that Mrs. S. takes in the annual 
gatherings of the men who were so long associated with her 
husband. She holds the veteran soldier in the highest esteem. 

Alfred E. Stacey. — He is a native of Elbridgc, where he 
now resides. He was born Jan. 20, 1846, and through all his 
life has been a citizen of this town. Not only has he been a 
citizen in the ordinary sense of the word, he has been active, 
energetic, straightforward, and always identified with the 
town's best interests. 

He was one of a family of seven children, all of whom were 
reared in Elbridge, and all remained in the county except 
James, who went in 1S67 to Missouri. As a school-boy Alfred 
E. was educated in JIunro Collegiate Institute, under the 
instruction of Prof. T. K. Wright, one of the foremost educators 
of the country. 

Upon quitting school at sixteen years of age, he accepted a 
clerkship with A. Wood & Sons, general merchants in Elbridge. 
After a service of two years in that capacity, he resigned, and 
enlisted as a private in the 9th Heavy Artillery, serving till the 
close of the war. He was the youngest member of his company, 
and in point of size probably the smallest, as he then weighed 
only 106 pounds. Three of his brothers were also his comrades 
in the Civil War: Anthony in the 19th N. Y. Infantry, after- 
wards changed to the .Sd Light .Vrtillery. after serving his term 
of enlistment and being honorably discharged, re-enlisted in 
Battery L, 9th Heavy Artillery, with George, a member of the 
same company; and James, in the 1.5th N. Y. Engineers. 

Alfred, Anthony and George were with Sheridan at Cedar 
Creek, and afterwards with General Grant at Petersburg and 




HON. ALFRED E. STACEY. 
Company L. 



PERSONAL SKETCHES. 443 

Appomattox. As a result of this service at Cedar Creek, Mr. 
Stacey received two gunshot wounds. 

After his discharge from the army in 1865, he returned to El- 
bridge, and again entered the Munro Collegiate Institute. While 
Alfred E. Stacey has been active and successful in building up 
and conducting his business affairs, he has also given much 
valuable time and service in the interest of public affairs. Every 
plan that has been on foot for the betterment of the town and 
county has found him in hearty sympathy with its advance- 
ment. As a result of his energy and regard for the best interests 
of Elbridge. Mr. Stacey has built up the industries of the vil- 
lage not only by increasing those of his own, but by inducing 
other manufacturers to locate at that place. 

In politics Mr. Stacey has always been an earnest, active Re- 
publican, always zealous in its interests, and ever faithful to 
the trusts that the party has imposed upon him. He has been 
honored at home by having been chosen as president of the 
village as well as its clerk for several terms. He has also been 
its postmaster, and was instrumental during his term in 
introducing the money-order system, and increasing its mail 
service, thereby more than doubling the receipts of the office. 
Few state or county conventions have been held in recent years 
in which he did not represent his town as delegate. 

In 1886 he was elected to represent the 2d Onondaga District 
in the Assembly, and was reelected in 1887 by a majority of 
nearly 600 over Hon. W. B. Kirk, after one of the hardest con- 
tests on the part of his opponent that was ever waged in the 
district. During his service as member he was successful in 
securing the passage of the law which removed the necessity 
of indigent soldiers or sailors of the Civil War applying to the 
poormaster for aid, or being confined in the poorhouses of the 
state. This equitable and just law is still in force in New York 
state. Mr. Stacey was in the Assembly at the time Frank His- 
cock was elected United States senator, and, like Grant's famous 
"306," he was one of the eleven who stood firm and unwavering 
till it resulted in his candidate's election. He served upon the 
Committee on Railroads, and was also chairman of the Com- 
mittee on Charitable and Religious Societies. 

The Anthony Stacey Post, G. A. R., named in honor of his 
brother, was organized through Mr. Stacey's efforts, and it was 
through his influence it was located in Elbridge. Mr. Stacey 



444 NINTH NBW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

has taken a deep interest in this organization. He is also a 
prominent member of the Odd Fellows, in which lodge he has 
occupied all the chairs; has been its noble grand, and elected 
to represent the lodge in the state conyentions. 

Nelson F. Strickland. — Company B's 1st lieutenant, at the 
muster-in, was a native of Walworth, a son of one of the very 
first settlers, born Nov. 14, 1815. In 1840 he moved to Adrian, 
Mich., where for six years he was foreman in an iron-foundry. 
Next he was on a farm in Adrian for three years; coming back 
to Wayne county in 1853, he built a saw-mill in Lincoln, town 
of Walworth, which he ran till 1857, when he returned to the 
home farm, and was on that till 1862. 

In 1865 he was instrumental in getting a post oflSce at Lin- 
coln, and was made the first postmaster. He held this office 
till 1872, when he again went back to the old farm where he 
was born and where he died April 29, 1.S85. 

Tn 1840. October 21, he was married to Miss Lodema Sherman 
of East Palmyra, N. Y. He was a member of the Baptist 
Church, and in 1879 was superintendent of the Lincoln PYee 
Baptist Sunday-school. 

Philip Sturge. — Lieutenant Sturge, long resident in Weeds- 
port. N. Y., writes that, by the order of Major Snyder, com- 
manding, lie was made adjutant Oct. 14, 1864; but served as 
such only a few days, since he was severely wounded on the 
19th day of October at Cedar Creek. He thus alludes to the 
seemingly fatal wound received as above: "The ball entered in 
front of the left ear, passed under and out between the large 
cords in the back of the neck. Tiie later-day explanation of this 
is that a Johnnie Reb gave it to me in the neck." 

George W. Swift. — Now a clergyman, he is able to say that 
during his enlistment he was never sick a day nor absent from 
service once. Enlisting as private, he held non-commissioned 
rank, and then was commissioned 2d and 1st lieutenant, for 
some time commanding his company. 

After the war, he continued his militant services, though not 
with carnal weapons, since he is and has been for several years 
pastor of the Baptist Church in Stockton, Cal. 

Though very far removed from his former haunts, he retains 
all his old-time interest in the Ninth. 

Edward P. Taft. — The first major of the regiment was born 
in Lyons Sept. 10, 1832, the son of Newell and Jane (Sterrett) 



PERSONAL SKETCHES. 445 

Taft. The fatlier was an early settler of Lyons, eominji thither 
from Goshen, Mass., in 1816, and soon established an iron- 
fonndry, the first in the county and one of the most successful 
in the state. Possessed of great bodily vigor, he was a business 
man for more than forty years, dying in 1874, having survived 
his son. That he was of good New England lineage is evident 
in the name that he gave this son, for Edward Payson, the 
Portland (Maine) divine has had as many boys among Congre- 
gationalists and Presbyterians named after him as John Wesley 
ever had among the Methodists. 

Possibly the father intended that his preacher-named son 
should himself be a minister, since he sent him to the Mills 
School in 8outh Williamstown and at Easthampton, Mass., to 
be prepared for college. He entered Williams College in 1851. 
having as classmates many men subsequently to achieve dis- 
tinction, among them John J. Ingalls, to be. at a later date, 
U. S. senator from Kansa.s, and James A. Garfield was in the 
class immediately following. Ill health, however, compelled 
him to leave college in 1853, but Williams, in recognition of his 
services for the nation, later conferred upon him, in course, the 
degree that he would have had could he have stayed to the end. 

He entered business with his father and so continued till 
September, 1862. when he threw himself into the plan of rais- 
ing a new regiment in the district. His zeal and success in this 
enterprise secured for him the position of major, and as such 
he went with the regiment to the Capital. In the sequence of 
events, he succeeded Lieutenant Colonel Seward in his rank, 
and later was promoted to the colonelcy of the Ninth, though 
he did no more active service with the regiment. In all that 
makes the soldier, Colonel Taft excelled, and no one was earlier 
than he upon the breastworks at Cold Harbor, cheering his men 
to their deadly work. He was with us through the tedious 
marching to Petersburg and on the excursion to Monocacy, 
where, on the afternoon of the 9th of July, he rode his horse 
into the thickest of the fray, and in the performance of duty 
was wounded, so that he not only lost his leg, but his health 
was permanently shattered. 

At first borne to the hospital in Frederick, he suffered ampu- 
tation of the wounded leg, but illness resulting from the same 
he was never able to return to the regiment ; instead he served 
in New York as a member of several courts-martial. Follow- 



446 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

ing his discharge from the service in 1865 he was appointed U. 
S. consul at San Juan del Sur, the Pacific seaport of the city of 
Nicaragua, but fever incident to the climate soon seized his 
already weakened body, and he was obliged to return, and in 
his old home, Lyons, he died Jan. 30, 1867, still a young man. 
His body rests in the beautiful cemetery of that village. 

Colonel Taft was married Oct. 8, 1856, to Miss Josephine L. 
Avery of Wateiville, N. Y., who with a son and two daughters 
survived him. Mrs. Taft afterwards became Mrs. Medbury of 
Ballston Spa. N. Y., where she now resides. 

Our colonel did not survive the war long enough to have time 
work in his face and figure the changes so noticeable among his 
associates and followers who are alive to-day. He went to his 
grave with all the indication of young manhood that we must 
ever associate with the major and lieutenant colonel whom we 
saw on parade, with whom we marched, and whose place in the 
battle-line we vividly recall. With unblanched hair, his body 
has been sleeping in Lyons burial-ground, though the leg shat- 
tered in battle, years before with other and kindred clay, was 
resolved into its elements, near the field where the wound was 
received, which won for him in the college records the words, 
"Pro patria mortuus est," or, "He died for country." 

Frank Tallman. — In the slip of a boy who came down to the 
defenses in the spring of 1864, no one would have thought there 
was the future tireless statistician and painstaking secretary 
of the regiment in the coming years, but such was the case. 

He was born in Scipio a couple of years later than his enlist- 
ment-paper would indicate, and though he was not large, when 
the rebels gobbled him at Monocacy, he was smaller still when 
he saw York state again after a winter's stay with the Johnnies. 
Looking on his solid figure to-day it requires a stretch of imag- 
ination as well as confidence in Frank's word to realize that 
he was sent home weighing only seventy-eight pounds. Dan- 
ville was not a good boarding-place. 

For many years he labored at the paper-hanger's trade in 
Auburn, but ill health has prevented his doing much in that 
way recently. If, however, any one wishes an answer to a ques 
tion concerning the Ninth, just drop Tallman a line. 

Abram H. \'anderbilt. — Arcadia, whose chief village Is New- 
ark, was not one of the towns contributing largely to the Ninth, 
but some good men live there, and among them is Comrade 



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PERSONAL SKETCHES. 447 

Vanderhilt, who is one of the regulars at reunions, and is the 
president of the association in this current year, and his village 
is to entertain the gathering. 

The enterprise of the town is proverbial, and the very best 
of meetings is expected. 

Charles S. Warn. — Few regiments furnished more officers 
for colored regiments than the Ninth, and one of the men thus 
placed was Comrade Warn, who had been advanced from pri- 
vate to 1st sergeant of Company D. He was a Newark boy, 
one of the farmers' lads that Wayne county furnished in such 
abundance, born there March 18, 1843. 

Jan. 29, 18C5, he was ordered to report to the headquarters 
of the l.?tli li. S. Colored Troops in Smithland, Ky.; served with 
the same till the following November, when the regiment was 
mustered out. He was offered a similar place in a regular 
regiment then raising, but declined. He was recognized as an 
excellent drill-master in both infantry and heavy artillery, and 
an expert marksman. 

With the exception of seven years spent in Port Huron, he has 
lived in Capac, St. Clair county, Mich., of which he has been 
county clerk for six years. 

George E. Watson. — Lieutenant Watson was twenty-two 
years old when he was mustered in as 1st lieutenant in 1864. 
The most of his service was upon the staff of General Seward. 
He resigned in June, 1865. Soon after the war he went to 
Detroit, engaging there in the hardware business. Afterwards 
he became the agent for the "Brush Estate Heirs" of that city, 
discharging successfully his duties till failing health compelled 
his return to Auburn, where, in his mother's house, he died Oct. 
26, 1891. 

Joseph Welling. — The first colonel of the regiment was a 
resident of Lyons at the time of organization, actively engaged 
in the practice of law. It is extremely unfortunate that more 
specific data are not at hand concerning his early life, but dili- 
gent search in several directions has been absolutely bootless. 
Seemingly, those who might were unwilling to impart informa- 
tion, and those whose dispositions were good had nothing to 
give. 

In an obituary notice appearing in a Lyons paper near the 
date of his death, it is stated that he came to Lyons from Clyde 
in the early fifties, and immediately became prominent in his 



448 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY AETILLERY. 

profession. He was one of the prime movers in the resuscita- 
tion of Humanity Lodge of Free Masons, and was its first sec- 
retary. I-ater for eight terms he was the master. As stated 
in the earlier pages of this volume, he had a very prominent 
part in the formation of the 138th, and was always a popular 
officer with the men. His age and long experience with men 
gave him an excellent presence, and it would seem that the ac- 
tive campaign of his regiment ought to have resulted in fame 
for the colonel. 

As we know he accompanied the regiment only to Belle Plain, 
and some recall seeing him and the lieutenant colonel going 
down to the boat which bore them to Washington. It was our 
last view of the graceful, pleasing officer, at least in regimentals. 
He returned to Lyons and to the practice of his profession, and 
very likely his leadership of the Wayne county bar was never 
seriously disputed. Later he went to Rochester, or at any rate 
opened an office there, and for a number of years was as suc- 
cessful as he had been in his Lyons practice. 

As age crept upon him he felt its weight, and giving up his 
practice both in Rochester and Lyons, he retired completely 
from his old associations, spending the later years of his life in 
Delaware, dying finally March 19, 1897, in a Philadelphia hos- 
pital. His age was given as seventy-six years, which would 
practically agree with that stated in the muster-in roll of 1862, 
where he was down as forty years old. 

Colonel Welling was an exceedingly well read man, and pos- 
sessed a large and carefully studied library. As a member of 
the social circle, few men were more popular. He had a bound- 
less source of wit and anecdote, making him the life of the 
place in which he might find himself. His wife and daughter 
who accompanied him to the camp near Fort Simmons won the 
tliorough respect of all. The latter, now Mrs. Lane, resides with 
her widowed mother in Lyons. 

Sidney J. Westfall.— Tliough he left an arm at Cedar Creek, 
Comrade Westfall has made an exceedingly good county clerk 
for old Cayuga, besides serving as loan commissioner for the 
county and water commissioner for the city of Auburn. 

Hiland H. Wheeler. — Lieutenant Wheeler began this life 
in New York city June 26, 184.5, though a considerable part of 
his boyhood was spent in Butler, to wliich place his ancestors 
had come earlv in the century, and of which his father, the late 




HRV T LT. COI.OMEL A. S. WOOD, 
Commander N. Y. Dept. G. A. R,. 1898-1899, 



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PERSONAL SKETCHES. 449 

H. H. Wheeler, was lonfi an honorod citizen. He had entered 
Anilierst ('oliege before his enlistment in Company A, and 
when the war was over, he came back and finished the course 
in the class of 1S68. Afterwards he taught school in Vermont 
and Massachusetts, was in Coluiubia Law School for a time, 
and studied law with Gov. P. T. Washburn and Judge James 
Barrett at Woodstock, Vt. Again he taught school^ was in 
business, was clerk in Superior Court, Chicago, and settled in 
Lincoln, Neb., 1876. 

There he has been assistant attorney general; department re- 
porter; clerk of Supreme Court, and state librarian. He was 
assistant to the attorney general and had charge of the Land 
Department of Idaho in 1890-"93. He is the author of the Com- 
piled Statutes of Nebraska, 1881 to 1899. He has seen a deal 
of variety in life, but, apparently, is only a little older grown 
from the very young man who was by the writer's side at 
Mouocacy. 

In 1885 he was married to Miss Grace, daughter of Chief 
Justice O. P. Mason, and is the proud father of two sons and a 
daughter. 

John W. Whitbeck. — Every one in Company A remembers 
the Whitbeck boys. After the war, George wandered across 
the sea and became a soldier in the British army. Dr. John W. 
is a prosperous dentist in Watkins, N. Y., looking almost as 
youthful a.< in the days of Virginia tramping. Evidently life 
does not wear upon him as it does on some of his old associates. 
Anson S. Wood. — "Colonel" Wood, one of the best known 
figures in the county if not in the state, was born in Camillus, 
Onondaga county, Oct. 2. 1834. His father, Alvin, was of Eng- 
lish descent, while the family of his mother, Fanny Wood- 
worth, was from Xew England. In the childhood of Colonel 
Wood, the family removed to Butler, in whose schools and in 
the Red Creek Academy his early education was had. 

He began the study of law in Syracuse in 18.53; later he was 
in the offices of C. D. Lawton and Judge L. S. Ketchum of 
Clyde. During his law studies he taught school one winter, and 
in the fall uf 1855 he attended the Albany Law School; in De- 
cember of the same year he was admitted to the bar. Residing 
in South Butler, he was elected, early in 1850. town superin- 
tendent of schools. In July of that year he removed to Lyons, 
where he formed a law partnership with the Hon. William 



450 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Clark, with whom and the Hon. DeWitt Parshall he practiced 
law till September, 1862, also serving as town clerk in 1858 
and "59. 

When the 138th Regiment was projected, he was one of the 
early volunteers and was commissioned 1st lieutenant of Com- 
pany D. Later he served as adjutant, and in May, 1863, he was 
promoted to the captaincy of Company M, and was on detached 
service in Elmira in connection with the draft rendezvous there : 
for a time he was assistant adjutant general of the post. In 
May, 1864, at his own request, he was returned to his command 
and was with the regiment throughout the campaign upon 
which it was then about entering. 

In October he served on the staff of General J. B. Ricketts, 
commanding the 3d Division, 6th Corps, and after the general's 
severe wounding at Cedar Creek, Captain Wood continued on 
the staff of General Truman Seymour as judge advocate, Sey- 
mour having succeeded Ricketts. Promoted major, he returned 
to the regiment and partook of its vicissitudes till after the 
surrender. Then considering the war over, he resigned his com- 
mission in May, 186.5, with the brevet rank of lieutenant colonel. 

Having purchased a farm in Butler, he immediately became 
prominent in local affairs, and in 1866 served the township as 
supervisor; the following year he was assistant assessor of inter- 
nal revenue,and continued to hold the positiim till the fall of '69, 
when he resigned to accept the nomination for Assemblyman 
in one of the Wayne county districts. He was elected, and the 
following year he was sent again. In the mean time he had 
resumed the practice of law, locating in the village of Wolcott. 

In January, 1872, G. Hilton Scribner, secretary of state in 
Albany, made Colonel Wood his assistant or deputy, and he con- 
tinued to hold this place for two years. Then with General 
Joseph B. Carr, he served in the same capacity six years from 
1879. In 1883 he was one of the secretaries of the Republican 
State Committee. In 1885 he was unanimously nominated sec- 
retary of state, but with all the names on the Republican ticket 
was defeated. 

Then followed a single year in Albany, after which he re- 
sumed his law practice in Wolcott, having his residence on 
Wood's Island in Port Bay. At present he is associated in his 
profession with the Hon. George S. Horton. At all times Col- 
onel Wood has been a prominent man in local affairs. He has 



PERSONAL SKETCHES. 451 

been justice of the peace, trustee of the Wolcott Union School, 
president of the village and supervisor of Huron. He has many 
times been a delegate to Republican state conventions, and as 
a speaker in political campaigns he has few rivals in popu- 
larity. His old comrades-in-arms believe that the future has 
yet many honors in store for him. 

He was a prime mover in the formation of the G. A. R. Post 
in Wolcott, of which he has repeatedly been commander, and he 
has been a member of the New York Department staff. In 1898 
he received the honor of election to the command of the depart- 
ment, and for the ensuing year went up and down the Empire 
State looking after the interests of this great organization, re- 
flecting credit upon himself and the regiment that had sup- 
ported him so loyally. For a number of years he has been at 
the head of the Wayne County Veteran Association, which 
holds an annual meeting in the month of August at Bonnicastle 
on the eastern side of Great Sodus bay, and he has succeeded 
in giving to the same a reputation which goes far beyond the 
confines of the county. His extensive acquaintance throughout 
the state has enabled him to present a large array of talent 
from year to year, which the dwellers in this lakeside county 
thoroughly appreciate. 

William Wood. — "Major"' Wood, as he is best known in regi- 
mental circles, was born in that part of the town of Butler 
where the people go to Westbury for post office favors. His 
father was Horatio N. Wood, long one of the most prominent 
and respected farmers in the town. He sent the future major, 
who was born Aug. 1, 1830, to Union College at Schenectady, 
where he was graduated in 1856 along with the famous writer^ 
Fitz Hugh Ludlow, the late Maine Congressman Seth L. Milli- 
ken, and many others who in the intervening years have 
achieved distinction. 

The next year he was graduated from the Albany Law School, 
and for two years practiced law with the Hon. Jacob E. Decker, 
who in 1858, '59 and '60 was district attorney. But the genera- 
tions of soil-tillers behind him drew the lawyer back to the 
paternal acres, and there the war found him. No man was more 
efficient in the raising of Company G, and he was naturally its 
first captain, a position that he worthily filled till he was called 
to a higher grade. As major, commanding one of the battal- 
ions of the Ninth, be was ever conspicuous for his attention 



452 NINTH NEW TORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

to duty and for meritorious services. He came home with a 
brevet lieutenant colonelcy; indeed Goveruor Feuton, Dec. 27, 
1804, commissioned him as lieutenant colonel, but he was never 
mustered. 

Since those troublous times he has dwelt quietly on the farm, 
always finding time to attend the regular Ninth reunions and to 
rear his family of five children. In 1886 his fellow citizens 
thought so well of him that they sent him to Albany to repre- 
sent eastern Wayne in the Assembly. 

To-day, in a green old age he looks back over times of peril 
and forward to a happy reunion with the many who have pre- 
ceded him to fame's eternal camping ground. For ages, history 
has sung the praises of Cincinnatus; America's story has that 
worthy multiplied by thousands, and in that proud number we 
include the name of our Butler farmer and lieutenant colonel. 



"It is an old belief, 

That on some solemn shore 
Beyond the sphere of grief, 

Dear friends shall meet once more. 

"Beyond the sphere of time 
And sin and fate's control, 

Serene in changeless prime 
Of body and of soul. 

"That creed I fain would keep; 

That faith I'll not forego. 
Eternal be the sleep, 

If not to waken so." 



ROSTER. 453 

CHAPTER XXX. 

Roster of the Ni.nth New York Heavy Artillery. 

The basis of the data given is the material, preserved in the 
office of the adjutant general in Albany, described as trans- 
cripts of rolls now in the custody of the War Department, 
Washington. To insure accuracy, every name should have been 
compared with the latter collection, but this privilege, though 
earnestly sought, was unqualifiedly denied. Each company roll, 
however, has been submitted to the inspection of one or more 
members of the same; in this way numerous corrections have 
been made; notwithstanding this, they must still abound in 
errors. The sole comment in sending out the compilation is 
that under the circumstances it is the very best jiossible. 

In the record of transferrals to the 2d N. Y. H. A. it is 
thought unnecessary to name the company to which transferral 
is made, it being remembered that Company I of the 2d was 
made up of men from I, B and C of the Ninth; K of those of K, 
F, E and H; L took the "left overs" of L, A and G, in part, 
while M had M. D and the remainder of G. 

The original K^srh N. Y. Infantry, with the exception of Com- 
pany B and the field and staff, was mustered into the U. S. 
service Sept. 8, 1862. The exceptions, as above, were mustered 
in September 9. 

In taking data for officers, read the date following promotion 
as that of Muster-in; the next, or that of rank, explains itself. 

For privates and non-commissioned officers the name is fol- 
lowed by age; next date of enlistment and town to which en- 
listment is ascribed; then date of Muster-in and period if for 
less than three years (unless otherwise stated the soldier is 
mustered in as private); next, any incident in service, as 
wounded, taken jirisoner, or promotion; finally date and manner 
of leaving service, thus: 

Doe, John, age 20; enlisted Aug. 22, 'G2, Galen; mustered in 
Sept. 8, Corp.; wd. June 1. "64, Cold Harbor; mustered out 
July 6. "6.5. 

To economize space, abbreviations are used as much as possible. Ob- 
servance of the following list will facilitate the reading of the rolls: 
Corp. ^Corporal; 8ergt.= Sergeant; d. -died; dis. ^ discliarged; k. = 
killed; wd. ^ wounded; hosp. = hospital; M. O. = mustered out; trans. 
= transferred; Vet. or V. R. C. =^ Veteran Reserve Corps; H. A. = 
Heavy Artillery. 



454 ninth new york heavy artillery. 

Field and Staff. 
colonels. 

Joseph Welling, 40; Aug. 27, '62, Ltods; Sept. 9; rank from 
Aug. 27; dis. May 21, '64. 

William H. Seward, Jr., from Lieut. Colonel. May 22, '64; wd. 
Monoeacy, July 9, '64; promoted Brigadier General Sept. 
13. '64. 

Edward P. Taft, from Lieut. Colonel, Sept. 15, '64; M. O., Julv 
6, '65. 

James W. Snyder, from Lieut. Colonel, Dec. 27, '64; not mus- 
tered. 

LIEUTENANT COLONELS. 

William H. Seward, Jr., 24; Aug. 22, '62, Auburn; Sept. 9; rank 

from Aug. 22; promoted Colonel. 
Edward P. Taft, from Major, May 22, '64; wd. Monoeacy, July 

9, '64; promoted Colonel. 
James W. Snyder, from Major, Sept. 15, '64; JL O., July 6, '6a, 

Brevet Colonel, U. S. Vols. 
William Wood, from Major, Dec. 27. "64; not mustered. 

MAJORS. 

Edward P. Taft, 30; Aug. 24, '62, Lyons; Sept. 9; rank from 

Aug. 24; promoted Lieut. Colonel. 
James W. Snyder, from Captain, Co. A, Jan. 18, '63; rank from 

Dec. 30, '62; promoted Lieut. Colonel. 
William R. Wasson, from Adjutant, Dec. 30, '62; dis. June 12, 

'63. 
Charles Burgess, from Captain, Co. F, March 9, '64; rank from 

Jan. 8; dismissed Jan. 16, "65. 
Truman Gregory, from Captain, Co. B, June 10, '64; rank from 

May 21 ; not mustered ; d. June 23 from wounds received at 

Cold Harbor. 
William Wood, from Captain, Co. G, Sept. 28, '64; rank from 

June 28; wd. Sailor's Creek April 6, '65; M. O., July 6, '65, 

Brevet Lieut. Colonel, TT. S. Vols. 
Irvin Squyer, from Captain, Co. K, Dec. 15, '64; rank from Sept. 

15; dis. May 17, '65. 
Anson S. Wood, from Captain, Co. M, Feb. 9, '65; rank from 

Nov. 28. '64; dis. Mav 16, '65, Brevet Lieut. Colonel U. S. 

Vols. 
Sullivan B. Lamoreaux, from Caj)tain, Co. F, Feb. 28, '65; rank 

from Feb. 3; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; M. O., 

Sept. 29, '6.5, Brevet Lieut. Colonel, U. S. Vols. 




WILLIAM H. SEWARD. JR., 
Brigadier General. Sept. 13. 1864. 



FIELD AND STAFF. 455 



ADJUTANTS. 



William R. Wasson, 23; Sept. 3, '62, Auburn; Sept. 9; rank from 

Sept. 3; promoter] Major. 
Anson S. ^yood, from 1st Lieut., Co. D, acting from Dec. 25, '62, 

to March 14. '63; Adjutant to June 5, '63. 
William DeW. Pringle, served as Adjutant for some time, but 

Albany gives no data. 
William I. Parrish, also acted in the same capacity in the fall 

of 1864. 
Philip Sturge was acting Adjutant vrhen wounded at Cedar 

Creek. 
Guy A. Brown was acting Adjutant later, and was succeeded by 
Vincent A, Kenyon, from Co. E. acting Adjutant, Feb. 3-25, '65; 

also April 2-May 19, '65; appointed Adjutant in June, '65, 

and M. O. as Adjutant with the regiment. 

QUARTERMASTERS. 

Henry P. Knowles, 33; Aug. 19, '62, Lyons; Sept. 9; rank from 
Aug. 19 ; promoted Commissary of Subsistence, U. S. Vols., 
Sept. 20, '64. 

Lyman C. Comstock, from Co. G; it is possible that Lieut. Com- 
stock filled the interval between Knowles and Barton as 
acting Quartermaster, but the Albany record has nothing 
to show for it. 

Lewis Barton, from Co. D, Feb. 18, '65; rank from Feb. 3; M. O., 
July 6, '65. 

SURGEONS. 

Samuel A. Sabin, 31; Aug. 23, '62, Palmyra; Sept. 9; rank from 

Aug. 23; dis. Jan. 11. '65. 
Dwight S. Chamberlain, from Assistant Surgeon, Jan. 20, '65; 

M. O.. July 6, •65. 

ASSISTANT SURGEONS. 

Byron DeWitt, 35; Aug. 28. '62, Auburn; Sept. 9; rank from 

Aug. 2S. '62; dis. Aug. 19, '63. 
Dwight S. Chamberlain, 26; Nov. 22, '62, Lyons; rank from Nov. 

o; promoted Surgeon. 
Byron L. Flower, 24; Sept. 19, '63, Washington; rank from Sept. 

3; d. at Fort Simmons Oct. 24. '63. 
John W. Brandt, 40; Nov. 12, '6.3, Ontario; dis. Dec. 15. '64. 
Otto Schnltze. 29; April 5. '65, in the field; rank from March 16; 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 

CHAPLAINS. 

Warham Mudge, 40; Sept. 9. '62. Palmvra; Sept. 9; dis. Sept. 
26, '64. 



456 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Steplien T. Devoe, from 1st Sergt., Co. G, Dec. 17, '64; rank from 
Nov. 17; M. O., July 6, "65. 

Non-commissioned Staff. 

sergeant-majors. 

Lyman C. Comstock, 24; Aug. 17, "(52, Fleming; promoted 2d 
Lieut., Co. C. 

Charles W. Hough, from Sergt., Co. E, March 30, '63; promoted 
2d Lieut., Co. B. 

Guy A. Brown, from Sergt., Co. M; no dates accessible; pro- 
moted 1st Lieut.. Co. M. 

John E. Dean, from Co. 1, Dec. 15, '04; M. O., July 6, '65. 

QUARTERMASTER-SERGEANTS. 

James H. Ellis, from Co. D. Sept. S, "62; promoted 2d Lieut., 

Co. E. 
Edward Sincerbeaux, from Co. F, April 20, "64; returned to 

companv May 29, '65. 
Lewis Smith, from Co. G, May 30, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 

COMMISSARY-SERGEANTS. 

John W. Rice, 23; Aug. 26, "62, Lyons; Sept. 9; promoted 2d 

Lieut., Co. A. 
Josiah T. Crittenden, from Sergt., Co. M, no date; promoted 2d 

Lieut., Co. B. 
William L. Jaquett, from Sergt.. Co. E. Feb. 1. "65; M. O.. July 

6, '65. 

HOSriTAL-STEWARDS. 

John F. Failing, 22; Aug. 16, "62, Arcadia; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Walter G. Ducketl, from Co. K; served with 2d Battalion at 

Fort Foote; dis. Aug. 10, '64, to be Hospital-Steward, U. 

S. A. 

CHIEF BUGLER. 

James Bivins, from Co. K, Sept. 8. "62; M. O., July 6, '65. 

CHIEF MUSICIAN. 

Jacob Sager, from Co. H, Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, '65. 




COMPANY A. 

Capt. J H. Hyde. Capt. G. \V. BrinkerhofT. 

C'apt. J. VV. Snyder, later Major, Lt. Colonel and Colonel. 

•Egberl H. Cady. 2nd Lieut, T. S. Harvey. H. H. Wheeler. Jr. 



•Killed at Cold Iltrbor. The first member o( ttic regiment to full in hattle. 



COMPANY A. 457 

COMPANY A. 

This company owed its orifjin largely to the force aud energy 
of its first captain. James W. Snyder, ably supported by Lieu- 
tenants Hyde and Campbell. August titli, 1862, a large meeting 
of citizens was held in front of the Red Creek Hotel, presided 
over by Abel Lyon, and the Hon. T. M. Pomeroy of Auburn 
spoke to nearly 2<MI(l peojde. He was followed by the future 
captain and later commander of the regiment, who made an 
impassioned address. Nearly half the company was raised 
there and then. Over $5,000 was subscribed to help on the 
bounty fund, the ladies contributing liberally. The majority 
of the men came from that part of the town of Wolcott known 
as Red Creek. Almost all the others came from Huron and 
Butler, to which towns Lieutenants Hyde and Campbell, re- 
spectively, belonged. Before the company left for the seat of 
war. admiring fellow citizens gave to Captain Snyder a beau- 
tiful sword in testimony of their regard and appreciation. 

CAPTAINS. 

James W. Snyder, 32; Wolcott, Sept. 8, '62; date of rank, Aug. 

9; })romoted Major. 
James H. Hyde, from 1st Lieut.. Dec. 30, '62; wounded at Cedar 

Creek; discharged Dee. 27, 1864. 
George W. Brinkerhoff, from 1st Lieut., Dec. 27. "64; M. O.. July 

6, 1865; Brev. Major, U. S. Vols. 

FIRST LIEUTENANTS. 

James H. Hyde, 34; Huron. Sept. 8, "62; date of rank, Aug. 9; 

promoted Captain. 
Rufus M. Campbell, from 2d Lieut., Dec. 30, '62; discharged 

Oct. 4. 1864; wounded at Cold Harbor. 
George W. Brinkerhoff, from 2d Lieut., Oct. 25, '64; promoted 

Captain. 
John W. Rice, from field and staff. April 15. "64; M. O.. July 6, 

1865. 
Benjamin F. Barnes, from Co. E, Dec. 27, "64; M. O., July 6, "65. 

SECOND LIEUTENANTS. 

Rufus M. Cami)bell, 37; Savannah, Sept. 8, "62; date of rank, 
Aug. 9; promoted 1st Lieut. 

Jakeway R. Hoff. from 1st Sergt.. Dec. 30. "62; promoted 1st 
Lieut.. Co. E. 

George W. Brinkerhoff. from Sergt., Mar. 1, '64; wounded at 
Cold Harbor; promoted 1st Lieut. 

Edwin Xash, from Sergt.; not mustered, commission not arriv- 
ing till after his capture at Cold Harbor; date of rank, 
April 4. 1864. 



458 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Benson Conklin, from Sergt., Mar. 17, '64; discharged Dec. 28, 

1864. 
William J. Hitchcock, 27; enrolled Mav 12, '65, in Va. from 

Ifith N. Y. H. A.; date of rank, Sept. 12, '64; trans, to 2d 

N. Y. H. A. 
Henrv C. Stern, from Co. G, Dec. 16, '64; discharged Mar. 30, 

1865. 
Truman S. Harvey, from 1st Sergt., Feb. 28, '65; resigned June 

14, 1865. 
John C. Elmandorf, from 1st Sergt., Feb. 3, '65; M. O., July 6, 

1865. 

NON-COMMISSIONBD OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. 

Abrams, William H., 24; Aug. 2, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; died 

Jan. 2, 1863, hospital, Washington. 
Ackerman, Josiah, 36; Julv 28, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp. 

April 17. '6a; M. O., July 6, 1865. 
Ackerson, John, 28: April 28, '63, Wolcott; May 6; wounded at 

Cold Harbor; dis. Mar. 18, 1865. hospital, Alexandria, Va 
Allen, George W.. 18; Feb. 15, "64, Onondaga; Feb. 15; trans. 

June 27, 1865, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Armstrong, Thomas J.. 42; Dec. 31, '63, Butler; Jan. 4, '64; 

wd. Cold Harbor; trans. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Arne, Fitch M., 18; Sept. 5, '64, Wolcott, 1 vear; Sept. 15; M. O., 

Julv 6, 1865. 
Arne. Hamilton M., 44; Dec. 21, '63. Wolcott; Dec. 21; dis. June 

19, 1865, hospital. Rochester, N. Y. 
Arne, William, 18; Aug. 4, "62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., Mar. 

1, '65; wd. Cold Harbor June 1. '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Atwater, Julius, 30; Jan. 4, '64, Genoa; Jan. 5; prisoner, Mo- 

nocacy, July 9, '64; died Oct. 1, '64, Parole Camp hospital, 

Annapolis, Md. 
Ayler, Jacob, 24; Aug. 29, '64, Angelica; Sept. 6. 1 vear; wd. 

Cedar Creek Oct. 19, '64; M. O., July 6, 186.5. 
Bachman, Augustus, 18; Dec. 30. '63, Venice; Dec. 30; prisoner, 

Monocacy, July 9, '64; died Oct. 19, Richmond, Va. 
Backnian, Reuben, 19; Aug. 12, '64, Fayette; Aug. 12, 1 year; 

M. O.. July 6, 1865. 
Baldwin, Orrison, 27; Sept. 3, '64. Albanv, 1 vear; Sept. 6; no 

M. O. 
Ball, .\nibrose, 32; Sept. 12, '64, Springtown; 1 year; M. O., Julv 

6, 1865. 
Bancroft, .VIbeit W., 26; Aug. 6, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. 

June 5. 1865. 
Bancroft. Samuel E., 18; Aug. 2, '62. Huron; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6. 1865. 
Barber, George D., 21; July 21, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8 Cor;>. : 

dis. Jan. 20, 1863, on account of accidental wound received 

in camp. 



, COMPANY A. 



459 



Barber, William. 23; Aug. 2, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; deserted 

Aug. 2:?, 1801. 
Barnes, Janu's. 23; May 14, '63, Palmyra; June 4; k. Cedar 

Creek Oct. 19, 1864. 
Barnett. Harrison, 21; July 2, '63, Wolcott; July 13; Corp., 

April 17, '65; M. O., July 6, I860. 
Barton, Dauforth W., 28; Aug. 6, '63, Huron; Sept. 8; Corp., 

April 2.5, '63; Sergt., Jan. 1, '65; prisoner, Monocacy, July 

9, '64; M. O., July 6, 1865. 
Barton, John S., 22; Sept. 16, '64, Ridgeway, 1 year; Sept. 16; 

k. Cedar Creek Oct. 19, 1864. 
Barton, John W., 35; Aug. 2, '62, Victory; Sept. 8; d. Feb. 23, 

1863, Fort Reno, D. C. 
Barton, Thomas J., 22; Aug. 5, '62, Huron; Sept. 8; prisoner, 

Monocacv, July 9, '64; M. O., July 6, 1865. 
Barton, William H., 32; Aug. 2, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., 

JulT 6. 1865. 
Bates, William E., 25; Dec. 30, '63, Mies; Jan. 4, '64; dis. May 

13. 1865, hospital, Baltimore. 
Beadle, Joseph O., 21; Dec. 25, '63, Savannah; Dec. 29; no M. O. 
Becker, James G., 18; Sept. 3, '64, Groton; Sept. 3, 1 year; M. 

O., Julv 6, 1865. 
Becker, Jeremiah, 31; Sept. 1, '64, 1 year; Sept. 3; M. O., July 

6, 1865. 
Beebe, Barney, 18; Aug. 1, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, 

186.5. 
Bell. Mvron A.. 21; Dec. 16, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; no M. O. 
Bicklev, John, 40; Aug. 30, '64, Conquest; Aug. 30, 1 year; wd. 

Cedar Creek Oct. 19, '64; M. O., July 6. 1865. 
Biddlecome. Benjamin H., 36; Dec. 22, '63, Oswego; Dec. 22; 

deserted Sept. 21, 1864. 
Bigelow, Nicholas V., 18; Aug. 2, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, 1862. 
Billings'! John, 40; Dec. 31, '63, Sodus; Jan. 4, '64; wd. Winches- 
ter Sept. 19 and Cedar Creek. Oct. 19, '64; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; absent at time through wounds. 
Black, James, 36; Sept. 3, '63, Galen; Sept. 22; deserted June 5, 

1864. 
Black, Xathaniel, 23; Dec. 21, '63, Palmyra; Dec. 21; Corp., 

Sept. 1, '(i4; trans. June 27, 1865, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Blakeley, Charles A., 24; Aug. 7, '62, Huron; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 

9. 1863. Washington. 
Blakelev, John R.. 21; Aug. 2. '62. Wolcott; Sept. 8, Musician; 

k. C'old Harbor June 1, 1864. 
Blanchard, Charles W., 26; Dec. 18, Wolcott; Dec. 31; dis. May 

26, 1865. 
Blanchard. George W., 28; Dec. 29, Huron; Jan. 2, '64; trans. 

June 27, 1865, 2d N. Y. H. A.; Corp., Sept. 1, '65. 
Blankman, Henrv, 35; Jan. 4, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 4; deserted 

Sept. 12. 1864. 



460 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Booth, Storrs, 22; Nov. 28, '63, Galen; Dec. 7; dis. April 19, 

1864, Fort Baker, D. C. 
lio.vse, Teter, IS; Dec. 21, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; no M. O. 
Braiey, Martin. 20; Dec. 16, '63, New Haven; Dec. 16; no M. O. 
Brefford, Georjre A., 26; July 27, '62, Huron; Sept. 8; dis. May 

16, 18(>o, hospital, York, Penn. 
Brink, Kenbeu, 18; Sept. 1, '64, Huron; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O.. 

July 6, 1865. 
Brinkerhotf, Georjre W., 23; Aug. 4, "62, Wolcott; Aug. 9, "62, 

Sergt. ; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Brown, Edward, 23; Feb. 25. '63, Victory; May 6; deserted June 

25, 1864. 
Brown, George, 34; Julv 6, '63, Palmyra; July 13; trans. June 

27, 1865, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Brown, Gilbert, 27; Dec. 16, '63, Marion; Dec. 30; wd. Snicker's 

Gap July, "64; M. O., July 6, 1863, hospital, Rochester, 
Brown, James S., 22; Aug. 19. '63, Sterling; Sept. 2; deserted 

July S, 1804. 
Brown, Oscar, 18; Ajiril 18, "63, Victory; May 6; prisoner, Mo- 

nocacy, July 9, ■(i4; d. Feb. 4, 18(t5.' Danville, Va. 
Browning, Jacob, 42; May 28, "63, Galen; June 4; k. Sept. 19, 

1864, Winchester, Va. 

Brunney, John, 36; Ang. 6, "62, Huron; Sept. 8; dis. Dec. 3, 

1863, Fort Simmons. D. O. 

Brush. William ('., 32; Sept. 1, '64, Huron; 1 vear; M. O., Julv 

6, 1865. 
Bull, Albert II.. 18; Dec. 9. '03. IMarion; Dec. 9; wd. t'edar Creek 

Oct. 19, '64; dis. June 27, 1865, hospital, l'hiladel])hia. 
Bull, Henrv .\., 18; Jan. 4, '64, Huron; Jan. 4; trans. June 27, 

1865, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Burden, Lewis, 22; Sept. 7, "63, Galen; Sept. 22; trans. June 31, 

1864, Signal Corps. 

Burke, John, 29; Sept. 1, '64, Albany, 1 year; Sept. 3; M. O.. 
Julv (i, 18(i5. 

Cady. Egbert IL, 18; Aug. 0, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; k. Cold Har- 
bor June 1. 1804. 

Camfield. .John M., no <iata found; pi'isoner, Monocacy. July 9. 
'0.-); d. Dec. 15, 1804. Danville, Va. 

Campbell, WilHani, 23; Dec. 21, Palnivra; Dec. 21; trans. June 
27, 1805. 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Games, Edward L.. 19; Dec. 5. "63, Moravia; Dec. 5; trans. 
June 27, 1805, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Carpenter, Charles S.. 42; Jan. 2. '04, Lyons; Jan. 2; dis. A])ril 
13. 1S(J5, Washington. 

Carter, (Jeorge, 21; Jan. 4, '64, Geneva; Jan. 5; trans. June 27, 

1865, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Oasterline, Joseph B.. 23; Aug. 2. "02. Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., 
April 12, '64; wd. Cold Harbor; Sergt., Nov. 1, "64; M. O.. 
Julv 6, 1865. 



COMPANY A. 461 

Champion. Henrv, 18; Sept. lit, '(>:',. Galen; Sept. 22; trans. 

June 27. 1SG.5. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Chase, John. 18; Dee. 9. '03, Woleott; Dee. ;»; no M. O. 
Chureh. Lewis. ;U; Sept. 1, '04. Huron; Sept. 5. 1 year; wd. 

Petersburg Ajiril 2. '0.3; M. O.. July 0. 1805. hospital, 

Roeiiester, N. Y. 
Clarke. lehabod, 30; Sept. 3. '04, Croton; Sept. 3, 1 year; M. O., 

Julv 0, 1805. 
Cole. Peter W.. 34; Aug. 6, '62. Woleott; Sept. 8; wd. Cold 

Harbor June 1. '04; deserted July 28. 1804. 
Cole. Robert. 22; Aug. 2. "02. Woleott; Sept. 8; M. O.. July 6, 

1865. 
Conklin. Benson. 2<>; Aug. 14. "02. Woleott; Aug. 28. '02; Corp., 

Dee. 23. '02; Sergt.. April 12, '(!4; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Conklin. Morris. 2t»; Dee. 14, '63, Rose; Dec. 24; trans. June 27, 

1805. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Conway, Daniel. 18; Aug. 7, '03, Fair Haven; Aug. 18; trans. 

June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cooper, George H., 18; Nov. 13, '63, Galen; Nov. 19; trans. June 

27. lS65.'2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cornell. Alpheus P.. 42; Dee. If), '63. Butler; Dec. 21; trans. 

June 27. 1865. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cortright, Chester, 20; Aug. 8, '62, Woleott; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Nov. 1. '64; wd. April 2, '65, Petersburg; dis. June 26, 1865, 

hospital. Philadelphia. 
Crawford. Myron H., 23; Aug. 5. '62, Woleott; Sept. 8; Sergt., 

Oct. 1. '03; d. Aug. 24, 1864. Frederick. Md., of wounds re- 
ceived at Monocacy July 9. 
Cresswell. ^^'illiaul. 28;' May' 28. '63. Galen; May 28; no M. O. 
Crosbv. Michael. 28; Aug. \?,, '63. Woleott; Sept. 2; trans. June 

27. 1865. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Curtiss. Horace W.. 18; Sept. 19, '04, Albion; 1 year; dis. June 

20, 1804, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Dare. William. 30; Aug. 0. '02. Woleott; Sept. S; Corp.. no date; 

d. Dec. 20. 1802, Fort Reno, D. C. 
Delong, Thomas E.. 21; Jan. 15. '04. Syracuse; dis. June 8, 

1804, probably to receive commission in colored regiment. 
Demott, Lewis, 39; Dec. 28, '03. Fayette; Dec. 28; pi'isoner, Mo- 

nocacv. Julv 9, '04; dis. Julv 15. 1865, Annapolis, Md. 
Derby, Albert, 18; Jan. 4, '04. Hiiron; Jan. 15; dis. June 9, 1865, 

hospital, Philadelphia. 
Deuel. John W.. 32; Sept. 1, '04, Albany; 1 year; dis. Mav 31, 

1805. hospital. Philadelphia. 

Devinney. Newton. 23; Aug. 8. '02. \A'olcott; Sept. S; Corp.; 

dis. April 0. 1S05. Ehiiira. N. Y. 
Ditton. John, 21; Aug. 5. "02. Woleott; Sept. 8; deserted Oct. 

25. 1802. 
Dorsey, Michael, 34; Aug. 5, '02. Woleott; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 4, 

1864, Fort Simmons. 



462 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Dudley, Henry, 31; Dec. 26, '63, Huron; Jan. 5, '64; wd. Cold 
Harbor June 1, '64; dis. Nov. 28, 1864, Alexandria, Va. 

Duffiu. William, 44; Dec. 21, '63, Mentz; Dec. 21; no M. O. 

Dusenberv, Cornell, 20; Aug. 7. '62, Butler; Sept. 8; Corp., Mar. 
1, '6oVSergt.. April 17, '65; M. O., July 6, 1865. 

Dyer, David H., 19; Jan. 11, '04, Troy; Jan. 25; wd. Winchester 
Sept. 19, '64; dis. Sept. 23, 1865, hospital, Hartford, Conn. 

Easton, Charles A., 26; July 27, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp.; 
dis. April 16, 1864, Fort Baker. 

Easton, David, 18; Jan. 5, '64, Auburn; Jan. 5; trans. Feb. 3, 
1865, Co. E, 14 Vet. R. C. 

Eldridge, Benjamin H., 44; Dec. 17, '63, Galen; Jan. 5, '64; 
prisoner, Monocacy, July 9, '64; dis. Sept. 21, 1865, Roch- 
ester, N. Y. 

Ellsworth, George, 26; Jan. 4, '64, Cortland; Jan. 4: Corp.. Sept. 
1, '64; Sergt., Nov. 1, "64; wd. June 1, Cold Harbor and 
Monocacy July 9, '64; trans. June 27, 1865, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Ellsworth had already served two years in Co. H, 23d N. Y. 
Infantry. 

Ellsworth, Orson, 43; Jan. 4, '64, Huron; Jan. 4; d. Sept. 21, 

1804. Sandv Hook. 

Elmendorf, John C, 24; Julv 27, '02. Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., 

April 25, '03; Sergt., April 12, '04; 1st Sergt., Aug. 9, '04; 

promoted 2d Lieut.; wd. Cold Harbor June 1, 1804. 
Elmer, Albert, 21; Aug. 8, '02, Wolcott; Sept. 8; k. Cedar Creek 

Oct. 19, '04. 
Elmer, John E., 29; July 31. '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; wd. and 

prisoner at Monocacv Julv 9, '64; M. O., Julv 6, '65. 
Emery, Seward. 21; Aug! 6, '02, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. June 29. 

1805, hospital, Philadelpliia. 

Field, Nathaniel J., 20; Sept. 2, '04. Wolcott: Sept. 5. 1 vear; 

wd. Cedar Creek Oct. 19, '04; dis. July 28, 1865, El- 

mira. 
Fitch, Allen H., 44; Dec. 20, '03, Butler; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27, 1865, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Fitch, Cvrus E., 18; Julv 2G, '62, Wolco+t; Sept, 8; M. O., July 

6, '05. 
Fitch, George H., 18; Dec. 20, '63, Butler; Dec. 29; dis. June 14, 

'65, hospital, York, Penn. 
Fitch. Irving L., 18; Dec. 26, '63, Butler; Dec. 29; k. Cedar 

Creek Oct. 19, '64. 
Foster, John, 25; Dec. 29, '63, Savannah; Jan. 4, '64; prisoner, 

Monocacy, July 9, '64; dis. June 9, '05, hospital, Baltimore. 
Fox, George D.. 37; Dec. 29, '03, Huron; Jan. 2, "04; trans. June 

27. '05, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Frederick, Jolin D., 20; Jan. 13, '64, Cortland; Jan. 13; Corp., 

April 17, '65; trans. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Frost, Henry C, 20; Aug. 5, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; d. Jan. 14. 

'63, Fort Reno. 



I 



COMPANY A. 463 

Frost, Oscar J., 18; Aug. 5, "62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., April 

12, '64; Q. M. Sergt., Sept. 1, '64; Ist Sergt, April 17, '65; 

M. O., Julj 6, '65. 
Gage, Barton, 25; Aug. 5, '62, Wolcott; Sept. S; dis. Aug. 26, 

'64. Harper's Ferry. 
Gage. John S., IS; Aug. 5, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; deserted July 

8. '04. 
Gall. William. .31; Jan. 18, "64, Geddes; Jan. 19; k. Monocacy 

July St. '04. 
Gardner, George M., 20; July 25, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; deserted 

Feb. 18. "63. 
Gibbs. William H., 38; Aug. 4, '62, Wolcott; trans. Mar. 1, '6i, 

82d Co., 2d Bat, V. E. C. 
Gould, Grover. 29; Sept. 1. '64, Skaneateles; 1 year; trans, to Co. 

A, from Co. B, .3d X. Y. H. A.; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Graham, Alfred L., 28; Aug. 6, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., 

April 12, "64; M. O., July 6, "65. 
Green, Charles, 24; Aug. 5, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; deserted Feb. 

18. '63. 
Green, Luther, 21; Mar. 4, '63, Victory; Mar. 19; dis. Mar. 29, 

'64, Fort Baker. 
Gruber. Daniel. 20; Aug. 27, '64, Angelica; Sept. 6, 1 year; d. 

Feb. 9, "65, in the field. 
Guest, Joseph, 44; Dec. 4, '63, Lyons; Jan. 2, '64; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d N. y. H. A. 
Guild. Esen Z., 21; Aug. 6, '63, Galen; Aug. 18; dis. Nov. 19, 

'64, hospital, Washington. 
Hall. Aaron F.. 31; Dec. 14, '63, Savannah; Dec. 15; Corp., Nov. 

1, 'G4; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hall, Andrew S., 28; Jan. 4. '64, Savannah; Jan. 5; prisoner, 

Monocacy, July 9, '64; trans. June 27, "65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Hall, Melvin, 32; Dec. 16, '63, Eose; Dec. 29; prisoner, Monocacy, 

July 9. "64 ; trans. June 27. "64. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hannou. Mark. 29; Jan. 4, '64. Wolcott; Jan. 5; wd. and pris- 
oner, Monocacy. July 9. '64; wd. Cedar Creek, Va., Oct. 19. 

'64 ; dis. Aug. 2, '65, hospital, Eochester, N. Y. 
Harvev, Truman S., 21; Julv 27. '62. Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., 

June 29. '63; Sergt., April 12, '64; 1st Sergt., Mar. 1, '65; 

promoted 2d Lieut. 
Hastiugs. William, 21; Sept. 12, '63, Lyons; Sept. 22; deserted 

June 3. '64. 
Hazard. Helon. 22; Aug. 5, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O.. Julv 

6, '65. 
Helmer. Afred E.. 28; Dec. 15, '63. Seneca Falls; prisoner, Mo- 
nocacy, July 9. '64: d. Oct. 15. "64, Bichmond, Va. 
Hermance. Benjamin F.. 18; Sept. 3. '64. Groton: 1 vear; wd. 

Cedar Creek Oct. 19, *64 ; M. O.. July 6. '65. 
Higgins, Charles, 18; Dec. 21. '63, Montezuma; Jan. 2, '64; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 



■164 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Hill, Charles S.. 25; May 30, •63, Fair Haveu; June 23; dis. Jan. 

22, '64, Fort Simmons. 
Hinman, Enos. 43; Dec. ir>, "63, Wokott; Dec. 29; no M. O. 
Hoff. Jakeway R.. 25; Aug. 2, "62. Wolcott; Sept. 8, 1st Sergt.; 

promoted 2d Lieut. 
Hoffman, William P., 24; Aug. 5, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July (), "65. 
Hollenbeck, Charles B., 17; Feb. 2, '64, Cortland; Fe^. 2; dis. 

June 30, "65, hospital. V.'ashiujrton. 
Hollenbeck. David, 43; Jan. 4, "64, I'aima; Jan. 4; no M. O. 
Hollenbeck, Henry, 1!); Jan. 4. "64, Cortland; Jan. 4; \vd. Peters- 
burg, April 2, '65; dis. July 8, '65, hospital, Washington. 
Hollenbeck, William, 18; Feb. 2, '64, Cortland; Feb. 2; dis. June 

30. "65, hospital, Baltimore. 
Hood, Arthur D., 18; Dec. 16, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; Corp., April 

17, "65; trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hosmer, Major F., 18; Sept. 13, '64, Groton; Sept. 13, 1 year; 

wd. Cedar Creek Oct. 10, "64; d. Dec. 9, '64, Cold Water, 

Mich. 
Howard, Abner, 44; Aug. 30, '64, Albany; 1 year; M. O., July 

6, "65. 
Hoyt, Evelyn, 26; Aug. 6, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, 

' '65. 
Humphrey, Enos, 23; Jan. 1, '64, Wolcott; Jan. 5, "64; dis. June 

15, "65, hospital, Washington. 
Hunt, James, 40; Aug. 1, "62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, 

'65. 
Johnson, Horace A.. 18; Dec. 28, '63, Wolcott; Dec. 2!); d. July 

28, "64, Frederick, Md.. from wounds received at Monocacv 

July 9. 
Johnson, Lawrence, 18; Dec. 29, '63, Savannah; Dec. 20; dis. 

Nov. 9, '64, for promotion 1st Lieut., 8th V. S. Colored U. .\. 
Johnson, Morris, 22; Dec. 21. Savannah; Jan. 6, '64; Sergt., no 

date; pi'isoiier, Monocacy. July 9, "64; dis. June 9, '65, hos- 
pital, Haltimore. 
Jones, Edward C., 34; Jan. 4, '64, Wolcott; Jan. 4; wd. June 16, 

"64; trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
June. Charles. 25; Sept. 3, '64. Lansing; 1 year; M. O., July 6. 

'65. 
Keeler. James, 22; May 20, '63, Galen; deserted June 15, '64. 
Keeler, Joseph, 44; Aug. 15. "64. L<'dyard; 1 year; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Keeslar, Daniel C. 28; Aug. 2, '62. Hiiion; Sept. 8, Seigt.: dis. 

as 1st Sergt., April 6, "(t4. Fort Baker. Vid. Co. E. 
Ketchum, Alvali B., 21; Jan. 2, "64, Galen; Jan. 2; deserted 

July 5, '64. 
Ketchuin, Newton. 19; Sept. 6, '64, Albany; 1 year; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
King, Geoige D., 19; July 25, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. June 

14, '65, Elmira, X. Y. 



COMPANY A. 465 

Kuapp, Andrew, 41; July J7, "62, Wolcott; Sept. 8, Corp.; Sergt., 

April 11', ■04; d. Sept. 2:2, '64. 
Kuapp, Fraukliu E.. 20; Dee. 21, "63, Savannah; Jan. 2, '64; 

d. Sept. 15, '64, Fort Reno. 
Koon, Alonzo, 23; Aug. 6, "62. Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. June 30, 

'65, hospital, Baltimore. 
Lake, John R., 43; Aug. 6, "63, Lvons; Sept. 2; trans. June 

27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Lakey. William H., IS; Aug. 2, "62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, "65. 
Lawlor. James. 20; Oct. 6, "64, Tarrytown; Oct. 6, 1 year; trans. 

June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Lefavor, James M., 40; Aug. 30, '64, Conquest; Aug. 30, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Lefler, Daniel, 36; Dec. 20, '63, Tyre; Dec. 23; trans. June 

27, "65. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Lemon, William, 35; Dec. 16, '63, Seneca Falls; wd. Cold Har- 
bor June 1, '64; dis. July 13, '65, hospital, Albany, N. Y. 
Leroy. John, 21; Aug. 5, "62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; d. Mar. 13, '64, 

hospital, ^'ashington. 
Lewis, Joseph, 28; July 11, '63, Galen; July 11; no il. O. 
Longer, Cyrus B.. 44;'july 27, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; artificer, 

Jan. 1, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Lough, John, 22; Jan. 13, '64, Macedon; Jan. 15; trans. June 

27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Lower, Luther, 25; Aug. 2, '64, Wolcott; deserted Feb. 15, '63. 
Lynch, David T., 31; Dec. 25, "63, Auburn; Dec. 26; prisoner, 
Monocacy, Julv 9, '64; dis. June 20, "65, Wilmington, Del. 
McCabe, Daniel, 32; Oct. 10, '64, Rochester; Oct. 10, 1 year; 

trans. June 27, "65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
McCarthv, Edward, 18; Sept. 14, '63. Galen; Sept. 22; trans. 

June 27, "65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
McCarthy, Timothy, 36; Dec. 31, '63, Brutus; Dec. 31; no M. O. 
McCradv, David H., 28; Dec. 21, '63, Savannah; Dec. 28; no 

M. O. 
McCune, Peter, 23; April 7, '64, 2d Dist. X. Y.; April 7; deserted 

May IS, "64. 
McDougall. David. 37; Aug. 8, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Musician; 

M. O., Julv 6, '65. 
McElvany, John, 22; Aug. 18, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. Sept. 

26, "63. Fort Simmons. 
Mcintosh. Peter L., 29; Sept. 6, '64, Albanv; 1 vear; M. O., Julv 

6, "65. 
McXeal. Robert, 28; Dec. 16. '63, Xew Haven; Dec. 16; wd. Cold 
Harbor June 1, '64; trans. April 28, '65, 170th Co., 2d Bat., 
V. R. C. 
McWiggin, Patrick, 27; Aug. 5, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; Corp., Apr. 

12. "64; Sergt.. Mar. 1, '65; M. O.. Julv 6. '65. 
Maher. Michael. 26; Sept. 1, '64. Albanv; 1 vear; M. O.. Julv 
6, '65. 
30 



466 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Marcellus, Carey, 44; Dec. 21, "63, Butler; Dec. 28; no M. O. 
Marcellus, Lewis, 20; Aug. 2, "62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; prisoner, 

Monocaoj, July D, '(M; il. Feb. KJ, "C!"), Danville, Va. 
Marshall, David, 33; Dec. 29, '63, Geneva; Jan. 4, "04; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Marshall, William M., 22; Aug. 6, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; k. April 

2, "65, Petersburg. 
Mastin, Michael P., 34; Jan. 11, '64, Cortland; Jan. 11; d. July 

16, '64, hospital, Haltimore, from wounds received at Mo- 

nocacj' July 9. He had served two years in Co. H, 23d N. 

Y. Infantry. 
Mattison, David C, 26; Sept. 12, "64, Springtown; 1 jear; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Mead^ Joseph H., 18; Sept. 8, '64, Lvons; 1 year; wd. Cedar 

Creek Oct. 19, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Mead, Judson, 21; Aug. 4, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., April 

12, '64; prisoner July 9, '64, Monocacy; d. Feb. 8, "65, Dan- 
ville, Va. 
Mead, Sanford S., 23; Aug. 18, '63, Syracuse; Sept. 10; wd. 

June 3, '64, Cold Harbor; dis. May 21, '65, hospital, Roches- 
ter, N. Y. 
Meeker, Hiram, 28; Dec. 26, '63, Huron; Jan. 8, '64; dis. July 

8, '65, hospital. Baltimore. 
Merrill, Edgar J., 18; Aug. 2, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; dis. Mar. 1, 

'65, hospital, Albany. 
Merrill, Edward P., 18; July 27, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Merrill, Wallace, 18; Jan. 10, '64, Wolcott; Jan. l.s; k. July 9, 

'64, Monocacy, Md. 
Merrill, William H., 18; Sept. 3, '64, Camillus, 1 year; dis. June 

5, '65, Elmira, N. Y. 
Mitchell, Ellas, 23; Aug. 6. '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; trans. Dec. 

29, '63, V. R. C. 
Mitchell, George W., 21; Dec. 21, "6:^, Senuett; Dec. 30; no M. O. 
Mitchell. William, 23; Dec. 26, "63. Macedon; Dec. 26; wd. Mo- 
nocacy, July 9, '64; dis. June 14, '65, hospital, Baltimore. 
Moffatt, William, 36; Aug. 8, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Artificer, 

April 19, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Moore, George C, 18; Sept. 17. '64, Wavne; 1 year; wd. April 6, 

'65, Sailor's Creek; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Morley, Allen T.. 23; Aug. 5. '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. Mar. 

11, '63, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Mullier, George, 43; Feb. 8. '64, 2d Dist. N. Y.; Feb. 8; d. Sept. 

16. '64, hospital, Baltimore, Md. 
Murray, Charles A., 19; Aug. 17, '63, Galen; Sept. 22; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Murray, Patrick H., 18; Aug. 4, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; deserted 

Oct. 25, '62. 
Nash, Edward, 29; July 27, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8, Corp.; Sergt.. 



COMPANY A. 467 

June 2o, '63; prisoner June 1, '64, Cold Harbor; d. Oct. 31, 

'64, Andersonville. 
Neal, Jonatlian, 18; Aug. S, '63, Wolcott; Sept. 8; wd. Monocacy 

July y, "64; dis. May 15, '65, Frederick, Md. 
Newberry, Charles H., 24; Jan. 14, '64, LeKoy; Jan. 14; dis. 

Sept. 29, '65. 
Nichols, nenry. 21; Sept. 3, "64, Lansing; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Nichols, Jesse B., 44; Sept. 5, '64, Camillus; 1 year; wd. Oct. 19, 

'64, Cedar Creek; d. Nov. 8, "64, hospital, Baltimore. 
Nichols, Myron B., 26; July 20, '63, Galen; Aug. 5; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
O'Brien, Daniel, 28; Jan. 4, '64, Onondaga; Jan. 4; wd. June 1, 

'64, Cold Harbor; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
O'Connor, Patrick, 43; July 25, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; wd. June 

1, "64, Cold Harbor; M. O., July 6, '65. 
O'Niel, Charles, 39; Dec. 12. "63, Seiieca Falls; Dec. 15; wd. Cold 

Harbor; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Orterlipp, Francis. 4(1; Sept. 2, "63, Galen; Sept. 22; k. June 3, 

'64, Cold Harbor. 
Owen, Milton, 19; Aug. 5, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Palmer, Thomas J., 18; Dec. 7, '63, Wolcott; Dec. 7; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Perry, Charles W., 18; Dec. 17, '6.3, Galen; Dec. 29; Corp., Jan. 

1, '65; Sergt., April 17, "65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. 

A.; M. O., 2d Lieut. 
Pettengill. John, 42; Jan. 4, '64, Huron; Jan. 5; dis. May 13, '65, 

hospital. Philadelphia. 
Pettit, Martin, 19; Aug. 3, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Phillips, Frederick, 32; Dec. 19, '63, Montezuma; no M. O. 
Phillips. John, 43; Aug. 2, "62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. June 15, 

'65, Washington. 
Phillips, Virgil J., 18; Aug. 24, '63, Wolcott; Sept. 2; wd. July 

9, '64, Monocacy; dis. Aug. 7, '65, hospital, Rochester, N. Y. 
Pitcher, Amos, 24; Aug. .31. '64, Auburn; 1 year; d. April 21, 

'65, Martinsburg, West Va. 
Porter. Lawson, 26; Aug. 5, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Wagoner, 

Noy. 1. '64 ; M. O., July 6. '65. 
Rancier, Lewis. 18; Dec. 2*. '63, Mentz; Dec. 24; no M. 0. 
Rawson. Abrani A.. 19; Jan. 14. '64, Troy; Jan. 14; dis. June 

26, '65, hospital. Philadelphia. 
Rawson, Charles, 18; Dec. 17, '63, Butler; Dec. 28; prisoner, Mo- 
nocacy, July 9, '64; trans. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Rawson. Edgar A., 20; Dec. 17. '6.3, Butler; Dec. 28; prisoner, 

Monocacy, July 9. '64; dis. Sept. 1, '65, hospital, Rochester, 

N. Y. He had seryed two years in Co. G, 3d N. Y. L. A. 
Rhinehart, William H., 23; Sept. 3, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 5, 1 year; 



468 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

wd. Cedar Creek Oct. 19. "64; dis. July 12, "(Jo, hospital, 

Philadelphia. He had served iu 10th N. Y. Vols. 
Khodes, Heuiy J., 27; Aug. 5, "(32, Wolcott; Sept. 8, Sergt.; pro- 
moted 2d Lieut. Co. G. 
Richardson, Isaac J., 31; Aug. 29, '64, Chenango; Aug. 29, 1 

year; k. Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek. 
Rigg's. Henrv, 18; Aug. 4, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Robershaw, William. 19; Dec. 17, '63, Wellsport; Dec. 17; de- 
serted July 16, '64. 
Roe, Alfred S., 19; Jan. 21, '64, Tully; Jan. 21; prisoner, Mo- 

nocacy, July 9, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d ]S'. Y. H. A. 
Ryder, Edwin H., 18; Dec. 28, "63, Genoa; Jan. 4, '64; wd. July 

9, '64, Monocacy; d. from wounds Aug. 17, '64, Frederick, 

Md. 
Sampson. Edward F., 20; Aug. 25, '64. Venice; Aug. 26, 1 year; 

wd. Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek; dis. May 20, '65, Albany. 
Sanborn, Orsemus, 26; Dec. 8, '63, Sterling; Dec. 22; deserted 

May 9, '64. 
Schemerhorn, Stephen S., 29; Sept. 5, '64, Albany; Sept. 5. 1 

year; dis. Aug. 30, '65, Albany. 
Scott, Benjamin, 37; Dec. 30, '63, Venice; Dec. 31; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Scott, Carmi, 18; Jan. 4, '64, Huron; Jan. 4; wd. June 1, '64, 

Cold Harbor; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Searles, Fidelus, 26; Dec. 29. '63, Savannah; Dec. 29; wd. July 

9, '64, Monocacy; dis. June 10, '65, Frederick, Md. 
Searles, Lucien A., 38; Sept. 15, '64, Jamaica; Sept. 15; d. Feb. 

22, '65, in the field. 
Secor, Charles, 19; Aug. 31. '64. Albany; Aug. 31, 1 year; dis. 

June 23, '65, hospital, Baltimore. 
Secor, John S.. 19; Sept. 8, '64, Albany; Sept. 8. 1 year; wd. Oct. 

19, '64, Cedar Creek; dis. June 27, '65, hospital, New York. 
Seeber, Smith, 25; Sept. 5, '64, Huron; Sept. 5, 1 year; d. Nov. 

3, '64, hospital, Martinsburg, West Va. 
Shafer, David. 42; Mar. 28, '63, Victory; May 6; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Shafer, William. 36; Feb. 18, '64, 2d Dist. N. Y.; Feb. 18; de 

serted Mav 14, 'C4. 
Shaft, Milton, .30; Aug. 5, '62,WoIcott; Sept. 8; M. 0., July 6, '65. 
Sheldon. William H.. 42; Sept. 22. '64, Lockport; 1 year; dis. 

June 15, '65, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Sherman, Charles H., 28; Dec. 31, '63, Galen; trans. June 27, 

'(-..'■j. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Sloan, Edward S., 25; Jan. 1, '64, Galen; Jan. 2; dis. Aug. 6, 

'65. \\ashington. 
Smith, Amos, 26; Aug. 5, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; wd. July 9, '64, 

Jionocaoy: dis. Mar. 31, '65. hospital, Philadelphia. 
Smith, James E. 22; July 25, '63, Galen; Aug. 5; prisoner, Mo- 



COMPANY A. 469 

uociuy, J uly it. "64; trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Had 

boon in the regular army. 
fcJmith. Mortimer F.. 20; July 25. "62. Wolcott; Sept. S; dis. Jan. 

24, "64, for promotion 2d Lieut. Co. E, 20tli U. S. Colored 

Troops. 
Smofker, Frederick, 28; Aug. 2. '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8, Sergt.; 

M. O.. July 6, "65. 
Snow, Samuel, 25; Jan. 4, '64, Wolcott; Jan. 5; dis. June 30, "65, 

Washington. 
Snyder. Taul. 38; Dec. 17, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; dis. June lli, '65, 

Washington. 
Sours, Jacob C, 28; Aug. 6, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; k. Sept. 19, 

64, Winchester, Va. 
Sprague, Alfred J.. 19; Aug. 5, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. Mar. 

6, '63, Washington. 
Sprague, Frank, 23; Aug. 5, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. April 6, 

'64, Fort Uaker. 
Sprague. Lewis B.. 22; Aug. 6, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; d. Jan. 22, 

'63, hospital, I'hiladelphia. 
Stafford. Horatio (}.. 28; JuIt 13. '63, Palmyra; Aug. 5; Corp., 

April 12. '64; wd. Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek; dis. July 6, '65, 

Washington. 
Stafford, William A., 20; July 3, '63, Palmyra; Aug. 5; wd. 

Oct. 19, '64; dis. July 12, '65, Elmira, N. Y. 
Stinard. Andrew L., 25; Aug. 1, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Dec. 3(1. ■(>2; dis. Mar. 30, '64, Fort Baker. 
Streeter. Melvin, 25; Sept. 1, '64, Huron; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Strickland. George. .38; Dec. 17, '63, Galen; Dec. 17; wd. Mo- 

nocacy. July 9; d. July 11, '64, hospital, Baltimore. 
Struble. Samuel, 26; Jan. 4, '64, Wolcott; Jan. 4; no record after 

his return to duty from Stone Hospital Sept. 1, '64. 
Stubbs. Wesley K., 27; Aug. 6. '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

Sergt., April 25, '63; 1st Sergt., April 12, '64; d. Dec. 

24. "64, from wounds received Oct. 19 at Cedar Creek. 
Stubbs, William R.. 18; Jan. 4, '64, Wolcott; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27. '65. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Swinder. Henry, 22; Aug. 27, '64, Angelica; Sept. 6; wd. Oct. 

19, '64, Cedar Creek; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Taylor. Charles H., 25; Jan. 4, '64, Butler; Jan. 4; dis. June 16, 

'65, Washington. 
Taylor. Judah X., 20; Aug. 12. '63, Galen; Aug. 18; Corp., April 

12, '64; Sergt.. Sept. 1, '64; trans. June 27. '65, Co. I, 2d 

X. Y. H. A.; M. O. as 1st Sergt.; Vet. Co. A, .3d X. Y. A. 
Thomas. Philip, 38; Sept. 1, '64, Huron; Sept. 1, 1 year; dis. 

June 15. '65. Washington. 
Thompson, William, 20; Sept. 3, '64, Lansing; Sept. 3, 1 year; 

dis. June 9. '65, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Tompkins. Francis M., 26; Sept. 3. "64, Lansing; Sept. 3, 1 year; 

M. O.. July 6. '65. 



470 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Townsend, David. 18; Dec. 19, '63, Huron; Jan. 2, '64; trana. 

June 27. "Co. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Tupper, William S.. 44; Dec. 21, '63, Montezuma; Dec. 31); no 

M. O. 
Ullrich. Charles. 33; Aug. 6, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., Sept. 

I. "64; M. O., July 6, '65. 

Vanalstine, Isaac, 41; Julv T), "63, Wolcott; Aug. 5; trans. April 

21. 64. 82 Co.. 2d Bat.", V. R. C; Vet. 3d N. Y. A. 
Vanderberg. James, 23; Sept. 1. '64. Huron; Sept. 19, 1 vear; 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Vanderberg, Martin, 28; Oct. 5, '64, Nunda; Oct. 6, 1 vear; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Van Horn, John. 30; Aug. 5, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Wagoner; 

dis. Mar. 29. '6:{, Fort Simmons. 
Van Ostiand, Charles, 21; Dec. 19, '63, Marion; wd. June 1, '64, 

Cold Harbor; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Van Rensselaer, John, 44; Jan. 16, '64, Cortland; Jan. 19; dis. 

May 1.3, '65, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Van Tassel, John, 34; Sept. 3, "64, Lansiug; Sept. 3, 1 year; dis. 

June 16, '65, Washington. 
Veeley, Lewis. 19; Sept. 1, "64, Huron; Sept. 3, 1 year; dis. June 

29, '65, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Wagner, Francis. 26; Sept. 1. '64. Albany; Sept. 1, 1 year; wd. 

Oct. 19, '64, ('edar Creek; dis. June 15. '65, hospital. Pliila- 

dt'lpliia. 
Waldrou. Uenjamin, 24; Sept. 2, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 5. 1 year; 

dis. Jan. 17. '65. York, Pa. 
Walker. James W.. 28; Aug. 2, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; dis. May 2, 

'64, Fort Baker. 
Walters. George L.. 19; Jan. 2, "(il. Cortland; Jan. 3; wd. Cold 

Harbor; trans. Jan. 12. '65. 59th Co., 2d Bat.. V. R. C. 
Watkius, Carlton. 28; Sept. 1, '64. Huron; Sept. 5, 1 year; dis. 

June 22, '65, hospital. Philadelphia. 
Weeks, DeWitt M., 20; Aug. 17. '63. Calen; Aug. 17; no M. O. 
Welch, William A., 16; Sept. 1, '64, Malone; Sept. 1, 1 vear; 

M. O.. July 6. '65. 
Wellington. Benjamin, 28; July 28. '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; d. 

July 28. '64, hospital. New York city. 
Wendover. Henrv C, 19; Mar. 2, '63, Auburn; Mar. 5; trans. 

June 27, '6.5, '2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wendover. James. 18; Aug. 6. '63. Wolcott; Aug. 9; wd. July 9. 

'64. Monocacv; dis. Mav 31. '65. hospital, Rochester, N. Y. 
Wendover. William C. ,37; Jan. 4. '64, Wolcott; Jan. 5; wd. 

Cold Harbor; trans. Mar. 17. '65. Co. A, 22d V. R. C. 
Wheeler. H. Hill. Jr., 18; Jan. 4. '64, Butler: Jan. 4; Corp.. Jan. 

II, '65; promoted 2d Lieut. Co. E. 

Whitbeck. George H.. 19; enlisted in Co. B, Aug. 19. '63. Galen; 
trans. Mar. 19. '64. to Co. A; trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. 
H. A. 



COMPANY B. 471 

Whitbeck, Johu W., 18; Sept. 12, '63, Galen; Sept. 22; dis. May 

13, 'Go. Rochester, N. Y. 
Whiting. Foster. 22; Jan. i, '64, Huron; Jan. 5; d. Sept. 22, '64, 

from wounds received Sept. 19 at Winchester, Va. 
Whitinj;. Johu F.. 27; Aug. 2, '(>2, Woleott; Sept. 8; promoted 

Corp., April 12, '64; wd. Cedar Creek; M. O., July 6, '65; 

d. at Syracuse before regiment left for home. 
Whitlock. Xewton V., 18; Aug. 8, '62, Woleott; Sept. 8; M. O.. 

Julv 6, '65. 
Wilson,' Edward H., 38; Dec. 18, '63, Butler; Dee. 29; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wilson. Israel S.. 18; Aug. 8, '62, Woleott; Sept. 8; d. July 21, 

'64, hospital. New York citv. 
Wood. Ira. 45; Aug. 2. '62, Woleott; Sept. 8; d. July 28, '64, 

hospital. New York citv. 
Worden. William, 22; Dec. 16, '63, Galen; Dec. 16; no M. O. 

COMPANY B. 

This company came from the western part of Wayne. July 
31st the Rev. Truman Gregory of Ontario began raising men 
for a company and enrolled A. J. Atwood, Anthony Cooniau, J. 

C. Hoxie, Jesse Gage and C. P. Patterson. August 4th he added 
John Watson and John Ruffle. The first public meeting was 
in the Baptist Church, Ontario Centre, August 8th, when 
twenty-one more were enrolled. This meeting was attended by 

D. F. Strickland of Walworth and Chauncey Fish of William- 
son, and an arrangement was made whereby Walworth was to 
furnish twenty men for the company and have the 1st lieuten- 
ancy; Williamson, fifteen, and to have the 2d lieutenancy. By 
the 12th there were names enough added to warrant going to 
Auburn, where on the 14th of August ninety-six men were suc- 
cessfully passed. Of this number, Ontario had sixty-one, includ- 
ing Rice of Sodus and Reeves of Marion; Walworth had twenty- 
one and Williamson fourteen. August 15 Strickland added one 
and on the 31st five, making his aggregate twenty-eight, and 
August 20 Gregory took one more, making for the company a 
total of 104. 

The agreement as to oflBcers was not exactly complied with. 
but the whirligig of time made that all right, and Williamson 
had her innings. 

CAPTAINS. 

Truman Gregory. 41; Aug. 6, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; date of rank, 

Aug. 14; ])romoted Major May 13, '64, not mustered; wd. 

June 1, '64, Cold Harbor; d. of wounds June 22. '64, at his 

home. 
Nelson F. Strickland, ])romoted from 1st Lieut. Feb. 16, '64; 

dis. Nov. 28, '64. 



472 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Chauncey Fish, from 1st Lieut. Nov. 2S, 'ii-i; M. O., July G, '65; 
Brevet Major U. S. Vols. 

FIRST LIEUTENANTS. 

Nelson F. Strickland, 25; Aug. 11. '62, Walworth; Sept. 'J; date 

of rank, Aug. 14; promoted Captain. 
William E. Greenwood, from 2d Lieut., Jan. 29, '64; wd. June 

1, '64, Cold Harbor; dis. Sept. 12, '64. 
Chauncey Fish, from 2d Lieut., Sept. 12, "64; wd. Sept. I'J, '64, 

Winchester, and Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek; promoted Capt. 
Josiah T. Crittenden, from 2d Lieut., Feb. 18, '65; dis. May 15, 

'65. 

SECOND LIEUTENANTS. 

William E. Greenwood, 32; Aug. 14. "62, Ontario; Sept. 9; date 

of rank, Aug. 14; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Chauncey Fish, from 1st Sergt., Feb. 6, "64; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Charles W. Hough, from Sergt. Major; date of rank, Feb. 15, 

'64; promoted 1st Lieut., Co. F. 
Eeuben Burton, trans, from Co. I. May .30, '64; prisoner, Mo- 

nocacy, July 9, '64; trans. June 27, "65, 2d X. Y. H. A.; M. 

O. as 1st Lieut. 
Josiah T. Crittenden, from Co. M, Nov. 28, '64; promoted 1st 

Lieut. 
Arthur W. Marshall, from Co. G, Dec. 30, '64; served for the 

most part in the G7th Penn.; M. O., July 6, "6.5. 
Francis J. Hoag, from 1st Sergt., Feb. IS, '65; dis. June 14, '65. 

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. 

Allen, Alonzo H., 24; Aug. 11, "62, Ontario; Sept. 9, Corp.; 

Sergt., Nov. 17, '63; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Allen, Calvin H., 19; Sept. 19, Rochester; Sept. 19, 1 year; M. 

O., July 6, '65. 
Andrew, Alvin, 30; Aug. 8, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; wd. Sept. 19, 

'64, ^A'inchester; d. of wounds Sept. 21, '64. 
Arney, Samuel, 25; Aug. 11, '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Atwood, Alvah J., 44; July 31, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; Musician; 

trans. June 22. '64, unassigned detachment, V. R. C. 
Babbitt, Francis, 23; Aug. 11, '62, Williamson; Sept. 9; M. 0., 

Julv6, '65. 
Beard, George A., 23; Aug. 12, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; wd. Oct. 

19, '64, Cedar Creek; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Bettvs, Lafavette L., 18; Dec. 12, '63, Ontario; Dec. 29; trans. 

June27,''65, 2dN. Y. H. A. 
Birdsall, William, 26; Aug. 8, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; M. O.. July 

6, '65. 
Bishop, Edwin A.. 28; Aug. 8, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; Sergt., no 

date; M. O.. Julv 6, '65. 






COMPANY B. 473 

Blythe, Jabez A., 23; Dec. 21, "63, Macedon; Dec. 29; Corp., Feb. 

19. 'U: wd. Sept. 19. 'U, Winchester; dis. June 1.5, '65, 

hospital. IMiihidclphia. 
Bostwick. J. r.enson, 22; Aug. l.j, "62, Walworth; Sept. 9. Corp.; 

dis. Nov. 20, WA, for promotion 1st Lieut., 10th U. S. C. T. 
Bradley, Augustus B., 20; Sept. 5, '(J4, Lyons; 1 year; wd. Oct. 

19, "04, Cedar Creek; d. of wounds 2vov. 1, "W, hospital, 
Philadelphia. 

Bradley, Herman J., 23; Sept. 15, "64, Morayia; 1 year; M. O.. 

Ju'ly 6. '(55; Vet. Co. I, 17th N. Y. Infantry. 
Brock, Charles J.. 30; Aug. 8. 'G2, Ontario; Sept. 9; Corp.. Aug. 

11. "(iS; Sergt., April 11, '64; wd. June 1, "64, Cold Harbor; 
dis. May 31, '65, hospital, Rochester, X. Y. 

Bronson. Oscar H.. 23; Dec. 7, "63, Walworth; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, 'Go, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Brown, Jacob B., 31; Aug. 12, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; d. Dec. 19, 

'64, at home. 
Brown, Eensselaer, 29; Aug. 29. '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; Corp., 

Mar. 10. '65; wd. Oct. 19, Cedar Creek; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Buck, .James W.. 26; Dec. 5, "6.3, Ontario; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d X. Y. H. A. 

Calhoun. Daniel D.. 13; April 13, '63, Galen; dis. May 12, '64, 

Fort Eichardson, Va. 
Carey, Orin. IS; April 25, '63, Ontario; May 8; prisoner, July 9, 

'64, Monocacy; trans, June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Carr. Micajah, 44; Dec. 18, '63, Walworth; Dec. 25; dis. March 

28, "64, Fort Baker. 

Case, Edwin. 27; Dec. 14, '63. Walworth; Dec. 29; wd. Sept. 19, 
'64. Winchester; dis. July G, '65, hospital, Rochester, N. Y. 

Chapman, Grosyenor E., 19; Aug. 8, "G2. Williamson; Sept. 9; 
M. O., July G, '65. ' 

Chapman, Ralph D.. 29; Dec. 10, '63, Walworth; Dec. 29; ac- 
cidentally injured in camp; dis. Oct. 22. '64. 

Chapman.Washington. 42; Dec. 17, '63, Ontario; Dec. 29; d. July 

12, '64, on U. S. hospital ship, Atlantic. 

Cheney. Jerome B., 21; Dec. 26, '63, Rochester; Dec. 26; trans. 

June 27, 'G5, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Christman. George H., 35; Sept. 1, '64, Lansing; 1 year; M. O., 

July G, '65. 
Church.' George M.. 18; Dec. .3, '63, Ontario; Dec. 12; d. March 

20, '64, Fort Mansfield. 

Clark, James E., 24; Aug. 12. '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; M. O., July 

9, '65. 
Clark, Lorenzo D., 38; Dec. 21, '63. Walworth; dis. Jan. 31, '64, 

Fort Simmons; rejected recruit. 
Clum. Edward F.. 18; Dec. 7, '63, Walworth; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Conger, Daniel, 44; Sept. 2, '64, Walworth; 1 year; trans. April 

29, '65, V. R. C. 



474 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Cooman, Anthony, 30; July 31, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; wd. July 

y, '(i4. Monocacy; M. O., July 6. 'Go. 
Copping, Thomas J*. 18; Dec. 20. "03. Ontario; Dec. 29; Corp., 

June 1, '65; trans. June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cordon, Isaac, 30; enlisted in Co. I, Dec. 26, '63, Venice; Jan. 6, 

'61; trans. May 17, "64, to Co. B; wd. June 1, '61, Cold Har- 
bor; dis. April 15, '65, hospital, Germantown, Pa. 
Davis, Allen B., 30; Aug. 8, '62. Ontario; Sept. 9; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Dempsey, Milton, 18; Sept. 5, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. 

O., July 6, '65. 
Dennev, Loren, 27; Aug. 9, '62, Williamson; Sept. 9; Corp., 

June 22, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Dietrick, Edwin. 35; Sept. 2, '64, Lansing; Sept. 2, 1 year; M. 

0., July 6, '65. 
Diver, Frank H., 19; trans. Nov. 11, '64. to Co. B from Co. I, 76th 

N. Y., in which he liad enlisted, July 24, '63; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Diver. Jerome B., 25; Aug. 12, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Dulan, John, 18; Aug. 25, '64, Oakfleld; wd. April 2, '63, Peters- 
burg; dis. June 14, '65, Washington. 
Dunlap, John H., 32; Aug. 8, '62. Walworth; Sept. 9; dis. July 

6, '65, Fort Stevens. 
Dwight, Lewis. .34; April 1, '64, Trenton; April 1; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Dwyer, James, 39; Jan. 5, '64, in Co. 1, Auburn; Jan. 5; trans, 
'to Co. B May 17, "64; trans. April 13. '65, Co. G, 20th V.R.C. 
Ellsworth. George, 21; Sept. 23, '64, Tarrytown; Sept. 23, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '63. 
Elmer, Francis M., 20; Aug. 7, '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; M. O., 

Julv 6, '65. 
Elmer, Reuben, 44; Aug. 8, '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; dis. April 

24, "63, Fort Simmons. 
Fenner. Nelson A.. 24; Dec. 3, '63, Ontario; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Fish, Chaimcey, 39; Aug. 1, '62, Williamson; Sept. 9; 1st Sergt.; 

promoted 2d Lieut. 
Fish, John J., 18; Mar. 30, "64, Williamson; Mar. 30; dis. June 

14, '65, hospital, Washington. 
Fish, Myron M.. 20; Mar. 26, '64, Williamson; Mar. 30; k. Sept. 

19, "64, AVinchester. 
Fitts, Nelson A., 33; Aug. 1, '62, VS'silworth ; Sept. 9; captured at 

Monocacy and escaped, July IS; M. ()., July 6, "65. 
Fleischer. Henry, 36; Dec. 26, '63, Rochester; Dec. 26; deserted 

Aug. 20, '64. 
Foote, Ilarvev M.. 25; Aug. 1. '62. Ontario; Sept. 9, Sergt.; dis. 

Nov. 20. '63. for promotion 1st Lieut., Co. C, 10th U. S. C. T. 
Franklin. Benjamin, 19; Aug. 14, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; wd. Cold 



COMPANY B. 475 

Harbor; became bugler; M. O., July 0, '05. Had served in 

»U(i. D. VMh N. Y. Infautrj. 
I Franklin. Joshua, 2(i; Aug. 13, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9, Corp.; dis. 

April 17, "(j;?; re-enlisted Dec. 14, "63, Ontario; dis. Jan. 31, 

'(j4. Fort Simmons; rejected recruit. 
Freer, John, I'd; Dec. 14, '63, Walworth; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27, '05, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Fries, Edmund, 22; Aug. 12, '62, Williamson; Sept. 9; Corp., 

Jan. 21, '65; M. O., July 0, '65. i 

II Fries, Gilbert, 21; Aug. 11, '62, Williamson; Sept. 9; k. Oct. 19, 

'64, Cedar Creek. 
Frost, Lewis B.. 21; Dec. 26, '63, Penfleld; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27, -65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gage, Jesse, 3d, 43; July 31, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; dis. Aug. 12, 

'65, Washington. 
Gamble, David P., 16; Dec. 16, '63, Palmyra; Dec. 26; dis. Juuh 

26. '65, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Gardiner. Lewis G.. 24; Dec. 5, '03, Ontario; Dec. 29; wd. Sept. 

19. "04, Winchester; dis. June 19, '65, Frederick, Md. 
Gilbert. George W.. 21; Aug. 11, '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; Corp., 

Oct. 11. "63; wd. June 1. "64, Cold Harbor; dis. Feb. 10, '65. 
Gilno. Ezra, 29; Aug. 8, "62, Ontario; Sept. 9; wd. June 1, '64, 

Cold Harbor; M. O., July 0, '65. 
Golden, Thomas, 36; Aug. 12, '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; M. O., 

July 6, '65. I 

Greenman, Matthew C, 18; Dec. 14, '63, Rochester; Dec. 16; d. 

Nov. 5. '64, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Greenman, Wesley A., 20; Dec. 14, "03, Rochester; Dec. 14; dis. 

May 13. '05. hospital. Philadelphia. 
Greenman, William H., 19; Dec. 14, '63, Rochester; Dec. 14; 

trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gregorv, Lyman, 18; Aug. 14, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9, Corp.; M. O., 

Julv 6", '65. 
Grey, Henry G., 24; Dec. 30, "64, Troy; Dec. 31; deserted April 

23, '65, on march to Danville. 
Grippen. David G., 28; Aug. 11, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; dis., as 

bugler, Mar. 28, '64, Fort Baker. 
Hall, John, 25; Aug. 31, '02, Walworth; Sept. 9; wd. Sept. 19, 

'64, Winchester; M. O., July 0, '(JS. 
Harkness, Edsou J., 19; Aug.'s, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9, Corp.; 

dis. Sept. 19, '03, for promotion Captain. Oth U. S. C. T.; 

M. O.. Brevet Major. 
Hazzard. William F., 18; Nov. 7, '03, Rochester; Nov. 12; trans. 

May 4. '05. 09th Co.. 2d Bat., V. R. C. 
Hibbard, Calvin C, 21; Dec. 10, "63, Ontario; Dec. 20; d. June 

5, '64, Yorktown, Va., of wounds received June 1 at Cold 

Harbor. 
Hiller, Jacob, 36; Aug. 11, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; wd. June 3, '64, 

Cold Harbor; M. O., July 6, '65. 



476 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY AUTILLERY. 

Hoag, Francis J., 21; Aug. 11, "62, Walworth; Sept. 9; Corp., 

Nov. 17, "03; Sergt.. Jan. lit. "64; 1st Sergt., Jan. 8, "65; 

promoted 2d Lieut. 
Hoag. Hiram C, 43; Dec. 7. "63. Walworth; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hoag, J. Murray, 19; Aug. 11, 'G2,Walworth; Sept. 9; Corp., May 

4, "63; dis. Aug. 29, '63, for promotion 2d Lieut. 4th U. S. 

Colored Troops; lost an arm in the service. 
Hodges, William H., 31; Dec. 14, "63, Walworth; Dec. 29; de- 
serted Feb. 23, "65. 
Holdridge, Daniel H., 21; Dec. 21, "63, Penlield; Dec. 26; 

drowned, June 17. '65, while bathing in Georgetown canal, 

near Fort Simmons. 
Holdridge, William, IS; Aug. 26, '64, Middleburg; wd. Mar. 25, 

'63; dis. June 15, '65. 
Holtom. Frank B., 18; Aug. 12, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; wd. June 

1, "64, Cold Harbor, and Sept. 19, '64 ; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Hopkins. Cassius C, 19; Aug. 20, '62. Ontario; Sept. 9; Corp., 

April 1, '64; trans. May 6. "64, U. S. Navy. 
Howell, Vernon R.. 19; Jan. 15, '64, Marion; Jan. 20; dis. June 

22, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Howser, Charles L., 19; Sept. 3. '64, Dayton; 1 year; d. Nov. 4, 

'64, hospital, Baltimore, of wounds received at Cedar Creek. 
Hoxie, John C, 19; Aug. 8, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; Wagoner; 

Corp., April 1, '64; trans. Mar. 15, '65, Signal Corps. 
Jagger, Daniel E.. IS; Dec. 16, '63, Palmyra; Dec. 26; d. June 15, 

'64, hospital, David's Island, N. Y., from wounds received 

June 8, Cold Harbor. 
Jones, Stephen, 21; Aug. S, '62. Ontario; Sept. 9; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
King, John H., 19; Aug. 9, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; Corp. and 

Sergt., no dates; wd. June 1, Cold Harbor; M. O.. July 

6, '65. 
Ladd. Francis, 40; Aug. 12, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; d. June 26, '64, 

hospital. City Point. Va. 
Lavarne, Daniel. IS; Dec. 21. '64; 1 year; wd. April 2, '65, Peters- 
burg; dis. July 14, '65, hospital, AVashington. 
Leightou, Lewis B.. 24; Sept. 8, '64, Syracuse; Sept. 8, 1 year; 

M. O.. Julv 6, '65. 
Lent, Charles D., 32; Aug. 12, '62, Walworth; Sept. 9, Sergt.; 

promoted 2d Lieut.. Co. H. 
Lewis. Dwight. vide Dwiglit, Lewis. 
Loomis. Francis M.. 21; Dec. 21, '6.3, Walworth; Dec. 29; dis. 

June 7. '65, Baltimore. 
Loveless, Hamilton, 18; Mar. 23, '63, Rose; Mar. 26; k. June 1, 

'64. Cold Harbor. 
McCarthv, Daniel. 38; Dec. 10. '63, Ontario; Dec. 29; wd. June 

1, '64, Cold Harbor; dis. Nov. 19, '64, hospital, Washington. 
McCartin, Laughlin, 44; Jan. 5, '64, Auburn; Jan. 5; in Co. I; 



COMPANY B. 477 

trans. Co. B May 17, '64; prisoner June 1, '64, Cold Haibor; 

d. 8ept. 2, *64, Audersonville. 
McCluie, James, '22; Sept. 1, "64, Huron; Sept. o. 1 year; wd. 

Oct. 19, "64, Cedar Creek; dis. July 27, '63, Syracuse. 
McCouuell, Irviufr, 18: Dec. 2a, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; in Co. G; 

tran.s. Co. B May 17, "64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
McCumber, William H., 21; Dec. 26, '63, Kochester; Dec. 26; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Mack, Daniel, 18; Jan. 21, '64, Lansing; Jan. 21; in Co. I; trans. 

Co. B Mav 17. "64; prisoner July 9, '64, Monocacy; trans. 

June 27, 'i>o. 2d X. Y. H. A. ' 

Mack, Darid S., 21; Aug. 13, '62, 'Williamson; Sept. 9, Sergt.; 

dis. Oct. 4, "63, for promotion 1st Lieut., 7tb L'. S. C. T. 
Mack, Samuel R.. 26; Aug. 14, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; prisoner 

July 9, "64, Monocacy; M. O., July 6, '65. 
McKowen, Edwin, 25; Sept. 19, '64, Sodus; Sept. 19, 1 vear; 

M. O., July 6, "65. 
Manchester. Charles F., 25; Aug. 12. "62, Ontario; Sept. 9; dis. 

April 8, "64, Fort Baker. 
Mason, James O., 23; Dec. 14, '63, Walworth; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Merrick. Joseph S.. 20; Aug. 8, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; dis. June 

11, '63, hospital, Rochester. 
Metzgar, Dana, 20; Aug. 30, '64, Groton; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Miller, Charles A., 21 ; Aug. 11, '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; d. Aug. 

2, '64. hospital, Washington. 
Miller, William H., 18; Dec. 7, '63. Walworth; Dec. 29; dis. Jan. 

25, '65, Washington. 
Munson. Charles H.. 29; Dec. 18, '63, Marion; Dec. 20; in Co. G; 

trans. Co. B May 17. '64; k. April 2, '65, Petersburg. 
Mvers, Frederick, 18; Dec. 14, '63, Walworth; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Myers, Samuel, 41; Aug. 11. '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; k. Sept. 19, 

'64. Winchester. 
Nash. Josiah E.. 23; Aug. 11. "62. Walworth; Sept. 9; d. Aug. 7, 

'64, hospital, Annapolis, of wounds received July 9 at Mo- 
nocacy. 
Negus, John, 38; Feb. 24. '64, Rochester; Feb. 25; prisoner, Mo- 
nocacy, July 9, '64; dis. June 29. '65, Rochester. 
Niles. Edwin D.', IS; Aug. 12, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9: wd. Oct. 19. 

'64, Cedar Creek; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Niles, Egbert, 19; Aug. 8, '62. Ontario; Sept. 9: M. O.. July 6, '65. 
O'Flynn. Thomas D.. 22; Dec. 7. '63, Walworth: Dec. 29; wd. 

Sept. 19. '64, Winchester; trans. June 27. 'do. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
O'Flvnn, William H.. 18; Dec. 29. '63. Walworth; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Pase, Ebenezer. 42; Aug. 2. Ontario; Sept. 9, Corp.; M. O.. July 

6, '65. 



478 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Painter, George, 26; Aug. 4, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; disabled in 

line of march; dis. May 17. "6.5. hospital, Philadelphia. 
Palan, Robert D., 25; Dec." 20, '63, Peutield; Dec. 20; wd. June 

8, '64, Cold Harbor; dis. Jan. 2U, '00, hospital, David's 

Island, N. Y. 
Parker. James E., 22; Dec. 16, '03, Walworth; Dec. 29; dis. July 

23, "04, for promotion 1st Lieut., 12th U. S. C. T. 
Parkhill, Robert F., 20; Aug. 13, '02, Williamson; Sept. 9; d. 

Nov. 12, '04, Rochester, from wounds received Oct. 10 Cedar 

Creek. Had served in 17tb N. Y. Infautry. 
Patterson, Charles P., 25; July 31, '02, Ontario; Sept. 9; pro- 
moted 2d Lieut., Co. F. 
Patterson, James N., 25; Aug. 31, '02. Walworth; Sept. 9; wd. 

June 1, '64, Cold Harbor; dis. Jan. 28, '65, hospital, Phila- 
delphia. 
Payne, Alexander. 37; Dec. 10. '03. Ontario; Dec. 29; d. Sept. 

20, '04, from wounds received the day before at Winchester. 
Peacock, Harrison F., 20; Dec. 19. '03, Macedon; Dec. 29; Corp., 

Feb. 23. '04; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; M. O. as 

sergeant. 
Peacock, Oscar F., 21: Aug. 29, '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; dis. May 

15. '65, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Pease, Charles W., 25; Aug. 14. '62. Ontario; Sept. 9; dis. Nov. 

20, '63, for promotion 2d Lieut., 10th U. S. Colored Troops. 
Perrin, Edwin B., 18; Dec. 7, '63, Walworth; Dec. 26; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Pierce, Samuel, 27; Mav 19, '63, Palmyra; June 4; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H.' A. 
Pierson, John, 30; Aug. 31, Walworth; Aug. 31; Corp., July 13, 

'63; d. June 20, '64, hospital, Philadelphia, from wounds 

received June 1 at Cold Harbor. 
Potter, Elias, 31; Aug. 12. '02, Walworth; Sept. 9; promoted 

artificer; wd. Oct. 19. '04, Cedar Creek; M. O.. July 0, "65. 
Pratt. Almon J., 26; July 31, '62. Ontario; Sept. 9, Sergt.; dis. 

Nov. 20. '03, for proniotiou 1st Lieut., 10th U. S. C. T. 
Prentiss, James D., 19; Dec. 20, '03, Williamson; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, '05, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Prey, David H., 42; Dec. 24, '03, Hannibal, in Co. G. thence to 

B May 17, '04; Dec. 29; trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Had served in Co. G, 5th Wisconsin Infantry. 
Pryor, John, 18; Dec. 21. '63, Palmyra; Dec. 29; dis. June 20, 

'05, Washington. 
Raynor. Andrew J.. 24; .\ug. 12. "62. Ontario; Sept. 9; dis. Dec. 
' 11. '03. for promotion 2d Lieut.. 19th U. S. Colored Troops. 
Reed, John L.. 27; Aug. 13, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; Corp., no date; 

M. O., July 6. '65. 
Reed, Nathan'R., 22; Aug. 11. '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; Corp., 

Nov. 18, '02; Sergt, Nov. 17, '63; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Reeves, Stephen. 37; Aug. 8. '62, Marion; Sept. 9; promoted ar- 
tificer; M. O.. July 6, '65. 



COMPANY B. 479 

Rice, John F., 31; May 19, '63, Palmyra; June i; k. Sept. It), •(54, 

Wiuchester. 
Kice, Lewis B., 28; Aug. 8, '62, Sodus; Sept. 9; dis. July 8, '63, 

for promotion 2d Lieut., Co. K, 1st U. S. Colored Ti'oops. 
Richmond. George H.. 20; Aug. 14, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; dis. 

July 8, '0.5. Harper's Ferry. 
Rifenbu'rg, Walter L.. 21; Aug. 8, "62, Ontario; Sept. 9; wd. 

June 1, '04, Cold Harbor, and Oct. 19, Cedar Creek; dis. as 

Corp., July 17, '05, Elmira. 
Risley, Charles M.. 21; Feb. 25, '64, Rochester; Feb. 25; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Rogers, Eugene O., 21; Aug. 12, '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; Corp., 

Nov. 17, "03; dis. as Sergt. June 26, '65. 
Rogers, William, 41; Sept. 2, "04, Wolcott; Sept. 2, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, "05. 
Rouch, Max, 37; Aug. 8, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; trans. June 21, 

"05, Co. A, 11th Regt, V. R. C. 
Rots, Gains M., 27; Aug. 12, "62, Williamson; Sept. 9; M. O., 

* Julv 6, "05. 
Ruffle, John, 44; Aug. 1, "62, Ontario; Sept. 9; d. July 13, '63, 

Fort Mansfield. 
Russell, Elon, 32; Dec. 16, '63, Walworth; Dec. 29; dis. June 23, 

'65, Washington. 
Sage, James, 39; Dec. 3, '63, Ontario; Dec. 29; d. Oct. 20, "04, of 

wounds received the day before at Cedar Creek. 
Sage, Joseph, 30; Aug. 12, "62, Ontario; Sept. 9; wd. Sept. 19, 

"64, Winchester; dis. April 28, '65, Rochester. 
Sanders. Eugene, 23; Aug. 9, "02, Williamson; Sept. 9; Corp., 

June 20, '64; Sergt., Jan. 21, "65; M. O., July 6, "65. 
Sharp, Emmet W., 22; Aug. 9. "62, Ontario; Sept. 9; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Shipman, John, 18; Sept. 5, '64, Groton; 1 year; dis. June 21, 

'65, Washington. 
Sipperly, Philip E., 44; Dec. 9, "03. Wolcott; Dec. 29; wd. Oct. 19, 

'64, Cedar Creek; trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Smith, Albert L., 21; Aug. 11, '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; dis. Aug. 

1, "65, Washington. 
Smith, Edwin B., 20; Sept. 5, '64, Lyons; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Smith, Henry, 21; Sept. 9, '64, Sodus; Sept. 9, 1 year; wd. March 

25, "65, iPetersburg; dis. July 0, '65, Washington. 
Smith. Jarvis L., 29; Dec. 10, "63, Ontario; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27. "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Smith, Morris M., 21; Aug. 13, "62, Ontario; Sept. 9; Corp., Mar. 

10, '05; M. O., July 0. "65. 
Smith. Walter S., .38; Aug. 8, "62, Ontario; Sept. 9; Musician; 

dis. June 20, '65, Washington. 
Soper, John H., 18; Dec. 18, '63, Marion; Dec. 20 in Co. G, thence 

trans. B, May 17, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 



480 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Sova, Alfred N., 18; Dec. 19, '63, Walworth; Dec. 29; dis. June 

16, '65, Wasbinsjton. 
Speller. James AY.. 24; Aug. 13, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; Aug. 26; 

M. ()., July 6, '65. 
Stanford, Daniel J., 25; Aug. 11, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; Corp., 
June 13, '63; Sergt., Jan. 19, '64; wd. Oct. 19, '64, Cedar 
Creek; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Sterling, Wallace M.. 23; July 1, '63, Fort Mansfield; July 2; 
dis. Aug. 21, '63, for promotion 1st Lieut., 1st U. S. Colored 
Troops. Had served in Co. D, 28tli N. Y. Infantry. 
Strickland, Thomas A.. 20; Aug. 11, '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; 

M. O., July 6, "65. 
Stumpf. William, 21; Dec. 14. '63. Walworth; Dec. 29; d. June 
4, "64, Sixth Corps hospital, from wounds received June 1 
at Cold Harbor. 
Taylor, Sylvester D., 19; Feb. 25, '64, Rochester; Feb. 25; trans. 

as musician June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Terwilliger, Albert E., 18; Aug. 14, "62, Ontario; Sept. 9; Corp., 

Aug. 1, "64; wd. Sept. 19, '64, Winchester; M. O., July 6. "65. 

Thatcher, James H.. 21; Aug. 8, "62, Ontario; Corp., Feb. 12, "64; 

Sergt., Jan. 21, '65; 1st Sergt., Mar. 10, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 

Thomas, Charles, 18; Aug. 8, '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; k. Sept. 

19, '64, Winchester. 
Travis, Edwin L., 21; Dec. 16, '63, Ontario; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Tucker, William H., 21; Aug. 31, '64, Groton; Aug. 31; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; Vet. Co. C. 76th N. Y. Vols. 
Vandcwarker, Abial, 18; Dec. 3, '63, Ontario; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Vandewarker, Samuel, 21; May 3, '6.3, Palmyra; June 4; wd. 

Sept. 19, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wall, Alonzo H., 21; Aug. 8, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Warland. George L., 18; Dec. 22, '63; Rochester; Dec. 22; trans. 

June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Warland. Henrv C. 21; July 1, '63, Fort Mansfield; July 2; 

Corp.. July'l, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Warren, Charles, 20; Dec. 18, '63, Ontario; Dec. 29; dis. July 5. 

'65, Washington. 
Warren, Edwin, 18; Dec. 18, '63, Ontario; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Warren, Jerome, 20; Aug. 12, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Warren, Robert, 37; Dec. 10, '63, Ontario; Dec. 29; dis. June 12. 

'65, hospital, Rochester. 
Watson, John W.. 25; Aug. 1, "62, Ontario; Sept. 9; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Westbrook. Manley, 19; Sept. 14. '64. Sodus; 1 year; d. Dec. 18, 
'64. in field hosjtital, Winchester, from wounds received 
Oct. 19 at Cedar Creek. 



COMPANY C. 481 

Whitcomb, Charles D., 35; Aug. 9, '62, Ontario; dis. Jan. 15, 

'64, Fort Simmons. 
White, Artemus T., 21; Aug. 11, '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; dis. 

April 3, '63, Fort Simmons. 
White, John J., 24; Dec. 14, '63, Walworth; Dec. 29; Corp., 

Aug. 1, '64; dis. June 16, '65, hospital, Baltimore. 
Whitman, Henry, 29; Dec. 7, "63, Walworth; Dec. 29; trans. 

Oct. 10, '64, Co. B, 10th Kegt., V. R. C. 
Whitmer. John, 21; Dec. 21, '63, Walworth; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Willis, Charles, 18; Aug. 31, '64, Geneva; Sept. 2, 1 .year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Wilson,'john. IS; Aug. 8, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Woodard, Orlando, 18; Dec. 16, '63, Ontario; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Woodhams, Henry, 28; Dec. 17, '63, Ontario; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Woodruff, Edgar W., 27; Aug. 12, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9, Corp.; 

dis. Feb. 4, '64, Fort Simmons. 
Wooster, Milton, IS; Dec. 10, "63, Ontario; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wooster, Seymour W., 25; Aug. 1, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; d. Sept. 

22, '64, in tield hospital, Winchester, from wounds received 

the 19th. 
Wooster, William E., 21; Aug. 13, '62, Ontario; Sept. 9; k. June 

3, '64, Cold Harbor. 
Wyman, Abel R., 26; Aug. 11, '62, Walworth; Sept. 9; d. July 

10, '64, hospital, Washington, from wounds received June 

22 at Petersburg. 
Wyman, William M., 33; Dec. 14, '63, Walworth; Dec. 27; d. 

March 25, '65, hospital, Washington. 



COMPANY C. 

This was a Cayuga county company exclusively. Some of the 
names of towns in our section of the state are very peculiar, 
and the stranger might smile at the thought of Cato, Conquest 
and Victory supplying the soldiers who were mustered in on 
that Sth of September, 1862. These men were reared in town- 
ships suggestive of warfare, and of triumph, too. Cato, whether 
the older or the younger, was a warrior, and his name was given 
to this particular j)ortion of the state because the township was 
a part of the military purchase, as were Conquest and Victory 
also. Men from such starting places could do no less than win. 
The credit of raising the company belonged largely to Captain 
Alden and Lieutenants Follett and Burke. 

If the roster, as published by the state in 1868 may be be- 
lieved, the first name enrolled for the company was that of 
31 



482 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVV ARTILLERY. 

Eobert H. Haver of Conquest July 21. Then tame, on the 23d, 
from the town of Cato, O. G. Burke, David Edminster, Squire 
Fuller, Chester Hooker, W. H. Lotkwood and J. J. Putnam. 
The list was full in August. 

CAPTAINS. 

Loyal W. Alden. 32; Aug. 25, '62. Cato; Sept. 8; date of rank, 

Aug. 14; resigned Feb. 10, '63. 
Harvey W. Follett, from 1st Lieut., Feb. 10, "63; dis. Oct. 8, '64. 
Marshall B. Burke, from 1st Lieut., Sept. 12, "64; M. O., July 

6, '65. 

FIRST LIEUTENANTS. 

Harvey W. Follett, 34; Aug. 27, "62, Auburn; Sept. 8; date of 

rank, Aug. 14; promoted Captain. 
Marshall B. Burke, from 2d Lieut., Feb. 10, '63; wd. July 9, '64, 

Monocacv; promoted Captain. 
Asahel M. Abbey, from Co. M, March 17, '64; dis. Sept. 28, '64. 
John B. Baker, from private, Nov. 3, '64; dis. Jan. 31, '65. 
William W. Sinclair, from 2d Lieut.. Co. L. Oct. !), '64; rank from 

Sept. 12; trans, back to L March 15. "65. 
Charles Cowell, from 1st Sergt., Feb. 17. '65; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
James D. Knapp, from Co. H, Feb. 17, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 

SECOND LIEUTENANTS. 

Marshall B. Burke. 23; Aug. 26. '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; date of 

rank, Aug. 14; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Lyman C. Comstock, from field and staff, Feb. 10, '63; promoted 

1st Lieut. Co. L 
James W. Tifft. from 1st Sergt.. Mar. 10. '64; wd. July !), '64, 

Monocacv; dis. Nov. 28, '64. 
George E. Chapel. 27; May 11, '64, Butler; date of rank, March 

17; dis. Dec. 5. '64. 
John M. Allen, from private. March 24, '64; dis. Feb. 28, '65, 
Michael McNultv. from private, Sept. 12, '64; dis. Feb. 28, '65. 
Gilbert Conklin."from Co. G, Nov. 28, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
William H. Mclntyre, from Co. H, Feb. 3. '65; M. O.. July 6, 

'65. Had served two years in Co. B, 27th N. Y. Infantry, 
Cyrus Acker, from Sergt., Nov. 28, "64 ; not mustered. 

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. 

Abrama, Edwin H., 18; Sept. 1, Auburn; Sept. 1, 1 year; M. O., 

Julv 6. '65. 
Acker. Cyrus. 27; Aug. 25, '62, Cato; Sept. 9, Sergt.; promoted 

2d Lieut.; wd. June 1, '64. Cold Harbor; dis. April .3. '65, 

hospital. Rochester. 
Allen. Andrew J., 45; Jan. 7, '64, Onondaga; Jan. 7; prisoner 

JulyD, '64, Monocacy; d. Danville Sept. 28, '64. 




CO.MPAXY C. 



1st Lieut. J. D. Knupp. Stephen Reeves (B). 1st Lieut. H. W. Follett. 
Capt. Loyal W. Alden. 
2nd Lieut. M. Mc-Nulty. Lewis B. Rice (B). Sergt. Cyrus Acker. 



COMPANY C. 483 

Allen, John M., 127; Jan. 5, '64, Ira; Jan. 5; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Aruevine. William, 36; 8ept. 6, '64, New York; Sept. 6, 1 year; 

d. Nov. 1', 'lii, in the field. 
Baker. John B., 44; Dec. 22, '63, Onondaga; Dec. 22; promoted 

1st Lieut. 
Baldwin. Jonathan, 22; Aug. 14, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; d. accidental 

poisouinfi Jan. 26, '63. Fort Gaines, D. C. 
Baldwin. Lyman, 20; Aug. 4, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; d. Jan. 1(1, '63, 

hospital. Fort Gaines. 
Ball, John ('., lit; July 2!), '02, Cato; Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, '6,-). 
Barnard. Riverous E., 20; Jan. 2, '64, Hannibal; Jan. 2; prisoner 

July 9, '64. Monocacy; d. Nov. 19, '64, Danville. 
Bartles," Henry, 32; Dec. 28, '63, Fayette; Dec. 29; prisoner Sept. 

19, "64, Winchester; dis. June 24, "Oi"). 
Bass. Henry. .32; Aug. 31, Conquest; Aug. 31; d. Nov. 10. '64, 

hospital, Baltimore. 
Bates, Milton. 22; Sept. 5, '64, Elbridge; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July .5, '6.5. 
Bates, Oliver, 21; Dec. 16. '63, Waterloo; Dec. 18; Corp., June 

13. '0.5; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; M. O. as Sergt. 
Beal, Seth, Jr., 36; Sept. 4, '64, Manchester; Sept. 13, 1 year; 

M. O.. Julv 6, '65. 
Bench, George, 23; Julv 28, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; Corp., April 

0, '64; k. Oct. 19, '64. Cedar Creek. 

Benton. William. 31; Sept. 8, '64, Albany; Sept. 20, 1 year; wd. 

Oct. 19, '04, Cedar Creek; not heard from after going to hos- 

I)ital. 
Bessv, Nelson H., 30; Sept. 1, '04. Conquest; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

wd. Oct. 19. '04, Cedar Creek; dis. May 15, '05. 
Betts, Eobert D., 31; Aug. 11, '02, Conquest; Sept. 8; Corp., 

April 0. '04; Sergt., Aug. 1, '04; 1st Sergt., March 8, '05; 

M. O., July 0, '05. 
Bevier. James H., 18; Aug. 11, '02, Conquest; Sept. 8; k. June 

1, '04, Cold Harbor. 

Bills. Stephen L.. .33; Jan. 13, '04, Macedon; Jan. 13; dis. June 

24, '05. Washington. 
Bishop, Henry. 27; Dec. 25. '63, Hannibal; Dec. 25; k. June 1, 

'64, Cold Harbor. 
Blakeman. Hiram. 23; July 24, '02, Conquest; Sept. 8; dis. June 

26, '04. hospital. Philadelphia. 
Blakeman. Horace. 21 ; July 30, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; prisoner 

Julv 9. "64, Monocacv; d. Mar. 7. '05, Parole Camji, Annap- 
olis, :sid. 
Blakeman, Sidney S., 26; Sept. 1, '64, Conquest; Sept. 1; M. O., 

July 6, '6.5. 
Blass. Michael. .30; Jan. 4, '64, Conquest; Jan. 4; dis. May 31, '65. 

hospital, Philadelphia. 
Blass, Walter, 21; Aug. 23, '64, Conquest; Aug. 23, 1 vear;M. 

O.. July 6, '65. 



484 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Boyle, Lawrence. 19; Dec. 24, '63, Tyre; Dec. 24; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Brett, Joseph, 28; Dec. 22, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 22; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; Vet. Co. B, 7th U. S. 
Brooks, Bela 8., 39; July 28, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8, Sergt.; dis. 

March 27, '63, Fort Simmons. 
Brooks, George L., 21; July 28, "62, Conquest; Sept. 8; d. Aug. 

24, '64, hospital, Baltimore. 
Brooks, William G., 18; Aug. 2, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Brown, Charles S.: dis. Oct. 2, '63, Fort Mansfield. Register 

gives nothing further. 
Brown, Jesse S., 30; Jan. 2, '64, Hannibal; Jan. 24; dis. May 31, 

'65, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Bunn. George, 23; Dec. 22, '63, Sennett; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Burgess, Almond, 43; Sept. 2, '64, Sempronius; 1 year; M. 0., 

July 6, '65. 
Burk, Giles O., 27; July 23, '62, Cato; Sept. 8, Corp.; Sergt., 

April 6, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Burns, John, 18; Aug. 9, '64, Tarrytown; Aug. 9, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Campbell, Christopher, 21; Nov. 9, '64, New York; Nov. 9; trans. 

June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Carl, William, 32; Sept. 13, '64, New York; 1 vear; M. O.. Julv 

6, -65. 
Carncross, David M., 21; Jan. 2, '64, Lysander; Jan. 2; prisoner 

July 9, '64, Monocacy; d. Nov. 19, '64, Danville, Va. 
Carroll," James, 36; Dec. 15, '63, Seneca Falls; Dec. 16; d. July 

12, '64, hospital. Frederick, Md., from wounds received on 

the 9th at Monocacy. 
Carey, Joseph, 28; Dec. 29, '63, Macedon; Jan. 2, '64; d. July 10, 

'64, hospital. White House, Va. 
Chapman, Addison G., 24; Aug. 11, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; M. 0., 

July 6, '65. 
Chapman. Elon. 24; Aug. 11, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; Corp.. 

April 6, '64; k. July 9, '64, Monocacy, Md. 
Chappell, Harvey, 18; Feb. 7, '64, Auburn; Feb. 9; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Chase. Lewis, 32; Sept. 6, '64, Tyrone; Sept. 7, 1 vear; M. 0., 

July 6, '65. 
Chase, Orin, 18; Dec. 28. '63, Oswego; Dec. 28; prisoner July 9, 

'64. Monocacy; trans. June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Clark, Ezra, 18; Dec. 15. '63. Waterloo; Dec. 15; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Clark, George T., 21; Sei)t. 2, '64, Sempronius; Sept. 3, 1 year; 

dis. June 15. '65, hospital, Washington. 
Clevenger, Samuel B., 21; Jan. 5, '64, Macedon; Jan. 5; prisoner 

July 9, '64. Monocacy; trans. June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Had served in 33d N. Y. 



COMTANY C. 



486 



Colburn, Jobu F.. IS; Feb. 24, '64, Fhelps; Marcb 7; tiaus. June 

27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cole, Baitou D.. 2:^; July 28, 'G2, Conquest; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

M. 0.. July 6, "65. 
Cole, John H.,1'1; Aug. 4, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; prisoner July 

0, '64, Monocacy; d. Sept. 6, '64, Camp Parole, Annapolis, 

Md. 
Collins, Isaac, 24; Aug. 4, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; wd. June 1, '64, 

Cold Harbor; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Costello, William, 21; Jan. 20, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 21; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cowan, John, 18; Dec. 20, '63, Macedon; Dec. 28; trans. June 

27. (w, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Cowell, Charles, 26; Aug. 11. '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; Corp., Nov. 

13, '62; Sergt., April 6, '64; wd. Cold Harbor; 1st Sergt, 

Nov. 19, '64; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Cox, James W., 29; Sept. 19, '64, Barre; 1 year; d. Oct. 19, "64. 

The record does not state where. 
Craver, Charles. 30; Sept. 5, '64, Elbridge; 1 year; dis. July 2, 

'65, hospital, Frederick. Md. 
Crosby, Isaac M., 27; Sept. 3, '64, Rochester; 1 year; wd. April 

2,' "65, Petersburg ; dis. July 5, '65, hospital, Washington. 
Crounse, David, 21; July 22, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; Corp., April 

6, '64; Sergt., Jan. 24, '65; wd. June 1, '64, Cold Harbor; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Crounse. David J., 22; Aug. 11, "62, Conquest; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Nov. 19, '63; prisoner July 9, '64, Monocacy; dis. June 27, 

'65. 
Crounse, Hiram. 39; Aug. 30, "64. Conquest; 1 year; wd. April 

2, "65, Petersburg; dis. July 27, '65, hospital, Rochester. 
Crounse, Jacob, l.S; Feb. 2, "64, Conquest; Feb. 6; wd. June 1, 

"64. Cold Harbor; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Daknett, Frank, 25; Julv 28, '62, Conquest; Aug. 6; M. O.. July 

6. '65. 
Demass. Martin, 18; Aug. 6, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; Corp., April 6, 

'64; wd. Cold Harbor; M. O., July 6. '65. 
Demott. Park. IS; Oct. 19, "63. Sterling; Nov. 19; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Dewitt, James A., 40; Aug. 14, '62. Conquest; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

wd. Cedar Creek; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Dewitt. John ^L. IS; July 28, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; prisoner 

July 9. '65. Monocacy; d. Feb. 12, '65, Danville, Va. 
Dewitt, Russell M.. 14; Aug. 30, '64, Auburn; Aug. 30, 1 year; 

dis. Julv 12. "6.5. 
Dodd. Edward. 39; Sept. 8, '64, Tj-rone; Sept. 8, 1 year; M. 0., 

July 6, "6.5. 
Donnellv, John, 21; Dec. 17. '63, Auburn; Dec. 21, '63; wd. 

Sept. 19. '64; trans. June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Donovan, Jeremiah, 18; Jan. 20, '64, Oswego; prisoner July 9, 

'04; trans. June 27. "65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 



486 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Earley, Charles, 27; July 30. '62. Conquest; Sept. 8; prisoner 

July 9, '64, Monofiuy; M. O.. Sept. 22. '65, Elmira, N. Y. 
Edminster. David. 23; Aufj;. 11. "62. Cato; Sept. 8. Corp.; Sergt., 
April 6, '64; promoted Bugler Jan. 24, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Emeiick. Levi, 22; Jan. 4. "64, Wokott; Jan. 5; prisoner July 

9. "64, Monocacy; d. Nov. 24, '64, Danville, Va. 
Fiero, Isaac M., 24; Aug. 2, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; wd. June 1, 

'64, Cold Harbor; dis. May 6. '65, hospital, Rochester. 
Finnacy. Richard, 28; Aug. 5. '62. Conquest; Sept. 8; d. June 
24, '64, hospital, Washington, from wounds received June 
5 at Cold Harbor. 
Finnev, William. 21: Julv 29, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; wd. Sept. 

19, '64; M. O., July 6, "65. 
Fisher, George, 37; Dec. 30. '63. Skaneateles; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Flint. Clark R.. 44; Sept. 4. Sempronius; Sept. 21, 1 year; d. May 

26. '65, hospital. AVashington. 
Follett. Alanson H.. 24; July 28. '62. Conquest; Sept. 8. Sergt.; 

1st Sergt., April 6, '64; k. June 5, '64. Cold Harbor. 
Foster, Lewis M.. 18; Sept. 1. '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; Corp., No\ 

18, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Fuller, David N., 27; July 23. '62. Cato; Sept. 8; record for thi^ 

name obscure, appears to have been dropped. 
Fuller. Henrv, 21; Aug. 11, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; dis. Junej 

13, '65. 
Fuller, Silas. 36; Aug. 6, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; Corp., Nov. 18, '64 ;j 

M. O.. Julv 6. '65. 
Fuller. Squire. 21; July 23. '62. Cato; Sept. 8; d. Jan. 14. '63j 

hospital. Washington. 
Fuller, William, 18; Julv 28, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; M. O., Jul| 

6, '65. 
Gardner, Turner. 27; Aug. U. '62. Cato; Sept. 8; dis. Ajiril 22 

'64. Fort Foote. Md. 
Garitv, Frank, 18; Aug. 30, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; Corp.. April 
6. '64; Sergt., Nov. 18. '64; wd. June 1. '64. Cold narbor. 
and Oct. 19 Cedar Creek; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Gerard. Joseph J.. 24; Dec. 14. '6.3. Albany; Dec. 14; trans. June 

27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. Veteran. 
Gerow. William. 21; Jan. 4. '64. Hanuibnl; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gilford. Eugene. 18; Aug. 5. '62, Cato; Sei)t. S; d. Nov. 11. '6.3, 

Fort Foote. Md. 
Gilbert. Spencer C. 19; July 25. '(12. Cato; Se])t. 8; Corp.. Nov. 

18. '64; wd. June 1. '64. Cold Harbor; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Grant. Charles. 44; Dec. 21, '63; Sennett; Dec. 30; k. July 9, 

'64. Monocacy. 
Grimes. Stephen," 40; July 30, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; dis. June 

13. '65. Washington." 
Hale, James. 21 ; Aug. 2, '62. Victory; Sept. 8, Corp.; dis. Feb. 
2, '63, Fort Gaines. 



COMPANY C. 487 

Hammond, Elias G., 31; Aug. 28, "62, Conquest; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

Sergt.. Nov. 25, '62; dis. Mav 7, "64; second enlistment, Aug. 

23, 'C4; Aug. 23, 1 year; M. O., July tj, (io. 
Hand, Nathan B., 29; Jan. 1, '64, Rose; Jan. 2; wd. June 1, '64, 

Cold Harbor; dis. May 15, "65, in the field; had served in the 

111th N. Y. 
Haver, Robert H.. 21; July 21, "62, Conquest; Sept. 8; in V. R. 

C. from April 18 to Nov. 25, "64; M. O., Julv 6, '65. 
Hay, William, 36; Dec. 22, '63, Macedon; Dec. 28; d. Sept. 30, 

'63, Fort Simmons. 
Heater, John, 20; March 16, '64, Phelps; March 17; k. July 9, 

'64, Monocacy. 
Hitchcock, George, 47; Jan. 4, '64, Macedon; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Holcomb, Almon, 18; Aug. 8, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8, Corp.; wd. 

June 1, "64, Cold Harbor; promoted 2d Lieut. Co. E. 
Holcomb, Horace, 19; Aug. 13, "02, Conquest; Sept, 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Hooker, Francis E., 25; Sept. 12, '64, Manchester; Sept. 13, 1 

year; dis. June 13, '65, hospital, Washington, 
Hooker, Joseph C, 18; Julv 23, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; wd. Sept. 19. 

'64: M. O., July 6, '65. 
Hunt, Ralph, 24; *Sept. 3, '64, Dewitt; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Hunter. Irving, 20; Aug. 8, '62. Conquest; Sept. 8, Musician; 

M. O., July 6, '65, 
Ingraham. Oliver, 26; Dec. 23, '63. Preble; Dec. 24; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; Yet. Co. G, 3d N. Y. A. 
Isler, Benjamin, 27; Jan. 22, "64, Macedon; Jan. 24; trans. June 

27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
James. Job. 18; Feb. 12, '64, Syracuse; Feb. 12; wd. Oct. 19, '64, 

Cedar Creek; dis. Dec. 31. "65, hospital, .\lbany. 
Jayne. Jotham, 34; Sept. 2, '64, Sempronius; 1 year; k. Oct. 19, 

'64, Cedar Creek. 
Jayne, Seneca, 42; Aug. 27. '64. Sempronius; Sept. 3, 1 vear; 

M. O.. July 6. '65. 
Jetty. Frank. 19; Aug. 22. '62. Conquest; Sept. 8; dis. June 16, 

'<i5, Washington. 
Jordan. Chester A., 31; Sept. 7. '64, Tyrone; Se]it. 7, 1 year; wd, 

Sept. 19. "64, Winchester; dis. Jiine 19, "65, Frederick, Md. 
Kain. John. 44; Jan. 3, '64, Geddes; Jan. 14; dis. Feb. 16, '6.5, 

on account of wounds received June 1, '64. at Cold Harbor. 
Kain, Morris, 19; Jan. 5, '64, Geddes; Jan. 5; trans. June 27. '65, 

2d N. Y. H. A. 
Keefe, Lawrence O.. 20; Dec. 12, '63, Oswego; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Kilmer. George. 21; Aug. 11, '62. Cato; Sept. 8; dis. Julv 15. '65, 

hosjntal. York, Penn. 
Lake, Albert W., 18; Aug. 11. '62. Cato; Sept. 8; d. Dec. 8, '63, 

Fort Foote. 



488 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Lamphear, Franklin A., IS; Aug. 5, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Nov. 18, '64 ; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Lapham, Ira B., 32; Dec. 30, '63, Macedon; Dec. 30; wd. June 

3, '64, Cold Harbor; d. June 27, '64, hospital, Alexandria. 
Lashier, John B., 44; Dec. 19, '63, Covert; Dec. 26; prisoner July 

9, '64, Monocacy; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Lewis, Simeon, 21; Dec. 28, '63, Oswego; Dec. 28; d. July 12, 

'64, hospital, Frederick Md., of wounds received on the 9th 

at Monocacy. 
Livingston, George M., 33; Jan. 4, '64, Bolivar; Jan. 4; prisoner 

July 9, '64, Monocacy; dis. Oct. 22, '64. from hospital, An- 
napolis, Md.; no further record. 
Lockwood, William H., 20; July 23, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; Corp., 

April 6, '64; Sergt., Nov. 18, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
London, John, 23; Jan. 4, '64, Cortland; Jan. 19; prisoner July 

9, '64, Monocacy; d. Dec. 20, '64, Danville. 
Lovell, Chester P., 26; Aug. 11, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; Artificer, 

April 1. '64; M. O., Julv 6, '65. 
McDaniels, Cribean, 24; Aug. 2, '62, Victory; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
McGarr, Daniel. 19; Aug. 7, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; d. Nov. 29, '62, 

Fort Mansfield. 
McGrain. John, 18; Jan. 11, '64, Elmira; Jan. 11; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
McGuire, Frank, 20; Dec. 18, '63, Seneca Falls; Dec. 21; trans. 

June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
McNamara, Dennis, 36; Dec. 30, '63, Lvons; Jan. 4. '64; trans. 

June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
McNett. Alonzo, .36; Aug. 14, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; dis. May 16, '65. 

York, Penn. 
McNulty, Michael, 26; Dec. 24, '63, Onondaga; Dec. 24; wd. June 

1, '64, Cold Harbor; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Manigan, Timothy, 21; Aug. 14, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; k. June 2, '64. 

Cold Harbor. 
Meade, Jacob, 22; Dec. 29, '63, Oswego; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Mickle. Andrew H., 28; Aug. 4, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; deserted 

Feb. 15, '6.3. 
Miller. Austin, .35; Jan. 2, '64, Butler; Jan. 4; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Miller, Charles W.. 18; Nov. 24. '63. Auburn; Dec. 2; d. Aug. 

22, '64. hospital. Washington. 
Miller. George. 21; July 30. '62. Victory; Sept. 8; Corp.. April 

6. '64; d. June 12, hospital, Alexandria, from wounds re- 
ceived June 6 at Cold Harbor. 
Miller. James. 31; Sept. 9, '64, Syracuse; 1 year; dis. June 16, 

'65, Washington. 
Miller, Murrav H.; Aug. 11, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 



COMPANY C. 489 

Miller, Peter, 22; Aug. 4, '62, Cato; Aug. o; dis. as Sergt. June 

13, "65, Washington. 
Mills, Matthew, 19; Jan. 9, '64, Maeedon; Jan. 11; k. June 1, 

■64, Cold Harbor. 
Montgomery, George, IS; Feb. 15, '64, Syracuse; Feb. 15; trans. 

June 27, '6.=i, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Moore, John, 18; Jan. 8, '64, Maeedon; Jan. 11; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Morrison, Isaac, IS; Jan. 4, '64, Marion; Jan. 5; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Morton, Franklin, 21; Dec. 25, '63, Mexico; Dec. 25; dis. June 

28, '65, Philadelphia. 

Myers, Nicholas, IS; July 4, '63, Sterling; July 13; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Northrop, David, IS; Aug. 6, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; Corp., Nov. 19, 

'64;M. O., July6. '65. 
Paulston. John, 23; Jan. 11, '64, Cortland; Jan. 19; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Peck, Eli. 23; Aug. 12, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; d. Feb. 4, '64, 

Fort Foote. 
Petty, Dudlev B., IS; Aug. 31, '64, Conquest; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Pierce, Willard, 19; Sept. 1, "64. Skaneateles; 1 year; wd. Oct. 

19, '64, Cedar Creek; dis. Aug. 31, '65. 
Porter, Eobert, 29; Dec. 5, '63. Auburn; Dec. 30; wd. Cold Har- 
bor; d. June 3, "65, hospital, Washington. 
Putnam. Jacob J., 22; July 23, '63, Cato; trans. April 18, '61, 

V. R. C. 
Richardson, James, 20; Dec. 29, '63, Huron; Jan. 2, '64; d., no 

date, on ship Thomas A. Morgan; body brought to Fort 

Monroe July 4. "64. 
Richardson. Richard. 44; July 30, "62. Conquest; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

prisoner July 9. '64. Monocacy; M. O., July 6. '65. 
Rifenberg, Melvin. 23; Jan. 2. "64, Maeedon; Jan. 2; no M. O. 
Roe, Thomas. 21; Dec. 10, "63, Seneca Falls; Dec. 16; prisoner 

July 9, "64, Monocacy; d. Nov. 19, "04, Danville. 
Ryan, Thomas. 21; June 27, "63, Elmira; Julv 13; trans. June 

27, "6.'5, 2dN. Y. H. A. 
Sabin. Francis, IS; July 1, '63, Hannibal; Julv 13; d. Nov. 12, 

"63, Fort Foote. 
Sattler. Peter, 40; Jan. 13, "64. Syracuse; Jan. 13; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; Vet. Co. H, 12th N. Y. Vols. 
Sawyer. William E.. IS; Dec. 30, '63, New York; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Schlienger, Clement H.. .35; Aug. 23, '64, Cato; Aug. 23, 1 year; 

wd. .\pril 2, '64, Petersburg; dis. June 22, "65. hospital, 

Washington. 
Schnller, Michael. 21; Sept. 10, "64, Rochester; 1 vear; wd., no 

date; trans. April 1. "65, V. R. C. 



BhMA 



490 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Seelv, Thomas, 28; Dec. 16, "64, New York; Dec. 16; trans. June 

I'T, (iS, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Servoss, Jar C 29; Jan. 4, '64, Auburn; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Setright, Patrick, 29; Sept. 1. '64, Cato; Sept. 2, 1 year; wd. 

Oct. 19, "64, Cedar Creek; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Sherman, Stephen E., 22; July 28, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; d. 

Dec. 13, '63, Fort Foote. 
Sidman. John, 18; Feb. 2, '64, Conquest; Feb. 6; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Sidman, Jonas. 18: Aug. 31, '64, Conquest; Sept. 2, 1 year; 

M. O.. July 6, •65. 
Sigsbee, Nicholas, IS; Oct. 22, "63, Sterling; Nov. 19; prisoner 

July 9, '64, Monocaey; d. Aug. 9, '64, Staunton. Va.. on his 

way to rebel prison. 
Sisson/Benjamiu, 23; Jan. 1, "64, Bolivar; Jan. 1; wd. June 1, 

'64; Cold Harbor; dis. Sept. 7, "65. hospital. Philadelphia; 

Vet. Co. I, S5th N. Y. ^'ols. 
Skinner. Bvron J., 20; Dec. 19. '63, Marion; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27, "65^ 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Skinner, Jeremiah, 23; Dec. 5, '63, Auburn; Dec. 5; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Slevton, Burton H.. 18; Aug. 12. "62, Conquest; Sept. 8; Corp., 

' Dec. 26, "63; M. O.. July 6, *65. 
Sly. William S., 18; Feb. 12, '64, Dewitt; Feb. 12; trans. June 

27. "65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Smith, Edmund S., 28; Aug. 27, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8, Sergt.; 

k. June 1, "64, Cold Harbor. 
Smith, George W., 40; Aug. 13, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; deserted 

Aug. 14. '63, Fort Gaines. 
Smith, Lemuel, 25; Nov, 9, "64, New York; Nov. 9; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Smith, Serenus L., 45; Feb. 10, '64. Geddes; Feb. 10; dis. July 

18, '65, Syracuse. 
Smith, Wellington, 24; Dec. 29, "63, Macedon; Dec. 29; prisoner 

July 9. "(!4^ Monocaey; dis. Aug. 15, "65, Rochester. 
Snvder," Walter. 21; Aug. 30, '64, Auburn; Aug. 30, 1 year; 

" M. O.. Julv 6. "65. 
Sours. William. 32; Dec. 27. '63, Macedon; Dec. 27; d. July 14, 

'64. Frederick. JId., from wounds received July 9 at Mo- 
nocaey. 
Southwick, Allen. 20; Aug. 13, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; dis. March 27, 

'63. Fort Simmons. 
Southwick. Benjamin. 20; Aug. 13. "62. Cato; Sept. 8; deserted 

Feb. 15. "63.' Fort (Jaines. 
Spinning, M'illiani M.. 27; Aug. 11, '62, Cato; Sept, 8. Wagoner; 

Bugler, Jan. 1. "64; M. C, July 6, "6.5. 
Stevenson, David, 21; June 26. '63, .\uburn; Jan. 26. '63; Corp., 

Nov. 18, '64; Sergt.. March 8, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d 

N. Y, H. A.; M. O. as Sergt. 



COMPANY C. i91 

Strickland, Leauder, 21; Aug. 7, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; Corp., March 

8. "64; wd. Cold Harbor; M. ()., July (J, "Go. 

Swltzer, Henry, 20; July 28, 'Hi, Couquest; Aug. 6; trans. April 

18. •64, V. R. C. 
Thompson. John X., 26; Aug. 13, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; dis. 

May 15, "65, in the held. 
Tibblts. Henry A., 21; July 8, '63, Elmira; July 13; wd. Cold 

Harbor; dis. June 2S), '65, Philadelphia. 
Tifft, James W.. 23; Aug! 6, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8, 1st Sergt.; 

promoted 2d Lieut. 
Timei-son, Oscar F., 18; Jan. 8, '64, Lebanon; Jan. 18; d. Nov. 

11, "64. Frederick. Md. 
Todd, William, 38; Dec. 26, '63. Macedon; Dec. 28; wd. July 9, 

'64, Mouocacy; trans. Jan. 20, "65. Co. K, 11th Regt.,V. R. C. 
Town, Joel, 23; Aug. 4, "62, Conquest; Sept. S; deserted Feb. 18, 

'63, Fort Gaines. 
Townsend, Smith, 22; Aug. 30, '64, Conquest; Sept. 3, 1 vear; 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Trotter. Henry. 18; Dec. 28, '63, Macedon; Feb. 6, '64; prisoner 

July 9, '64, Monocacy; dis. Aug. 8, '65, hospital, Rochester. 
Trumbull, Charles W., 18; Dec. 26, '63, Marion; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, '63, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Tucker, James, 43; Dec. 16. '63, Covert; Dec. 22; prisoner July 

9. '64, Monocacy; d. Jan. 28, '65, Danville, Va. 

Utter. Thomas I).. 42; Jan. 4, '64, Bolivar; Jan. 4; wd. April 2, 

"65, Petersburg; dis. Aug. 12, '65, hospital, Elmira. 
Vandervoort, JIartin L.. 19; Jan. 4. '64. Geddes; Jan. 5; wd. 

Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek; dis. May 15 in the field. 
Vanhee, Adrian, 21; Jan. 4, '64, Marion; Jan. 5; d. June 25, '64, 

hospital, Washington. 
Van Horn. Henry H., 22; Julv 24, '62, Cato; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Van Vleck. Granger, 18; Jan. 1, '64, Auburn; Jan. 5; wd. June 

10. '64, Cold Harbor, and July 9, '64, Monocacv; trans. 
June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Van Vleck, Henry, 42; Aug. 11, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; d. June 

14. '65, from wounds received April 2 at Petersburg. 
Walker, James H., 23; Sept. 6, '64, Albanv; Sept. 6, 1 vear; 

M. O., Julv 6, '65. 
Watson, Elisha, 22; Aug. 13. '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; Corp., 

April 6. "64; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Weaver. Andrus, 45; Julv" 24, "62, Conquest; Sept. 8; trans. 

Feb. 3. '65, 4th Co., 2d Bat., V. R. C. 
Westfall, Sidney J., 19; Sept. 3, '64, Auburn; 1 vear; lost right 

arm Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek; dis. Aug. 18, '65, hospital, 

Albany. 
Wheaden, Lucius, 45; Dec. 10, '63, Auburn; no M. O. 
Wheeler. William H.. .30; Dec. 15, '63, Seneca Falls; Dec. 15; 

prisoner July 9, '(U. Monocacy; dis. Aug. 5, '6.5, Rochester. 



492 KINTH NEW TORK HEAVY AKTILLERX. 

Whiting, Bronson, 18; Dec. 22, "63, Brutus; Jan. i. '(i4; wd. June 

3, '64, Cold Harbor; dis. Julv 14, '65, hospital, Rochester. 
Whiting. Joel S., 18; Dec. 13, '63, Hannibal; Dec. 31; wd. Cold 

Harbor; trans. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wilkes. Samuel, 23; July 31, '62, Victory; Sept. 8; Corp., April 

6, "64; k. Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek. 
Wilkins, Charles, 30; Jan. 25, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 25; prisoner 

Julv 9, '64, Monocacy; trans. June 27, "65, 2d K. Y. H. A. 
Wood, George W., 44; Dec. 31, '63, Clay; Dec. 31; wd. June 1, 

'64, Cold Harbor; dis. March 17. '65, hospital, Washington. 
Worden, Culver, 22; Aug. 23, '64, New York; Aug. 23. 1 year; 

d. Dec. 17, '64, Harper's Perry. 

COMPANY D. 

This came pretty near being, exclusively, a Lyons company. 
The commissioned officers were from that town, and with few 
exceptions the men were also. The earliest name enrolled as 
given by the adjutant general was that of Corjjoral John L. 
Snyder. Aug. 8; tlien there i.s a break till we reach the 11th 
with John Albaugh, Charles E. Knox and Albert J. Snyder. 
After that enlistments were hi'isk to the 2(>th. when apparently 
the polls were closed, the company being full. As the dates are 
given, it would seem that the work was practically all done in 
about ten days, an exceedingly creditable piece of work to those 
who engineered it. 

While Lyons furnished the majority of the men, the neighbor- 
ing towns of Sodus, Huron. Rose and Galen contributed a few 
members. 

CAPTAINS. 

Charles L. Lyon, 29; Aug. 19, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; date of rank, 

Aug. 22; dis. Feb. 16, '64. 
George W. Bacon, from Co. F, Jan. 8, '64; dis. Aug. 15, '64. 
John F. Stewart, from 1st Lieut., Feb. 18, '65; rank from Feb. 

3; M. O., July 6. '65. 
Lewis D. Williams, from 1st Lieut., vSept. 28, '64; rank from 

Aug. 15; not mustered; dis. Nov. 28, '64. 

FIRST LIEUTENANTS. 

Anson S. Wood, 27; Aug. 19, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8, 1st Lieut.; 

rank from Aug. 22; acting Adjutant after Dec. 25. '62; 

Adjutant, March 14, '63; trans. June 5, '63, to Co. M as 

Captain. 
Samuel C. Redgrave, from 2d Lieut., June 6, '63; rank from 

April 14; dis. April 1, '64. 
Lewis D. Williams, from 1st Sergt., ^lay 2, '64; rank from April 

4; wd. at Monocacy; promoted Captain. 




COMPANY D. 

Capt. Geo. W. Bacon. Capt. Chas. L. I.yoD. Wm Burt. 

1st Lieut. J. H. Ellis (E). 1st Lieut. S. C. Rcgnive. Byzant Luckas. Sergt. N. ti. York. 
Chas. McDowell. E. W. Newberry. Sergt. H L. Munn. 



COMPANY D. 493 

Orrin B. Carpenter, from 2d Lieut., Sept. 28; rank from Aug. 

15. '64; k. Oct. 19. "64. Cedar Creek. 
John F. Stewart, from 2d Lieut.. Nov. 14, '64; promoted Capt. 
George R. Wati-on. from Co. I, Dee. 27, '64; resigned June 1, '65. 
Lewis Barton, from 2d Lieut, and Quartermaster, Feb. 3, "65; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 

SECOND LIEUTENANTS. 

Samuel C. Redgrave, 25; Aug. 19, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; rank from 

Aug. 22; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Orrin B. Carpenter, from 1st Sergt., June 5, '63; rank from April 

14; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Samuel W. Lape, from Sergt., April 7, "64; rank from Feb. 17; 

dismissed Sept. 12, *64. 
Lewis Barton, from Sergt., Nov. 14, '64; promoted 1st Lieut. 
John F. Stewart, from Co. G. Oct. 16, '64; date of rank, Sept. 28; 

promoted 1st Lieut. 
George B. ^'oorhies, from Sergt., Feb. 11, '65; rank from Jan. 

4; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Benjamin F. Hoffman, from Co. G, March 2, '65; rank from Nov. 

12, "64; M. O., July 6, '65. 

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. 

Adams, George, 41; Aug. 13, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. Jan. 17, 

'64, Fort Simmons. 
Albaugh. James. 21; Aug. 15. '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; d. Nov. 29, 

'62, Fort Simmons. 
Albaugh, John, 1st, 27; Aug. 11. '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. Oct. 

10. '63, hospital, ^Yashington. 
Albaugh, John, 2d. 21; Aug. 21, '62, Lyons; Sept. S; d. Dec. 7, 

'62, Fort Simmons. 
Allen. Levi F., 81; Aug. 14, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8, Corp.; Sergt., 

April 10, "63; d. Sept. 16. "63, hospital, Washington. 
Allen. Willard T.. 20; Jan. 1, '64, Lyons; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. ; had served two years in Co. B, 27th 

N. Y. 
Andrews, Henrv F.. 23; Dec. 25, '63, Sodus; Dec. 25; dis. May 8, 

'64, to enter U. S. Navy. 
Angel, Eben H., 22; Jan. 5, '64, Otisco; Jan. 5; dis. June 17, '65, 

hospital. Fortress Monroe. 
Anson, William, 18; Dec 16, '63, Huron; Dec. 21; k. July 9, '64, 

Monocacy. 
Armstrong, Thomas. 32; Aug. 16. '62. Lyons; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Baker, Hudson T.. 18; Aug. 12. '62. Lvons; Sept. 8; trans. April 

18. '64. V. R. C. 
Baker. Tallman P., 43; Aug. 14, "62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. July 15, 

'65. hospital, Rochester. 



4:94 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Barton, Lewis, 26; Aug. 12, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8, Sergt.; promoted 

2d Lieut. 
Berkley. Frederick, 24; Aug. 19, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; wd. Juno 

1, ''64, Cold Harbor; M. O.. July 6, "65. 
Billings, Silas H., 20; Jan. 25, "64. Lafayette; Jan. 25; wd. Sept. 

19, '64; dis. Jan. 26, '65, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Poland, Andrew, 33; Oct. 29, '64, New York; Oct. 29, I year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Boss, George, 33; Jan. 3, '64, Lyons; Jan. 11; prisoner July 9, 

'64, Monocacy; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Bostwick, Joseph L., 35; Jan. 5, '64, Onondaga; Jan. 5; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Bourne, Joseph, 23; Aug. 14, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. March 7, 

'64, Fort Foote. 
Boyer, William H., 24; Sept. 10, '64, Lockport; Sept. 12, 1 year; 

dis. Aug. 28, '65, Elmira. 
Boyst, John, 21; Aug. 14, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; Corp., Feb. 19, 

'65; wd. April 6, '65, Petersburg; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Bremer, William, 18; Dec. 28, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Bridenboker, Jacob, 4U; Jan. 6, '64, Brunswick; Jan. 8; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Brown, Byron, 18; Aug. 12, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. June 26, '65, 

Annapolis. 
Brundage, Samuel W., 23; Sept. 8, '64, Sodus; Sept. 12, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Bullock, Nathan, 25; Aug. 13, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Burke. Michael, 42; Aug. 15, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 6, '64, 

Camp Distribution, Va. 
Burns, George E., 19; Dec. 14, '63, Rose; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Burns, James W., 19; Aug. 19, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; Corp., July 6, 

'63; Sergt., April 18, '65; wd. June 3, '64, Cold Harbor; 

M. O., July 6. '65. 
Burt, William. 41; Aug. 19, "62, Lyons; Sept. 8; wd. Oct. 19. '64, 

Cedar Creek; M. O., July 6, "65. 
Bush, Kellogg C, 21; Jan. 28. '64, Lafayette; Jan. 28; wd. July 

9. '64, Monocacv; dis. May 15, '65, in the field. 
Button, Elliott H., 28; Jan. 5, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 5; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Button. Sanford E.. 21; Jan. 4, '64, Clay; Jan. 4; dis. Dec. 12, 

'64, hospital, Washington; Vet. Co. H, 149th N. Y. Vols. 
Butts, Luke A., IS; Jan. 14, '64, Phelps; Jan. 28; deserted Dec. 

4, '64. 
Carothers, Robert, 25; Sept. 3, '64, Scipio; Sept. 3, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Carpenter, Orrin B.. 35; Aug. 18, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8, 1st Sergt.; 

])r()moted 2d Lieut. 



coMPANy D. 495 

Christian, Marcus. 20; Jan. 5, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 5; trans. June 

27. •»).-). -'d N. Y. H. A. 
Clapp. Henry R., 18; Sept. .5, Wolcott; Sept. 6; dis. May 22, '65, 

Baltimore. 
Clark. Dwight C, IS; Dec. 17, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27. T.o. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Clark, George. IS; April 1, '63, Lyons; deserted Dec. 16, '63. 
Clark, James, 14; Dec. 19, '62, Dist. Columbia; Dec. 19, Musi- 
cian; trans. June 27, '6o, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Clark. John. 19; Dec. 17, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; d. Dec. 14, '64, in 

front of Petersburg. 
Clark, Joseph, 24; Sept. 17, '64, Albany; 1 year; dis. Sept. 7, '65, 

Elmira. 
Clark. Lewis H., 2d. 23; Dec. 28, '63, Sodus; wd. July 9, '64, 

Monocacy; dis. Oct. 3, '64. 
Clark. Merrick. 21; Dec. 18, Lyons; Dec. 29; prisoner Aug. 17, 

"64. Winchester; dis. June 27. "6.5. Annapolis. 
Clark, Vincent E., 31; Dec. 31, '63, Spafford; Dec. 31; prisoner 

July 9, '64, Monocacy; dis. June 26. '65. Annapolis. 
Cobb, John G., 22; Jan. 4. '64. Cortland; Jan. 4; prisoner July 

9. '64. Monocacy; d. Oct. 14 on cars between Danville and 

Richmond. 
Comstock. John L., 21; Jan. 18, '64. Syracuse; Jan. 25; wd. July 

9. '64. Monocacv; trans. Jan. 2S. '65, Co. C. 21st Regt., 

V. R. C. 
Conklin, John, 18; Dec. 18. '63. Elbridge; Jan. 5; trans. Juno 

27. '6.-,. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Cook. James, IS; Jan. 20, '64, Camillus; Jan. 20; dis. May 15, 

'65. in the field. 
Coventry. Marcus A.. 21; Aug. 13, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. May 

13, '65. hospital, Rochester. 
Crowfoot. Charles. 20; Dec. 19, '6.3, Dewitt; Dec. 19; trans. June 

27. "65. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Darling, Martin. 24; Feb. 1, '64, Syracuse; Feb. 2; dis. June 8, 

'65. hospital, York, Penn. 
Darling. Philip E.. 20; Dec. 30, '63, Savannah; Jan. 4; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Davenport. Franklin W., 24; Aug. 13, "62, Huron; Sepi. 8; d. 

Oct. 4. '63. Fort Foote. 
Davis. Edwin G., 18; Aug. 13, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; wd. July 9. 

'64. Monocacy; trans. Jan. 16, '65. Co. H, 3d Regt.. V. R. C. 
Davton. Wilson J.. 35; Jan. 4, '64, Cortland; Jan. 4; trans. June 

' 27. '65. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Dean. John. 23; Aug. 12. '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; k. June 8, '64, 

Cold Harbor. 
Dean. Joseph M.. Jr., 19; Dec. 19, '63, Lyons; Dec. 29; no M. O. 
Deming. Marvin K.. .33; Dec. 12. '63, Galen; Dec. 12; trans. Jan. 

31. '65, V. R. C. 
Dennis. Jolin. 44; Dec. 19, '63, Phelps; Dec. 19; k. June 7, '64, 

Cold Harbor. 



496 



NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 



Deuel, Walter, 40; Dec. 24, Galen; Dec. 29; wd., no data; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Drake, Benson, IS; Aug. 14, '62, Arcadia; Sept. S; Corp., Nov. 

18, '64; Sergt, June 25, '65; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Dunbar, Levi H., 29; Aug. 14, Lvons; Sept. 8, Corp.; prisoner^ 

July 9, '64, Monocacy; M. 0.,'july 6, '65. 
Dunn, Harrison, 21; Aug. 26, '62, Lvons; Sept. S; trans. April j 

18, '64, V. R. C. 
Dunn, Homer C, 18; Aug. 16, Lyons; Sept. 8; detailed to servej 

as sharpshooter Oct., '64; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Dunning, Edwin P., 30; Aug. 13, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; Corp.,} 

March 19, '64; prisoner July 9, '64, Monocacy; dis. July 15, j 

'65, Annapolis. 
Ehart, Michael, 22; Dec. 18, '63, Lyons; Dec. 29; wd. Cold Har-| 

bor; dis. July 6, '65, hospital, Rochester. 
Ellis, James H., 19; Aug. 15, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8, Sergt.; pro-: 

moted Quartermaster Sergt., Kon-com. Staff, Sept. 8, '62. 
Ellis, John L., 33; Dec. 30, '63, Lvons; Jan. 4; trans. Oct. 14, '64,1 

V. R. C. 
Everhart, Joseph J.. 19; Aug. 20, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. Feb.| 

8, '64, Fort Foote. 
Falch, Cliarles F., 27; Dec. 28, '63. Lafayette; Dec. 28; wd. Sept. 

19, '64, Winchester; dis. Julv 6, '65. hospital, Philadelphia.! 
Filoon, John W., 24; Aug. 12, '62, Lvons; Sept. 8; Corp., Junej 

26, '63; k. Sept. 19, '64, Winchester. 
Finch, John T., 21; Aug. 22. '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. May 8, '64,J 

to enlist in U. S. Navv. 
Fish, David. 29; Aug. 13, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; M. O.. July 6, '65J 
Fitzgerald, Edward, 42; Aug. 15, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. Nov.j 

17, '63, New York. 
Fleming, Joseph, 30; Sept. 2, '64. China; trans. June 27, '65, 2d 

N. Y. H. A. 
Fleming. Melvin, 18; Jan. 11, '64, Sodus; trans. June 27, '65, 2d 

N. Y. H. A. 
Fuchs. Philip F., 20; Aug. 19, '62, Lvons; Sept. 8; Sergt, Dec.j 

18, '64; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Gardner, Marcus, .33; Dec. 31, '63, Otisco; Dec. 31; trans. June| 

27, '(;.-), 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gavin, William, 22; Aug. 2.3, '64, Wheatfield; Aug. 23; tranaJ 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; thence, Aug. 5, '65. to 52d nJ 

Y. Vols. 
Geer. Harvev. Jr.. 19; Aug. 18. '62. Lvons; Sept. 8; M. O., Jul) 

6, '65. 
Geiger. Frederick, .37; Oct. 7, '64, Kingston; Oct. 7; trans. June 

27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Genthner, Jacob F., 18; Sept. 8, '64. Sodus; Sept. 12, 1 vear; 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Genthner, Jolin, 19; Sept. 6, '64, Marcellus; Sept. 6, 1 vearj 

M. 0., July 6, '65. 



COMPANY D. 497 

Genthner, Rudolph, 18; Aug. 12, '62, Lyous; Sept. 8; dis. June' 

2G, "G"), hospital, Philadelphia. 
Gilkie, Giles. 20; Aug. 12, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; wd. in camp Jan. 

12, "64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Golding, William, 21; Feb. 12, "63, Lyons; Feb. 12; dis. April 18, 

"64. to enlist in U. S. Navy. 
Goodman, Francis O., 33; Jan! o, '64, Onondaga; Jan. 5; M. O., 

July 7, "65, hospital, Washington. 
Goseline. Joseph M., 21; April 29, '63, Lyons; April 29; wd. 

Sept. 19, "64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gunther, Charles, 25; Sept. 22, '64, Wilson; Sept. 22, 1 year; 

dis. June 14, hospital, York, Penn. 
Hall, Charles K., 23; Dec. 19, '63, Lafavette; Dec. 19; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hall, Hamilton, 21; Aug. 30, Mentz; Aug. 30, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Hanna, James P., 25; Aug. 21, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; Corp., April 

10, '63; Sergt., Feb. 19, "65; wd. Sept. 19, Winchester; 

M. O.. July 6. '65. 
Harrington, Frederick, 43; Aug. 18, '64, Auburn; Aug. 18, 1 

year; k. Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek. 
Harris. Wallace, 19; Aug. 30, '64, Mentz; Aug. 30, 1 year; dis. 

Mar 12, "65, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Hart. John W.. 18; Oct. 14, "63, Lyons; Aug. 14; dis. May 31, 

"65. Washington. 
Haskell, Darius. 39; Aug. 22, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, "65. 
Hasselback, Simon, 23; Dec. 18, '63, Lvons; Dec. 21; wd. Sept. 

19, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Havens, Dewitt, .32; Dec. 31, Spafford; Dec. 31; prisoner July 

9. "64, Monocacy; d. Oct. 26, '64, Danville. 
Heck. William, 21; Aug. 19, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; Corp., June 

23, ■65;M. O., July 6, '65. 
Herrick. William, 18;'Dec. 18, '63, Elbridge; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hilliard. Thomas, 44; Dec. 16, '63, Lyons; Dec. 21; trans. June 

27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. ; had served in 27th N. Y. Vols. 
Hodges, William, 21; Aug. 1.3, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Hoeltzel, George, 24; Aug. 12, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. May 30, 

'65, hospital, York. Penn. 
Hoeltzel. Henry, 27; Aug. 13, '62, Sodus; Sept. 8; dis. May 28, 

'63, Washington. 
Hotaling, Guy T., 17; Jan. 20, '64, Dewitt; Jan. 20; d. July 22. 

'64. hospital, Baltimore. 
Houglikirk. Garrett, 37; Jan. 20. "64, Dewitt; Jan. 26; wd., no 

date; dis. June 20. '65, hospital. Philadelphia. 
Houghkirk. Silas H.. 19; Jan. 16, '64, Dewitt; Jan. 19; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
32 



498 NINTH NEW TORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Howe, Elaud, 28; Jan. 4, '64, Manlius; Jan. 4; k. June 4, '64, 

Cold Harbor. 
Hudson, Enos, 44; Aug. 14, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; prisoner June 

1, '64, Cold Harbor; dis. June 19, '65, Annapolis. 
Jefifers, Benjamin, 23; Jan. 18, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 18; prisoner 

on march to Cold Harbor, June, '64; d. July 26, '64, Ander- 

sonville. 
Johnson, Mark P., 29; Aug. 13, '62, Sodus; Sept. 8; trans, to 24th 

V. R. C. 
Jones, David, 21; Feb. 24, '63, Lyons; Feb. 24; dls. April 16, '63, 

Fort Simmons. 
Judd, James H., 27; June 27, '63, Galen; June 27; deserted Mar. 

25, '64, Fort Foote. 
Kelly, John, 21; June 3, '63, Elmira; June 3; deserted July 10, 

'63, Fort Thayer. 
Kelly, John, 40; Jan. 4, '64, Onondaga; Jan. 5; trans. Jan. 1, 

'65, V. R. C. 
King, William H., 25; Sept. 5. '64, Walworth; Sept. 5, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Kinney, Irving, 21; Dec. 19, '63, Dewitt; Dec. 19; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Kirnagen, John, 18; Sept. 5, '64, Onondaga; Sept. 5, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Klumppj George, 1st, 19; Feb. 20, '64, Lyons; Feb. 20; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Klumpp, George, 2d, 35; Sept. 6, '64, Elbridge; Sept. 6, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Knapp, Hiram M., 36; Aug. 13, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. May 15, 

'65, Washington. 
Knox, Charles E., 24; Aug. 11, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Kurtz, Andrew, 29; Dec. 17, '63, Auburn; Jan. 2, '64; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Kurtz, John J., 31; Dec. 17, '63, Auburn; Jan. 2; d. Nov. 2, '64, 

hospital, Annapolis; had been a prisoner of war. 
Lafaver, Henry, 18; June 8, '63, Galen; June 8; deserted Dec. 

16, '63. 
Lape, Samuel W., 32; Aug. 13, '62, Sodus; Sept. 8, Sergt; pro- 
moted 2d Lieut. 
Latimer, Charles W., 18; Dec. 30, '63, Lyons; Jan. 2, '65; trans. 

June 27, '05, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Lemmon, Elias S., 23; Aug. 12, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. Aug. 10, 

'6;?, Fort Simmons. 
Leroy, Isaac, 18; Aug. 12, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Loomis, Henry, IS; Jan. 25, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 25; trans. June 

27, '05, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Lovett, Charles, 22; Sept. 5, '64, Lyons; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Lowe, John F., 18; Dec. 18, '64, New York; 1 year; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 



COMPANY D. 499 

Lowe, William. 19; Aug. 14, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, -65. 
Luckas, Byzant, 21; Aug. 15, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; d. June 12, 

'64. hospital, Washington, from wounds received at Cold 

Harbor. 
McCarthy, Dennis, 18; Jan. 14, '64, Dewitt; Jan. 14; dis. May 

15, "65, in the field. 
McDaniels, William. 20; Aug. 12, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; deserted 

July 6, "03. 
McDowell, Charles, 25; Aug. 14, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; M. 0., 

July 6, '65. 
McDowell, David, 21; Aug. 22, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6. '65. 
McMuilen, Daniel, 44; Dec. 28, '63, Sodus; Dec. 28; d. Aug. 26, 

'64, hospital. New York. 
Marigold, Frederick, 18; Sept. 3, '64, Ontario; Sept. 5, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Marr, Daniel, IS; Feb. 19, '64, Canandaigua; Feb. 19; k. June 

10, '64, Cold Harbor. 
Mastin, Theodore D., 24; Aug. 20, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; deserted 

Nov. 24. '62. 
Miller. Jacob. 22; Sept. 6, '64, Elbridge; Sept. 6, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Munn, Hiram L., 21; Aug. 13, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8, Corp.; Sergt., 

March 19, '64; prisoner July 9, '64, Monocacy; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Myers, Valentine, 37; Sept. 5, '64, Onondaga; 1 year; wd. Oct. 

19, '64, Cedar Creek; dis. June 28, '65, hospital, York, Penn. 
Newbury, Eben W., 21; Aug. 20, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; prisoner 

July 9, '64, Monocacy; dis. June 25, '6.5, hospital, York, Pa. 
Norton, James R.. 22; Sept. 14, '64, Sodus; Sept. 14, 1 year; dis. 

June 10. '65, hospital, Washington. 
Odell. Lorenzo, 18; Feb. 7, '63, Lvons; Feb. 23; trans. June 27, 

'65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Ost, John, 22; Aug. 12, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; d. April 2, '64, Fort 

Foote. 
Owen. Tliomas. 18; Feb. 19, '64, Canandaigua; Feb. 19; Corp., 

June 6, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Parrisli, Norman A., 20; Aug. 14. '62, Lvons; Sept. 8; Corp., 

March 19, '64 ; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Peck. Hiram. 41: Jan. 5. '64. Syracuse; Jan. 5; prisoner July 9, 

'64, Monocacy; d. Feb. 2, '65, Danville, Va. 
Perkins, John L., 23; Aug. 19, '62, Lvons; Sept. 8; prisoner Julv 

9, '64. Monocacy; d. Aug. 18, '64". Danville, Va. 
Pflug. Jacob, 19; Feb. 8. '64. Lvons; Feb. 11; Corp., April 18, 

'65; trans. June 27, '6.5, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Phillips, Charles A., 28; Aug. 15. '62, Lvons; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 

8, '64, Fort Foote. 
Pierce. Orville. 19; Sept. 3. '64. Scipio; Sept. 3. 1 vear; M. O., 

Julv 6, '65. 



500 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Pomeroy, George P., 33; Jan. 5, '64, Onondaga; Jan. 5; prisoner 

July 9, '64, Monocacj; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Porter, Henry, 21; Aug. 22, '62, Lyons; fc5ept. 8; k. June 6, '64, 

Cold Harbor. 
Pudney, Richard D., 21; Sept. 8, '64, Sodus; Sept. 9, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Quinn, John, 22; Jan. 22, '63, Lyons; Jan. 22; deserted Oct. 8. '63. 
Randall, Marion A., 20; June 20, '63, Galen; June 22; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Rannische, William, 29; Jan. 20, '64, Farmington; Jan. 23; dis. 

July 8, '65. 
Reynolds, Aaron I., 21; Aug. 21, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8, Musician; 

d. April 23, '64, Fort Foote. 
Reynolds, John, 25; Aug. 20, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; Corp., Nov. 18, 

'64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Rhodes, William, 19; Jan. 14, "64, Dewitt; Jan. 14; dis. Nov. 5, 

'64, hospital, Washington. 
Riggs, Levi, 18; Aug. 13, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; Corp., March 19, 

'64; prisoner July 9, '04; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Rinehart, Andrew, 42; Aug. 20, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; k. Sept. 

19. '64, Winchester. 
Rooker, George, 19; Jan. 4, '64, Sennett; Jan. 4; Corp., May 4. 

'64; dis. July 6, '65, Washington. 
Rooker, Henry, 22; Jan. 1, '64, Lyons; Jan. 4; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; had served in 27th N. Y. Vols. 
Rooker, John, 23; Aug. 14, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8, Corp.; prisoner 

Dec. 12, '62, Dumfries, Va. ; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Roys, Daniel W., 18; Aug. 12, '62, Lvons; Sept. 8; prisoner July 

9, '64, Monocacy; d. Feb. 6, '05, 'Danville, Va. 
Roys, James S., 20; Aug. IS, '62, Lvons; Sept. 8, Wagoner; 

Corp., May 19, 'C4; Sergt., Nov. 18, '64; 1st Sergt., March 3, 

'05; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Rudd, James H., 20; Sept. 3, '64, Geneva; Sept. 3, 1 year; M. 0., 

July 6, '65. 
Rvan, Edward E., 44; Aug. 18, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; trans. Jan. 

1, '65, V. R. C. 
Schnatterback, .Joseph, .37; Jan. 1, '64, Cortland; Jan. 1; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Schofield, Evart. 19; Jan. 11, '64, Dewitt; Jan. 11; deserted 

Sept. 14, '64. 
Scott, Cornelius, 19; Dec. 11, '63, Farmington; Dec. 16, Co. K; 

trans, to Co. D March 0, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. 

H. A. 
Scott, Cyrus, 41; July 13, '63, Auburn; in Co. K; trans. March 

8, '64. to Co. D; d'is. April 20, '64, Fort Baker. 
Seager, Asher W., 20; Aug. 21, '02, Lvons; Sept. 8; Corp., Nov. 

18, '64; M. O., July 6, '6.5. 
Seager, Benjamin, 23; Aug. 19, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8, Corp.; Sergt., 

March 19, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 



I 



COMPANY D. 501 

Sedore, Darid, IS; Dec. 24. '63, Galen; Dec. 29, Co. H; trans, to 

Co. D Jan. 29, '64; trans. June 27, •65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Seeley, Milton, 41; Dec. 21, '63, Sodus; Dec. 28; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Shane, Peaise. 22; Sept. 3, '64, Syracuse; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O.. 

July 6, "65. 
Shannon, Samuel L., 23; Aug. 14, '62, Huron; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6. "65. 
Shaw, John P., 24; Aug. 20, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; Corp., April 10, 

'63; Sergt., Aug. 6, '63; dis. Feb. 8, '63, Fort Foote. 
Shean, George, 32; Aug. 22, "62, Lyons; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Shean. Theodore. 24; June 19, '63, Galen; June 19; trans. April 

18, '64, V. R. C. 
Siebert, George, 20; Sept. 1, '64, Huron; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O.. 

July 6, '65. 
Snitzel. John C, 19; Sept. 6, '64, Elbridge; Sept. 6, 1 year; dis. 

July 15, '65, Albany. 
Snitzel, John H., 20; Aug. 29, '64, Auburn; Aug. 29, 1 year: 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Snyder, Albert J.. 21; Aug. 11. '62, Sodus; Sept. 8; trans. April 

18. '64, V. R. C. 

Snyder. John L., 26; Aug. 8, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8, Corp.; dis. June 

25. '64. in the field. 
Spahr. Ca.spar, 27; Aug. 26, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 8, '64, 

Fort Foote. 
Spahr, George, 21; Aug. 22, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; Corp., March 

19, '64; d. Aug. 11. '64, Frederick, Md.. from wounds re- 
ceived July 9 at Monocacy. 

Spencer, Albert, 20; Jan. 1, '64, Dewitt; Jan. 11; wd. Cold Har- 
bor; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; Vet. Co. K, 101st 

N. Y. Vols. 
Staats, Charles, 20; Sept. 2, '64, Wilson; Sept. 2, 1 vear; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Stebbins. Fred, 36; April 8, '63, Lyons; April 8; Chief Bugler, 

April. '63; trans. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Stell. Frederick. 24; Aug. 19, '62. Lyons; Sept. 8; prisoner July 

9, "64. Monocacy; dis. Sept. 25, '65, hospital. Rochester. 
Storrs, Leonard H., IS; Jan. 19, '64. South Bristol; Feb. 2, '64; 

dis. Sept. 20, '65, Elmira. 
Taft. James X., 20; Sept. .3, '64, Genoa; Sept. 3, 1 vear; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Talhurst, Amos, 43; Aug. 18. '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. June 23, 

'65, Harper's Ferry. 
Taylor, Henry. 18: Jan. 10. '64. Phelps; Jan. 29: dis. July 2. '65. 
Taylor, James K„ 18; Jan. 1. '64, Otisco; Jan. 1; dis. May 19. 

'65, hospital. Annapolis. 
Tice. John. .39: April 27, '63, Lyons; April 27; dis. Feb. 8, '64, 

Fort Foote. 



502 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Tindall, Myron P., 32; Aug. 19, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 8, 

'64, Fort Foote. 
Tinner, James A., 19; Sept. 3, '64, Ontario; 1 year; M. O., July 

6," '65. 
Traverse. William, IS; June 17, '63, Galen; June 17; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Tryan, Jay H., 32; Dec. 22, "63, Lyons; Dec. 28; k. July 9, "Ol, 

Monocacy. 
Tuttle, Abel G., 44; Jan. 4, '64, Cortland; Jan. 4; dis. Jan. 13, 

'65, Washington. 
Van Derbilt, Abrani H., 27; Aug. 22, '62, Lyons; Sept. S; Corp., 

March 19, '64; wd. June 1, '64, Cold Harbor; dis. Jan. 30, 

'65, hospital, Washington. 
'V\in Inwagen, Littleton, 20; Aug. 18, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Vickerv, Jonathan W., 19; Aug. 15, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Feb. 19, '65; Sergt., June 6, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Voorhees. George B., 18; Aug. 21. '02, Lyons; Sept. 8; Sergt., 

April 4, '64; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Wager, William, 23; Aug. 14, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Walls, William, 36; Dec. 11, '62, Galen; Dec. 29; dis. May 23, 

'65, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Walmsley, Albert, 18; Jan. 18, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 18; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Walmsley, Henry, 18; Dec. 23, '63, Galen; Dec. 29, in Co. H; 

trans, to Co. D Jan. 29, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. 

H. A. 
Warn, Charles S., 21; Aug. 14, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; Corj)., Feb. 

18, '63; 1st Sergt., May 19, '64; dis. April 25, '65, for pro- 
motion 1st Lieut., 13th U. S. Colored Troops. 
Way. David, 26; Aug. 14, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; prisoner about 

June 14, '64, near Chickahominy river; confined in Rich- 
mond June 16; later sent to Andersonville. and not heard 

from afterward. 
Wells, Elisha D., 23; Aug. 15, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Wesley, Hartman, 44; March 17, '63, Lyons; March 17; dis. 

June 14, '05, Washington. 
Westbrook, Charles, 34; Aug. 15, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. June 

21, '65, hospital, York, Penn. 
Williams. Joseph L., 31; Jan. 12, Verona; Jan. 20; trans. Oct. 

15, '64, V. R. C. 
Williams, Lewis D., 35; Aug. 13, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8, '62, Corp.; 

Sergt., Sept. 15, '62; 1st Sergt., June 26, '63; wd. July 9, '64, 

Monocacy; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Wilson, Thomas, 24; Dec. 21, '63, Otisco; Dec. 21; wd. July 9, 

'64, Monocacy; dis. May 31, hospital, Rochester; Vet. Co. 

I, 3d N. Y. A. 



COMPANY E. 503 

Wimmensfolder, \A'itliam C, 82; Sept. 18, '64, Montezuma; Sept. 

20, 1 year; wd. Oet. 19, "04, Cedar Creek; dis. June 7, "05, 

hospital, Pliiladelpbia. 
Woodard, David, 21; Aug. 21, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8, Musician; 

deserted Nov. 24, '04. 
Woodruff, Isaac, 21; Aug. 19, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

0. '65. 
Woolev, Charles M., 19; Sept. 2, "04, Montezuma; Sept. 2; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Worden, John V., 21; Jan. 18, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 18; trans. 

June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
York, Norman G., 27; Aug. 13, '02, Huron; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

Sergt., March 19, '04; prisoner July 9, '64, Monocacy; d. 

Dec. 25, '04, Danville, Va. 
York, Thomas, 30; Aug. 14, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8, Sergt.; dis. June 

6, "65, Frederick, Md. 
Zwillins, William, 23: Aug. 14, "02, Lyons; Sept. 8; dis. April 

27, "04, Fort Baker. 

COMPANY E. 

The genesis of a company of soldiers is an exceedingly inter- 
esting subject. Sometimes the men come entirely from one 
town or city; again they are the mergings of several localities 
with some one place as the centre. Company E was peculiarly 
a southern Cayuga organization. As originally constituted 
there may have been a few from Auburn, but by far the ma- 
jority came from the south. Captain Cornwell of Scipio and 
Lieutenant Stoyell of Moravia did a large part of the recruiting, 
with Lieutenant S. F. Swift in Auburn looking after his vici- 
nage. Daniel Manchester of Scipio jiut down his name the 9th 
day of August, and enlistment followed till September 5th. 
Practically all the towns south of Auburn were interested, with 
a frequent recurrence of Scipio, Venice and Moravia. 

The burden of the enlisting was borne in the latter part of 
August; only six names appear as added in September. 

CAPTAINS. 

Selah CornwelL 36; Aug. 25, "62, Scipio; Sept. 8, Captain; rank 
from Aug. 22; d. Nov. 1, '62, near Tennallytown, Md. 

Henry Roessle. from Co. I, 29th N. Y. Vols., 'Dec. 16, "02; pro- 
moted Major 15th N. Y. Cav. March 17, '04; M. O. as Lieut. 
Col. at the close of the war. His record before joining the 
Ninth: enlisted, age 20, Mav 18, '61, Albany; 2d Lieut., Dec. 
2, "61 : 1st Lieut., Oct. 2, '62. 

William Hawley, from Co. G, May 28, '64; rank from March 16; 
wd. July 9. '04, Monocacy; resigned Sept. 14, '04. 

Orson Howard, from Co. L Sept. 28, '64; k. Oct. 19, '64, Cedar 
Creek. 



504 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

John Tifft, from 1st Lieut., Dec. 16, '64, rank from Nov. 14; 
M. O., July 6, '65. 

FIRST LIBDTENANTS. 

Seth F. Swift, 38; Aug. 25, "62, Auburn; Sept. 8, 1st Lieut.; rank 
from Aug. 24; resigned Feb. 23, '64. 

Jakewa.T K. Hoff, from Co. A, March 1, "64; resigned Oct. 3, "64. 

James H. Ellis, from 2d Lieut., May 28, '64; rank from March 
17; k. July It, '64, Monocacy. 

John Tifft, from 2d Lieut., Sept. 28, '64; rank from July 'J; pro- 
moted Captain. 

Almon Holcomb, from 2d Lieut., Jan. 13. '65; rank from Nov. 
29, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 

Vincent A. Kenyon, from 2d Lieut.. March 1, '65; rank from 
Feb. 3; M. o". as Adjutant, July 6, '65. 

SECOND LIEUTENANTS. 

George C. Stoyell, 22; Aug. 25, '62; Sept. 8, 2d Lieut.; rank from 

Aug. 24; d. June 21, '63. Georgetown. 
John Tifft, from 1st Sergt., Feb. 16, '63; rank from Jan. 21; pro- 
moted 1st Lieut. 
James H. Ellis, from field and staff, April 8, '64; rank from Feb. 

15; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Almon Holcomb, from Corp., Co. C, Oct. 16, '64; rank from 

April 4; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Vincent A. Kenyon, from 1st Sergt., Dec. 16, '64; rank from 

Nov. 14; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Hiland H. Wheeler. Jr., from Co. A, Feb. 24, '65; trans. July 6, 

"65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; M. O. as 1st Lieut. 
Kobert L. Daniels, from 11th N. Y. Batterv, Jan. 18, '65; trans. 

July (i, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. He had enli.sted, age 20, Dec. 

23, '61, Albany, as private; re-enlisted, Jan. 23, '64, Brandy 

Station. 

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. 

Ackles, Frank. 20; in Co. L, Oct. 23, '63, Syracuse; Nov. 12; 

trans.. Feb. 26. Co. E; d. July 12. '64, Fr(?derick, Md., from 

wounds received July 9 at Monocacy. 
Ackles. Henrv, 19; in Co. L, Oct. 30, '6.3, Syracuse; Nov. 12; 

trans.. Feb. 26. Co. E; trans. June 27. '6.0". 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Agard. Charles. .37; Sept. 1, "64. Skanea teles; 1 vear; M. O., 

Julv 0. '65. 
Allen, Frederick S., .33; Aug. 15. '62. Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., 

April 7. '63; d. Sejjf. 8. '63, Fort Foote. 
Arnold, Benjamin .V., 20; Aug. 15, '62. Auburn; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

Sergt.. April 7. '63; 1st Sergt., July 21. '63; dis. May 4, '64. 
Arnold. Tlioiuas, 28; Aug. 18. '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; deserted 

April 27, '63. 



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2I> LIEUT. U. C. STOYELL, 

CAPTAIN SELAH CORNWELL, 1st LIEUT. S. P. SWIFT. 

Company E. 



M. 



COMPANY E. 



506 



Aspinwall. Nathaniel, 4-4; Aug. 18, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; d. July 

4. "(!.■>, Fort Sumner. 
Austin. Ansel P.. 18; Dec. 30, '63. Covert; Dec. 30; dis. May 15, 

65, hospital. 
Austin, Henrv K.. Jr., 33: Aug. 15. "62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp, 

, '03; Sergt., April 6, '64 ; 1st Sergt., May 10. '04; d. 

Julv 3, "64, of wounds received June 1 at Cold Harbor. 
Baker, George, 22; Jan. 9, '64, Scipio; Jan. 9; dis. July 2, '65. 
Barber. Sylvester, 25; Sept. 8. '04, Farmington; Sept. 9, 1 year; 

d. Oct. 27. "64. Baltimore, of wounds received, probably, at 

Cedar Creek. 
Barnes, Benjamin F., 31; Aug. 12, "02, Scipio; Aug. 25, Corp.: 

Sergt., Sept. 25, "63: 1st Sergt.. Dec. 16, '64; promoted 1st 

Lieut. Co. A. 
Bassett, Joseph. 33; Sept. 1, "64, Skaneateles: Sept. 1, 1 year; 

dis. May 17. '63, hospital. 
Bassett. Thomas, 30; Aug. 20, '04. Skaneateles; Aug. 26; dis. 

Mav 17, "05. hospital. 
Bennett. John. 42; Aug. 27, '02, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. Aug. 19, 

"03. 
Benson. Eleazer, 34; Sept. 22. '64, Rochester; Sept. 24; dis, June 

30, '65. 
Benson, Stephen H.. 24; Oct. 17, '04, New York; Oct. 17; sun 

struck, June 8, '05; trans. June 27, '05, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Bigelow, Henry L., 18; Dec. 24, '03, Caneadea; Dec. 24; k. July 

9, '04. Monocacy. 
Bradlev. Schuvler. 28; Aug. 15, '62. Moravia; Sept. 8; dis. Dec. 

.31 ! '03. 
Breed. Chauncev. 28: Dec. 21. Venice; Jan. 8, '04; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Breed. Frank F.. 18; Julv 31, '63, Venice; Aug. 4; trans. June 

27. "05, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Breed. George, 18; Julv 31, '63, Venice; Aug. 4; dis. May 23, '63. 
Breed. Harrison H.. 24; Feb. 8. '64, Venice; dis. April 20, '64; 

rejected recruit. 
Brewster. James. 22; Sept. 5. '64, Lyons; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Bronson, Frank O., 19; Jan. 18, '04. Groton; Jan. 18; dis. May 

15. '05, hospital. 
Brooks, George W.. .34; Aug. 13, '02. Scipio; Sept. 8; Corp., Dec. 

13. "04; dis. May 15, '05. 
Brown. Dwight. 17; Dec. 1, '6.3, Auburn; Dec. 9; trans. June 

27. '05. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Brown. Emmett J.. 24; Sept. 1. '64. Auburn; Sept. 7, 1 year; 
Corp.. Oct. 18. '04; wd. April 2. '65: M. O.. July 0. '05; Vet. 
140th N. Y. 
Bucklev. Benjamin F.. 24: Aug. 15, '62. Summer Hill; Sept. 8, 
Sei-gt.; 1st Sergt., Jan. 15. '03: dis. July 20, '63; promoted 
2d Lieut., 3d U. S. Colored Troops: had served in 44th N. 
Y. Infantrv. 



506 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Burke. Thomas, 26; Aug. 21, "62, Scipio; Sept. S; M. O., July 

6, ■(;:;. 
Bush. Charles. 2.^; Jan. 18, '64, Lodi; Jau. 20; dis. May 15, "65. 
Bush, Julius, 28; Aug. 14, '62, Moravia; Sept. 8; dis. Jan. 20, 

"64, hospital. 
Caine, Charles R., 25; Aug. 18, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. March 

13, '63. 
Caine. Ira, 24; Aug. 18, "62, Venice; Sept. 8; Corp., Sept. 1. "64; 

M. O.. July C, "65. 
Cannon, Edwin J., 26; Aug. 19, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8; trans. April 

15. "64, Y. R. C. 

easier, Henry, 21; Aug. 15, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8; wd. June, '64, 

Cold Harbor; trans. Jan. 10, "65, V. R. C. 
easier, Jacob, 18; Aug. 15, "62, Scipio; Sept. 8; k. June 3, "64, 

Cold Harbor, 
easier, John, 24; Aug. 15, '62, Venice; Sept. 8; deserted Nov. 9, 

'62. 
easier. Oliver JI., 27; Aug. 15, "62, Scipio; Sept. 8; d. Jan. 28, 

'65, in the field. 
Cater, Charles, 18; Aug. 21, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., May 

16. "64; prisoner July 9, '64, Monocacy; dis. June 9, '65, hos- 
pital. 

Caton. Hugh, 32; Feb. 22, '64, Harford; Feb. 22; wd. Cold Har- 
bor; dis. June 5, '65, hospital. 
Chaffee, James, 18; Dec. 19, "68. Fabius; Dec. 19; Corp., March 

4, "05; prisoner April 2, '65, Petersburg; trans. June 27, 

"65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Chambers. Jeremiah. 31; Aug. 31, '64, Schenectady; Aug. 31. 1 

ycar;M. O., July 6, "65. 
Chaplain, Isaac, 42; Sept. 12, '64, Macedon; Sept. 12, 1 year; 

M. O., Julv 6, "65. 
Clark, Tluimas. 32; Aug. 20. "62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., July 

21. "03; d. Sept. 27, "03. Fort Foote. 
demons. Julius E.. 18; Sept. 0. "04. Conesus; Sept. 7. 1 year; 

M. O., July 6. "65. 
demons. Roval R.. 21; Sept. 6, "64, Conesus; Sept. 7, 1 year; 

M. 0.. July 6, '6.5. 
Cobb. Alton e'., 19; Dec. 31, '63, Montgomery; Dec. 31; prisoner 

Julv 9, "04, Monocacy; trans. June 27, '05, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Condon." Isaac. 30; Dec. 20, '03. Venice; Dec. 20; no M. O. 
Conroy, Henry, 29; Aug. 20. "02. Auburn: Sei)t. 8. Coi'p.; Sergt., 

Ai)ril 7. '\\'.i\ k. July 9, "04, Monocacy. 
Cook, Darius M.. 44; Sept. 5. "64, Ledyard; Sept. 5, 1 year; k. 

Oct. 19, "64. Cedar Creek. 
Corbett, John, 21; Oct. 29, "63, Syracuse; Nov. 5, '63; deserted 

June 16, '65. 
Corcoran. Stejihen. 42; Aug. 29, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; d. July 

1, '65. hos])ital. Washington. 
Corlies. Charles M.. 24; Aug. 15, '62, Venice; Sept. 8; Corp.. 

Oct. .3. "63; M. O., July 6, "65. 



COMPANY B. 507 

Cove.v. Edwin, IS; Nov. 20, '63, Moravia; Dec. 2; trans. Nov. 2, 

•64, V. R. C. 
Covev, Silas M., -13; Dec. 31, "63, Venice; Dec. 31; trans. June 

27. '6.-), 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cowan. Epliraim W., 40; Aug. 22, "62, Ledyard; Sept. 8; trans. 

April 18, '64, V. K. C. 
Coy. Edwin G., 23; Aug. 11, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8; d. Sept. 27, '64, 

Fort Reno. 
Crowfoot. Charles F., 19; Aug. 13, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8; dis. Aug. 

29, '64. 
Culver, Francis M., 28; Aug. 12, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 

10. '64. 

Cutler. Dorr, 2.5; Aug. 14, '62; Moravia; Sept. 8, Corp.; dis. Jan. 

11. '63. 

Defendorf. Edwin, 21; Aug. 17. '62, Niles; Sept. 8; Corp., Oct. 

IS, '64;M. O., July 6, '65. 
Dennis, Daniel D., 34; Sept. 14, '64, Victor; Sept. 15, 1 year; 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Dickenson. Christopher, 18; Dec. 21, '63, Galen; Dec. 21; dis. 

July 15, '65, hospital, Rochester. 
Dodd. Elias. .30; Aug. 15. "62, Venice; Sept. 8; Artificer, March 

15, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Dolson, Cornelius, 21; Dec. 29, '63, Genoa; Jan. 9; dis. May 25, 

'65, hospital. 
Donohue, Daniel, 33; July 22, '63, Scipio; Sept. 3; wd. Cold 

Harbor; dis. March 11, '65, hospital, Albany. 
Dorsev. Michael. 44; Aug. 25, '62, Aurelius; Sept. 8; wd. July 

9.' '64. Monocacy; trans. Feb. 2. '65. V. R. C. 
Douglass. David. 29; Jan. 17, '64, Harford; Jan. 28; d. July 31, 

'64. of wounds received at Cold Harbor. 
Doyle. James. 35; Sept. 4, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; d. Jan. 10, '64, 

Fort Foote. 
Doyle, Michael, 40; Dec. 31. '63, Scipio; Dec. 31; dis. Nov. 25, "64. 
DoVle. Terrance, 26; Aug. 27, '61, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. Jan. 14, 

" '63. 
Dunham. George, 34; Dec. 21, '63, Caneadea; Dec. 30; d. June 

29. '64. of wounds received at Cold Harbor. 
Dunn. John. .30; Sept. 10, '64, Albany; Sept. 19, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Eaton, Augustus, 22; Aug. 15, '62, Summer Hill; Sept. 8; M. O., 

Julv 6. '65. 
Emerson, Lewis, 28; Dec. 30, '63, Scipio; Dec. 30; trans. May 7. 

'64. to V. S. Navy. 
Evans. William J., 21; Aug. 13, '62. Moravia; Sept. 8; dis. Mar. 

27. '63. 
Evcett. .James, 18; Dec. 23. '63. Neversink; Dec. 23; no M. O. 
Fales. Anthony, 23; Dec. 23. '63. Sodus; Dec. 29; d. Aug. i:!. '04, 

from wounds received July 9, '64. Monocacy. 
Falvey. Patrick, 32; Aug. 31, '64, Niles; 1 year; k. Oct. 19, '64, 
Cedar Creek. 



I 



508 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Fiunev, Frederick H., 18; Jan. 4, '64, Groton; Jan. 8; trana 

June 27, 'Go, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Flynn, Francis, 18; xVug. 13, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8; Corp., April 6, 

'64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Fobes, Sylvester. 36; Sept. 3, '64, Macedon; Sept. 12, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Fordyce, John H., 28; Aug. 21, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8; d. Nov. 14, 

'62, Georgetown. 
Foreman, Amos, 26; Aug. 13, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; wd. Cold 

Harbor; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Poster, John, 20; Aug. 25, '62, Fleming; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, -65. 
Foster, Sylvester, 20; Feb. 10, '64, Harford; Feb. 11; dis. June 

27, '65, hospital, Rochester. 
Fox, Lloyd, 23; Jan. 21, '64, Venice; Jan. 21; d. Nov. 15, "64, 

Venice. 
Frair. Austin, 21; Sept. 1, '64, Skaneateles; Sept. 1, 1 year; k. 

Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek. 
Frank, Roland C. 16; Dec. 22, '63, Virgil; Dec. 22; d. Aug. 7, 

'64, hospital. New York. 
Freeborn, Milford D.. 25; Dec. 21, '63, Caneadea; Dec. 21; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Fritts. George, 45; Aug. 27, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8; trans. April 

IS, '64, V. R. C. 
Fry, Hiram, 21; Aug. 13, '64, Ledyard; 1 year; di.s. June 8, '65, 

hospital. 
Furguson, Thomas, 35; Aug. 11, '62, Niles; Sept. 8; dis. June 23, 

'65, hospital, Washington. 
Gale, Edwin. 20; Sept. 1, '64, Skaneateles; Sept. 1, 1 year; M. O., 

July (i, '65. 
Gannon", Micliael, 27; Dec. 27, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; d. June 26, 

'65, hospital. 
Gleason. James. 19; Jan. 6, '64, Auburn; Jan. 15; trans. June 

27. "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Goodrich. Addison, 33; Dec. 30. '63, Sempronius; Jan. 4, '64; 

k. Sept. 19, '64, Winchester. 
Goodridge, Heman W., 27; Nov. 19, '63, Syracuse; Dec; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Green, Andrew M., 30; enlisted in Co. L Dec. 14, '63. Onondaga; 

Dec. 15: Irans. to Co. E. date not given; dis. June 23, "6.5, 

Washington. 
Green, Edward. 28; Dec. 28, '63, Venice; Jan. 4, '64; Corp., 

June 10, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hardv. Ceorge, 25: Sept. 14, '64, Victor: 1 year; M. O., Jnly 

6, '6.5. 
Hardv, Simeon, 18; Feb. 12, '64, Jasper; Feb. 14; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hardy, William, 23; Sept. 3, "64, Jasper; Sept. 12, 1 year; wd. 

Cedar Creek; dis. Aug. 19, '65, hospital, Washington. 






COMPANY E. 



509 



Hartigan, Daniel, 24; Nov. 7, '63, Oswego, in Co. L; trans, to E 

Feb. 3, '64; trans. June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hartnett, James, 45; Jan. 1, "64, Scipio; Jan. 1; prisoner; July 

9, "64. Monocacv; dis. June 6, '65, hospital, Washington. 
Haskell, Josephus, 19; Dee. 30, "63, Harford; Dec. 30; d. April 

20, '65, Harford. 
Harden, Lawrence. 37; Sept. 1, '64, Niles; Sept. 1, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Heath, Jerome, 21; Nov. 28, '63, Skaneateles; Dec. 9 in Co. L: 

trans, to E, no date; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Henry. William, 16: Jan. 11, '64, Fort Foote; Jan. 11, Musician; 

trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hitchcock, Daniel, 41; Aug. 30, '62, Fleming; Sept. 8, Musician; 

deserted Nov. 11, '62. 
Hogan, Michael, 20; came to company Aug. 19, '64, as a sub- 
stitute; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hough, Charles W., 26; Aug. 15, '62, Venice; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Sept. 22, "62; Sergt, Jan. 14, "63; trans. March 30, '63, field 

and staff. 
Howell, John, 32; Sept. 4, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; d. Sept. 14, '63, 

Fort Foote. 
Huff, Edgar R., 18; Jan. 9, '64 Caneadea; Jan. 9; Corp., Oct. 18, 

"64; Sergt., Feb. 1, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hutchinson, Alpheus, 18; July 3, '63, Venice; Aug. 4; wd. June 

6, '64. Cold Harbor; Corp., March 4, '65; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hutchinson, John, 21; Aug. 21, '62, Venice; Sept. 8; Corp., Sept. 

2.5. '63; Sergt., Dec. 17, "64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Jaquett, Benjamin, 42; Dec. 21, '63, Fleming; Jan. 4; dis. June 

5, '65. 
Jaquett, William L., 28; Aug. 21, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp.. 

Jan. 14, '63; Sergt, Nov. 26, '63; trans. Feb. 1, '65. field and 

staff. 
Jones, Amos S., 27; Aug. 15, '62. Venice; Sept. 8; Corp., April 

23, '63; Sergt., May 16, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Jones, Gilbert, 20; Aug. 11, '64, Auburn; Aug. 11, 1 year; M. O., 

Julv 6, '65. 
Jones, Jacob, 20; Aug. 20, '62, Niles; Sept. 8; d. Dec. 5, '64, 

Kelloggsville. 
Jonesburv. William, 19; Sept. 7, '63, Elbridge; Nov. 5, '63; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Keech, Isaac E.. 21; Jan. 4, '64, Harford; Jan. 4; dis. July 8, '65. 

Washington. 
Keeslar, Daniel. 30; Sept. 3, '64, Camillus; 1 year; d. April 4. 

'65. of wounds received April 2 at Petersburg. (See also 

Co.' A.) 
Keeslar. Simeon, 21; Sept. 3, '64, Camillus; Sept. 3, 1 year; d. 

April 18, '65, from wounds received April 2 at Petersburg. 
Kenyon, Vincent A., 20; Aug. 21, '62, Sempronins; Sept. 8; 



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510 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Corp., April 7, '63; Q. M. Sergt., April 6, '64; 1st Sergt., 
July 30, '64; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Kilbourn, George A., 39; Dec. 21, "63, Caneadea; Corp., July 20, 

'64; d. Feb. 2, '65, Caneadea. 
Kimball, Robert, 28; Aug. 22, '62, Venice; Sept. 8; prisoner July 

9, '64, Monocacv; d. Nov. 24, '64, Danville, Va. 
King, William E., 18; Aug. 18, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., 

April 6, '64; k. Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek. 
Kingslev, John L., 32; Feb. 20, '64, Throop; Feb. 20; wd. Cold 

Harbor; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Kirby, Patrick E., 22; Sept. 5, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; d. July 21, 

'64, from wounds received July 9 at Monocacy. 
Ladue, Ambrose, 20; Dec. 18, '63, Montezuma; Dec. 31; d. pris- 
oner of war in Andersonville Oct., '64. 
Lamb, Reuben P., 22; Aug. 31, '64, Macedon; Sept. 3, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Landin, Henry, 25; Dec. 26, '63, Venice; Jan. 4; wd. July 9, '64, 

Monocacy; dis. June 19, '65, hospital, Annapolis. 
Lansdown, John, 18; Oct. 30, '63, Syracuse; Nov. 12; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Lavens, Louis, 35; Nov. 18, '63, Oswego; Nov. 24; wd. Cold Har- 
bor; trans. June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Lavin, John, 18; Jan. 5, '64, Auburn; Jan. 5; no M. O. 
Laviu, Patrick, 43; Aug. 15, '62, Moravia; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Lawrence, Norman, 29; Aug. 13, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8; k. July 9, 

'64. Monocacy, while helping Col. Seward from the field. 
Leavenworth, Henrv, vide Maygold. 

Lee, Charles H., 18; Aug. 13, '62, Niles; Sept. 8; Corp., May 16, 
'63; Sergt., April 6, '64; 1st Sergt., March 4, '65; M. O.. 
July 6, '65. 
Lee, John E., 18; Aug. 18, '64, Skaneateles; 1 year; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Leonard, Elijah T., 19; Aug. 14, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Oct. 3, '63; Sergt., July 30, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Leonard, Isaac, 20; Aug. 5. '64, Groton; Aug. 5, 1 year; d. Oct. 

28, '64, from wounds received Oct. 19 at Cedar Creek. 
Lewis, Stephen. 44; Jan. 15, '64, Onondaga; Jan. 15; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Litchard, Almanzo, 23; Sept. 6. '64. Conesus; Sept. 7, 1 year; 

dis. June 16, '65. hospital; Vet. Co. D, 86th N. Y. Vols. 
Loveland, George. 18; Sept. 2, '64, Skaneateles; Sept. 2, 1 year; 

M. O.. July 6. '65. 
Lvons, John, 31; Sept. 1. '62, Aurelius; Sept. 8; trans. April 18, 

'64, V. R. C. 
McCabe, Dennis, 28; Dec. 21, '6.3, Oswego; Dec. 21, in Co. L; 

trans, to E, no date; trans. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
McConnell. Levi. 20; Dec. 22, '63, Montezuma; Jan. 4, '64; pris- 
oner June, '64, Cold Harbor; d. Dec. 1. "64, Andersonville. 



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COMPANY K 

Lieut. V. A. Kenyon. Lieut. H H. Wheeler. Jr. 

(apt. Orson Howard. 

H. K. Au.stin. F. L. Royce. Prank Tallman. 



COMPANY E. 511 

McGee, David, IS; Jau. 11, "04, Oaneadea; Jan. 11; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Mcilicken. Wirlz, 21; Oct. 22, '63, Auburn; Nov. 5, "63; trans. 

June 27. "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Mahoney, Timothy, 37; Aug. 30, '64, Niles; Sept. 1, 1 year; wd. 

Cedar Creek; dis. Sept. i, '65, Elmira. 
Maine, William F., 21; Dec. 22, '63, Genoa; Jan. 5; said to have 

deserted to the enemy July 9, '64, at Monocacy. 
Manchester, Daniel H., 31; Aug. 9, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8, Sergt.; 

dis. Feb. 14, '63. 
Marshall, Arthur W., 40; Aug. 29, '64, Venice; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

promoted 2d Lieut., Co. G, Nov. 14, '64; had been 2d Lieut., 

Co. I, 111th N. Y. 
Marshall, William, 23; Sept. 1, '64, Skaneateles; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Martin, Jefferson L., 20; Aug. 14, '62, Mentz; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

Sergt., July 21, "63; k. June 3, '64, Cold Harbor. 
Maur, John, 27; Aug. 27, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., Nov. 26, 

'63; dis. March 21, '65. 
Maygold (Leavenworth), Henry, 18; Dec. 9, '63, Seneca Falls; 

Dec. 2; wd. Cold Harbor; Corp., May 24, '65; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Mehan, Edward, 25; March 31, '64, New York; March 31; no 

M. O. 
Merical, Taylor, 17; Feb. 8, '64, Harford; Feb. 8; d. July 27, '64, 

Washington. 
Merrett, John E., 18; Dec. 28, '63, Genoa; Jan. 4, '64; wd. Cedar 

Creek; dis. May 26, '65, hospital. 
Meyers, John, 30; Sept. 30, '64, Bennington; Sept. 30, 1 year; 

dis. May IS, '65. : 
Moore, James, 26; Dec. 2, '63, Auburn; Dec. 24; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Moore, William F., 21; Dec. 11, '63, Virgil; Dec. 22; Corp., Oct. 

18, '64; Sergt., March 3, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. 

H. A.; Vet. 
Morehouse, Anson, 19; Dec. 30, '63, Covert; Dec. 30; M. O., 

May 3. '65. 
Mosier, Edward, 23; Dec. 18, '63, Montezuma; Dec. 31; d. Nov. 

— , '64, a prisoner in Andersonvillc. 
Muldoon, John, 31; Dec. 31, '63, Venice; Dec. 31; dis. Mar. 1, '65. 
Murney, Cornelius, 28; Dec. 16, '63, New Haven; Dec. 16; dis. 

Jan. 16, '65. 
Musselman, George F., 40; Dec. 16, '63, Marion; Dec. 26; dis. 

June 16. '65; Vet. of Mexican War. 
Myers. Horace, 28; Sept. 2, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., Julv 

6, '65, 
Neff, Alexander, 19; Jan. 4, '64, Cortland; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Nefif, Joseph, 28; Feb. 6, '64, Harford; Feb. 20; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 



512 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Niles, Delos, 20; Aug. 15, "62, Venice; Sept. 8; Corp., April 6, 

•64; Sergt., Sept. 1, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Norris, Charles, 18; Sept. 3, '61, Camillus; Sept. 3, 1 year; k. 

Oct. 19, "64, Cedar Creek. 
Norris, Silas, 20; Sept. 2, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 2, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, "65. 
Olin, Jonathan, 44; Aug. 16, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; trans. June 

6. '63, V. R. C. 
Olin, Russell, 18; Aug. 16, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; d. Sept. 11, '63, 

Fort Foote. 
O'Neal, John, 36; Aug. 31, '64, Niles; Sept. 1, 1 year; k. Oct. 19, 

"64, Cedar Creek. 
Osier, Charles. 25; Nov. 11, "64, New York; Nov. 11; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Osier, David, 26; Aug. 13, "62, Auburn; Sept. 8; wd. Cold Har- 
bor; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Parker, Hiram H., 29; Dec. 30, '63, Caneadea; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Parker, Joseph C, 42; Sept. 3, "64, Cato; Sept. 12, 1 year; wd. 

Cedar Creek ; di.s. March 3, '65. 
Perkins, James M., 38; Aug. 23, '64, Macedon; Aug. 29, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Perry, Dixon, 44; Jan. 4, '64, Scipio; Jan. 4; trans. June 27, '65, 

2d N. Y. H. A. 
Perry, Myron H., 18; Aug. 15, '62, Venice; Sept. 8; M. O. as 

Musician Julv 6, '65. 
Pickens, Warren R.. 19; Aug. 14, "62, Scipio; Sept. 8; Corp., Dec. 

16. "64; M. O.. Julv 6. "65. 
Powell. William. 18; Dec. 16, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; d. Dec. 10, '64, 

Winchester. Va. 
Richardson, Henry H., 23; Sept. 3, "04, Camillus; Sept. 6, 1 year; 

M. O.. July 6, "65. 
Rigby, John, 22; Aug. 26, '64, Lockport; Sept. 1; trans. June 

27, "65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Riggs, Burritt. .32; Dec. 21, '63, Venice; Jan. 8. '64; d. Aug. 4, 

'64, Baltimore, of wounds received July 9 at Monocacy. 
Robinson, John, 44; Dec. 30, "63. Caneadea; trans. June 27, '65, 

2d N. Y. a A. ; Vet. Co. I, 27th N. Y. Vols. 
Rogers, Adelbert. 22; Aug. 14, '62, Moravia; Sept. 8; Corp., Nov. 

23, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Ross, James. .38; Jan. 4, '64. Scipio; Jan. 4; wd. Cold Harbor; 

trans, as Corp. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Rovce, Frank L.. 19; Aug. 11, "62. Moravia; Sept. 8; Corp., May 

' 16. '64; Sergt.. Sept. 1, '64; M. O.. July 6. '65. 
Ryckman, David, 40; Sept. 5, "64. Wolcott; Sept. 5, 1 year; dis. 

June 12, '65. hospital. 
Scott, Wesley, 35; Aug. 28, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8; dis. June 19, '65, 

hospital. 
Seelev, Seth M., 33; Sept. 8, '64, Geddes; 1 year; M. O., July 

6, '65. 



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COMPANY E. 513 

Shaw^ John H., 17; Dec. 3, 'G3, Moravia; Dec. 3, in Co. L; trans. 

to E, Feb. 20, "64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Shaw, Stephen, 21; Sept. 21, "64. Skaneateles; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6. •6.5. 
Sherman, Alexander, 40; Aug. 5, '62, Auburn; Sept. S; dis. 

June 1.5, '65. 
Sherman, James, 21; Dec. 1, '63, Auburn; Dec. 9, in Co. L; trans. 

to E, Feb. 26, "61; trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Sherman, Joseph, 18; Dec. 28, '63, Groton; Dec. 28; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Sherman, Rufus, 18; Dec. 18, '63, Auburn; Jan. 4, '64; trans. 

June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Shevalier. John, 21; Aug. 25, '62, Fleming; Sept. 8; Corp., Dec. 

13, "64; il. O., July 6, '65. 

Shorey, John, 28; Dec. 12, "63, Syracuse; Dec. 15, in Co. L; trans, 
to Co. E, no date; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

ShorkleT, Pardon T., 28; Aug. 11, "62, Soipio; Sept. 8, Corp.; 
M. O., July 6, '65. 

Slade. Reuben^lS; Aug. 12, '62, Venice; Sept. 8; dis. Sept. 13, 
'64. (This on Albany records; good authority says he de- 
serted in Sept., '62.) 

Smith, Emory, 45; Feb. 10, '64, Geddes; Feb. 10; d. July 23, '64, 
from wounds, hospital. New York hai'bor. 

Smith, Francis, 19; Aug. 25, '62, Fleming; Sept. 8; M. O., July 
6, '65. 

Smith, James, 26; Aug. 21, '62, Aurelius; Sept. 8; deserted Sept. 

14, "62. 

Smith. John F., 22; Sept. 11, '64, Skaneateles; 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Smith, Ralph, 18; Aug. 30, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; deserted Oct. 

27, '62. 
Snow, Henry, 38; Aug. 26, '64, Sennett; xVug. 26, 1 year; dis. 

July 19, '65, hospital, Rochester. 
Snow, William, 44; Aug. 17, '64, Skaneateles; Aug. 24, 1 year; 

d. Oct. 20, 'G4, Martinsburg, from wounds received Oct. 19 

at Cedar Creek. 
Stephens, L«aac, 37; Sept. 3, '64, Ovid; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July G, '65. 
Stoddard. Simeon. 27; Aug. 14. "62, Moravia; Sept. 8; Corp., 

April 6, T,4; d. July 3. '64. City Point. 
Strong, Philip, .33; Aug. 15, '62.*Scipio; Sept. 8, Sergt.; dis. 

May 16, '64. 
Suddick. Richard, 33; Dec. .30, '63, Caneadea; Dec. .30; wd. xVpril 

2, '65. Petersburg; dis. Julv 22, '65. 
Swift. Edward B., 21; Jan. 14,' '64, Syracuse; Jan. 19; d. Aug. 

18, '64. Frederick, Md. 
Tallman. Frank. 18; .Jan. 2, '64. Sclpio; .Jan. 2; prisoner July 0, 

'64. Jlonocacy; dis. June 26, '64, hospital. Annapolis. 
Tallman, Frederick A., 18; Sept. 3. '62, Moravia; Sept. 8, Musi- 
cian; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
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514 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Tallman, Thomas C, 20; Aug. 13, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8; Bugler, 

Feb. 14, '63; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Tanner, George L., 28; Jan. 4, "04, Niles; Jan. 4; dis. May 18, 

'65, hospital. 
Terwilliger, Ira, 22; Aug. 25, '63, Auburn; Dec. 2; deserted 

April 25, '65; Vet. Co. E, 3d N. Y. A. 
Thoma, Fredolin, 39; Jan. 14, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 15; prisoner 

July 9, '64, Monocacy; dis. Aug. 28, '65, hospital, Baltimore. 
Thompson, George, 18; Dec. 22, '63, Montezuma; Dec. 30; dis. 

July 19, '65. 
Thompson, Orson, 21; Dec. 28, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; wd. 

Cold Harbor; dis. May 6, '65, hospital. 
Thorn, Joseph, 21; Aug. 15, "62, Scipio; Sept. 8; Corp., April 7, 

'63; dis. Aug. 11, '63. 
Tibbetts, George W., 22; Aug. 13. '62, Venice; Sept. 8; Corp., 

April 6, '64; Sergt., Jan. 17, '65; M. O., July 6, 'G5. 
Tibbetts, Lansing, 18; Aug. 21, '62, Venice; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Tidd. John M., 26; Aug. 16. '62, Scipio; Sept. 8; Artificer, March 

15, '65;M. O., July 6, '65. 
Tidd, Milton. 24; Dec. 23, '63, Tyre; Dec. 24; dis. May 26, '65, 

hospital. 
Tifft, John, 24; Aug. 18, '62, Venice; Sept. S, 1st Sergt.; pro- 
moted 2d Lieut. 
Turner, John M., .38; Aug. 23, '64, Macedon; Aug. 29. 1 year; 

dis. May 31, '65, hospital. 
Valentine, Nelson, 18; Aug. 17, '64, no place given, joined as 

substitute; d. Jan. 12, '65, in the field. 
Van Camp. Ransom, IS; Sex)t. 1, "64, Skaneateles; Sept. 1, 1 

year; dis. May 15, '65. 
Vandergrief, George, 33; Dec. 30, '63, Caneadea; Dec. 30; dis. 

May 13, '65, hospital, Philadelphia; Vet. Co. F, 6th Ohio 

Vols. 
Van Liew, John, 31; Aug. 11, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8, Corp.; Musi- 
cian in Regimental Band, April 4. '63; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Van Marter, Abram, 22; Dec. 29, '63. Ledvard; Jan. 4, '64; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Veeder, Teter, 25; Dec. 21, '63, Fleming; Jan. 4, '64; k. July 9. 

'64, Monocacy. 
Vincent, John B., 29; Sept. 6, '64, Conesus; Sept. 7, 1 year; 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Waldron. David, 35; Sept. 1, '64. Skaneateles; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Walker, John H., 39; Aug. 13, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8; dis. Dec. 10, 

'63. 
"Warwick, Robert, 34; Aug. 17, '62, Fleming; Sept. 8, Sergt.; 

dis. Jan. 3, '64. 
Waters, James. 21; Aug. 14, '62, Montezuma; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 



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Westfall, Christopher, 21; Sept. 5, 64, Lyons: Sept. 5, 1 year; 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 
White, George A., 18; Feb. 16, '64, Montezuma; Feb. 16; dis. 

June 19, '65, hospital. 
WLittield, Eben, 27; Aug. 12, '62, Scipio; Sept. 8; dis. April 

3, '63. 
Wilkinsou, Charles. 31; Aug. 21, '62, Fleming; Sept. 8, Wagoner; 

d. Oct. 3, "63, Fort Mansfield. 
Williams, George, 28; Aug. 14, '62, Montezuma; Sept. 8; Corp., 

April 6, '64; d. Aug. 4, '64, Frederick, Md., from wounds 

received July 9 at Monocacy. 
Wilson, Oliver A., 18; Dec. 28, '6-3, Caneadea; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wright, Darwin F., 25; Aug. 12, '62, Moravia; Sept. 8; d. Jan. 

11, '63, Camp Morris. 
Wright, John P., 32; Nov. 6, "63. Hastings; Nov. 12; wd. Cold 

Harbor; trans. Oct. 25, '64, V. R. C. 
Wright, Richard D., 27; Aug. 13, '62, Moravia; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Wyckoff, Henry G., 23; Aug. 22, '62, Fleming; Sept. 8; trans. 

April 18, '64, V. R. C. 
.Woodmansee. Nathan, 20; Jan. 4, '64, Groton; Jan. 4; wd. Mo- 
nocacy; dis. April 27, '65; Vet. 76th N. Y. Vols. 
Woodward, Alonzo, 42; Dec. 18, '63, Auburn; Dec. 18; no M. O. 
York, Edward M., 30; Dec. 30, '63, Mies; Jan. 4, '64; k. July 9, 

'64, Monocacy. 

COMPANY F. 

Auburn and the near-by towns contributed the majority of 
the men for Company F. Captain Burgess was the first moving 
spirit, and a hirge part of the enlistments were in the city; but 
Lieutenants Bacon and Lamoreaux did their part also, and the 
company grew between July 30th and September 2d, though the 
one man who enlisted on the latter day did not pass, and the 
July enrollments were George W^ Swift of Auburn and Emmet 
Stafford of Port Byron, both of whom subsequently became 
lieutenants. 

In F, there was a small contingent, eight or nine men, who 
came up from Lansing in Tompkins county, thus breaking the 
Cayuga monotony. Among these recruits were some of the best 
men in the company, and all gave good accounts of themselves. 

CAPTAINS. 

Charles Burgess, 43; Aug. 22. '62. Auburn; Sept. 8. Captain; 

rank from Aug. 24; promoted Major. 
Sullivan B. Lamoreaux, from 1st Lieut., May 21, '64; promoted 

Major. 



516 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

FIRST LIEUTENANTS. 

George W. Bacon. 30; Aug. 22, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, 1st Lieut.; 

rank from Aug. 24; promoted Captain Co. D. 
Sullivan B. Lamoreaux, from 2d Lieut., Jul.v 31, '63; promoted 

Captain. 
Weston E. Allen, from 2d Lieut., Feb. 24, '64; rank from Jan. 

8; dismissed Dec. 17, '64. 
Charles W. Hough, from 2d Lieut. Co. B; rank from April 4, '64; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; M. O. finally as Captain 

Co. L. 
Emmett Stafford, from 2d Lieut., Dec. 15, '64; rank from Oct. 3; 

dismissed March 27, '65. 
Benjamin Yard, from 2d Lieut. Co. I, Nov. 29, '64; trans, back 

to Co. I June 26, '65. 
William H. Firth, from 2d Lieut., Dec. IS, '64; rank from Nov. 

28; dis. Feb. 19. '65. 
George W. Swift, from Co. K, Maj 4, '63; M. O., July 6, '65. 

SECOND LIEUTENANTS. 

Sullivan B. Lamoreaux, 21; Aug. 22, '62. Auburn; Sept. 8. 2d 

Lieut.; rank from Aug. 24; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Weston E. Alien, from 1st Sergt., Aug. 22, '63; rank from July 

31; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Emmett Stafford, from Corp., Aug. 22, '63; rank from Aug. 1; 

promoted 1st Lieut. 
Albert B. Norton, from Sergt, Feb. 12, '64; rank from Jan. 8; 

resigned March 12, '64. 
Charles P. Patterson, from Co. B, Feb. 23, '64; rank from Feb. 

3; wd. Cold Harbor; resigned Sept. 15, '64. 
William H. Firth, from Sergt., July 10, "64; promoted 1st Lieut. 
David H. Stone, from 1st Sergt., Dec. 15, '64; rank from Sept. 

15; k. Jan. 14, '65, Petersburg. 
Henry Rowland, from 11th N. Y. Battery, Jan. 4, '05; M. O., 

July 6, "65. He enlisted, age 30, Aug. 7, '62, Albany; Corp., 

Oct. 19, '64; promoted as above. 

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. 

Alexander, Rice, 38; Jan. 5, '64, Pompey; Jan. 5; dis. June 29, 

'65, liospital. Philadelithia. 
Alfreds, Hcnrv. 21 ; ^Mnrch 4, "63, Auburn; March 8; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Allen, Dwight. 10; Dec. 25, '63, Groton; Dec. 25; k. June 1. '64, 

Cold Harbor. 
Allen, Henry, 21 : June 2, '63, Galen; June 3; trans. June 27. '65, 

2dN. T. H. A. 
Allen. Titus, 20; June 16, '63, Auburn; Aug. 5; trans. June 27. 

'65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; Vet. Co. C, 3d N. Y. A. 



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COMPANY F. 



Capt. S. B. Lamoreaux, Capt. Chas. Burgess, 1st Lieut. Wm. H. Finh. 

later Major and Brev't Lt. Colonel. later Major. 

George Swart. Drum Major. 1st Lieut. L. H. Bigelow (K). 2nd Lieut. 1). H. Stone. 

Wilmer Stout. Alpheus K. Long. Wesley Niblock. 



COMPANY F. 517 

Allen, Weston E., 2:V, Aug. 14, '01\, Genoa; Sept. 8, 1st Sergt.; 

promoted '2d Lieut. 
Allen, William, 44; Aug. 19, "62, Auburn; Sept. 8; trans. Feb. 

i;>. (U, V. K. C. 
Armstroug, Alexander, 22; Dec. 18, '63, Auburn; Dec. 25; trans. 

June 27. "«.-), 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Armstrong, William, IS; Sept. 3, "C4, Auburn; 1 year; M. 0., 

Julv G, '0.5. 
Ashmor'e, Samuel, 18; Aug. 8, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., 

.July G, 'Co. 
Ashton, .John K., 22; July 6, '63, Port Bayard; July 7; dis. Jan. 

2.5, '64. 
Austen, John, 33; Sept. 10, "63, Fort Bayard; Sept. 12; deserted 

Sept. 20, '63. 
Barnard, Franklin D., 21; Aug. 11, '62, Sennett; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '6.5. 
Batemaii, Charles E., 21; Aug. 29, '64. Albany; Sept. 5; no M. O. 
Bayes, James, 22; Aug. 15, 'G2, Niles; Sept. 8; k. Oct. 19, '64, 

Cedar Creek. 
Bennett, George W., 24; Dec. 21, '63, Lyons; Dec. 21; dis. May 

26, '6.5, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Bennett, James H., 27; Dec. 30, "63, Springport; Dec. 30; wd. 

June, '64, Cold Harbor; dis. June 8, '65, hospital, York, Pa. 
Bennett, William, 22; Aug. 8, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. June 7, 

"Go, Baltimore. 
Bergin. Theodore. 22; Jan. 4, '64, .3d Dist. N. Y.; deserted Feb. 

5. '64. 

Bigelow, Lendell H.. 24; Aug. 15, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; 1st 
Sergt., date not giyen; promoted 1st Lieut. Co. K. 

Blake. Jacob, 33; Aug. .30, '62, Mentz; Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, '65. 

Boardman, Charles. 18; July 29, '63, Fort Bayard; July' 29; de- 
serted Aug. 20, '63. 

Bolden, Henry, 29; July 22, '63, Fort Bayard; July 23; deserted 
as Corporal June 6, "64. 

Boscoe, William, 29; Aug. 4, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6. '65. 

Bostler, Conrad, 22; Aug. 12, '62, Niles; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Boyd, Patrick, 32; July 18, '63, Fort Bayard; July 18; deserted 

July 20, '64. 
Boyd. Thomas, 21; Julv 10, '63, Auburn; Aug. 5; deserted May 

' 8, '64. 
Bradley. -Josiah. ride Joseph Frayer. 
Brancli, Caleb A., 30; Aug. 14, '62, Owasco; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 

17, "63, hospital, Philadelphia. 
Brian, John. 31; July 5, '63, Fort Bayard; July 6; deserted Aug. 

23, '63. 
Britton, George, 22; Feb. 8, '64, Portage; Feb. 12; d. March 1, 

'65, Washington. 



518 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Britton, Gordon, 21; Aug. 21, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., Dec. 

6, '64; d. Jan. 19, '65, in the field. 

Brown, Daniel E.. 18; .Jan. 27, 'Gi. Hamilton; Jan. 27; dis. June 

16, "65. Wasbington. 
Brown, John, 42; July 14, '63, Fort Bayard; July 18; deserted 

March 29, '64. 
Buff, Edwin, 22; Jan. 11, '64, Smyrna; Jan. 11; dis. May 18, '65, 

Baltimore. 
Burt, John, 25; July 24, '63, Fort Bavard; July 25; deserted 

Aug. 22, '64. 
Carolin, Patrick, 30; Oct. 1, '63, Fort Bayard; trans, as Bugler 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; borne also as Carren; Vet. 
Catlin, Cecil, IS; Aug. 10, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; d. April 19, '65, 

Washington. 
Catlin, Michael, 28; July 13, "63, Fort Bayard; July 24; dis. July 

14, '65, Syracuse. 
Catlin, Squire B., 44; Aug. 23, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Wagoner; 

trans. Jan. 10, '65, V. R. C. 
Chase, Horace W., 27; Aug. 8, '62, Owasco; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

Sergt., JulT 1, "63; M. O., Julv 6, '65. 
Close, Charles, 21 ; Feb. 16, "64, Groton; Fob. 16; Corp., Jan. 24, 

'65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; later M. O. as Sergt. 
Clow, George E., 33; Aug. 28, "62. Mentz; Sept. 8; Sergt., April 

7, '63; promoted 2d Lieut. Co. K. 

Coleman, Lvman, 30; Aug. 25, '63, Auburn; Sept. 10; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Collin, Michael, 28; July 1.3, '63, Fort Bayard; dis. July 14, '65. 
Cooper, Stephen H., 32; Dec. 14, '63, Georgetown; dis. April 10, 

'65, Washington. 
Cowan, Henry W., 18; Aug. 5, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis Nov. 

25, '62. 
Cowden. Charles, 18; July 20, '63, Fort Bayard; trans. June 

27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cronk, James A., 34; Aug. 23, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Crumb, Arthur S., 18; April 14, '64, Afton; April 15; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Curlev. John, 35; Julv 23, "63, Fort Bayard; July 25; deserted 

July 21, '64. 
Curtis, William, 27; Aug. 11, "62. Sennett; Sept. 8; Corp.. Nov. 

3, '64; Sergt.. June 21, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Darrow, Peter, 19; Aug. 13. '62, Niles; Sept. 8; Corp., March 6, 

'65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Davis, William L.,"27; Aug. 9. '62. Owasco; Sept. 8; Corp., Feb. 

22, '65; dis. May 31, "65. Washington. 
Deering, Hcinv, 43; Julv 31, '63, Fort Bayard; July 31; dis. 

May 11, '64. 
Dempsey, David, 30; Aug. 9. '62, Owasco; Sept. 8; dis. June 28, 

'65, hos])ital. Portsmouth Grove. R. I. 



COMPANY F. 5l9 

Dent, Thomas, 40; Jan. 7, "64, Phelps; Feb. 2; deserted March 

19, '65. 
Devoe, George, IS; Dec. 30, "OS, Owasco; Jan. 7; trans. June 

27. 'Go, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Dewitt, Henry, 19; Au^. 15. '62, Niles; Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Dibble, Thomas. 22; July 14. "63. Fort Bayard; July 18; trans. 

June 27, "(Jo, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Diusman, Samuel, 44; Julv 25, '63, Fort Bayard; July 28; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Donegan, James O., 19; Julv 21, '63, Fort Bayard; July 24; de- 
serted July 19, '64. 
Donnelly, Francis, 44; July 8, '63, Fort Bayard; July 9; deserted 

April 2, "64. 
Doyle, James, 18; Aug. 16, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, "65. 
Duval, Albert J., 21; Jan. 1, '64, Hornby; Jan. 1; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Easton, Aaron M., 35; Dec. 22, '63, Junius; Dec. 23; trans. June 

27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Edgecome, Albert J., 20; Dec. 25. '63, Groton; Dec. 25; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Veteran. 
Eggleston, John. 22; Aug. 16, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; no record 

after June 17, '65, when he was reported sick. 
Elliott, Nathan, 43; Dec. 21, '63, Mentz; Dec. 21; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d y. Y. H. A. 
Elliott. Nathan, Jr., 18; Dec. 20, '63, Mentz; Dee. 23; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Emerick, Peter W., 27; Aug. 20, '62, Niles; Sept. 8; Corp., Deo. 

17. '64; II. O., July 6, '65. 
Feek. Howard, 21; Aug. 13, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; deserted Oct. 

2. '62. 
Firth, William H., 26; Aug. 14, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Sergt; 

promoted 2d Lieut. 
Fowler, Henrv, 25; Aug. 25, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Francisco, Charles, 23; Aug. 22, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Frayer, Jay E., 18; Aug. 6, '62, Niles; Sept. 8; dis. May 31, '65, 

hospital, Rochester. 
Frayer, Joseph (Josiah Bradlev), 31; Dec. 23, '63, Auburn; Jan. 

4. '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
French, Barnard, 29; March 1.3, '63, Auburn; March 18; dis. 

June 16, '65, hospital. 
Gifford, Harrison. 22; Jan. 29, '63, Auburn; Corp., Jan. 21, '65; 

dis. June 27. '65. 
Gillett, Edson, 22; Aug. 26, '64, Owasco; Aug. 26. 1 vear; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Gillson, Amos E., 44; Aug. 3, '64, Auburn; Sept. 8; no M. O. 

Doubtless same as Jillson, Amos E., which see. 



520 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Gould. Charles H.. 18; Aug. 8, '62; Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, "65. 
Gowers. William. 21; Jan. 26, 'G3, Auburn; March 8; deserted 

Oct. .31, "63. 
Greenfield, Charles H., 19; Aug. 15, '62, Niles; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

wd. April 2, '65, Petersburg; dis. July 7, '65. 
Grey, James, 33; Julv 16, "63, Fort Bayard; July 18; deserted 

Aug. 12, "63. 
Guthrie, William, 18; Feb. 8, "64, Groton; Corp., Jan. 24, 'Co; 

Sergt., March 20. '65; d. April 16, "65. Washington, from 

wounds received April 2 at Petersburg. 
Hacker, George H., 27; Aug. 14, "62, Senuett; Sept. 8, Sergt.; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Hagan, Patrick, 25; Julv 9, '63, Fort Bayard; July 10; trans. 

Feb. 19, '64. V. K. C. 
Hale, Chauncey D., 27; Aug. 12, '62, Genoa; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Hargan, Charles, 20; Aug. 30, "62. Lansing; Sept. 8; wd. Oct. 

19, '64, Cedar Creek; dis. May 14, '65, Baltimore. 
Hargan, Mark, 24; Aug. 14, '62, Lansing; Sept. 8, Corp.; d. Mar. 

3, '63, Fort Mansfield. 
Harper, William A., 35; July 13. '63, Fort Bayard; July 18; 

Corp.. June 18, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Hawkins, John, 25; Sept. 5, '64, Albany; Sept. o, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Hills, Norman H., 21; Jan. 6, "64, Norwich; Jan. 6; deserted 

June 4, '64. 
Hilts, Charles E.. 18; Aug. 22, '62. Niles; Sept. 8; dis. April 15, 

'64, Fort Bayard. 
Hodges. Henrv, 25; Julv 14, '63, Fort Bavard; July 18; trans. 

Aug. 25, '(53, to letli N. Y. Cavalrv. 
Hoff, James, 22; Dec. 29, '63, Hannibal; Dec. 29; dis. May 18, 

'65, Washington. 
Holden. Smith. 19; Aug. .30. '62, Lansing; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Horton, Francis M., 18; Aug. 29, '62, Mentz; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Nov. 3, '64; M. O.. July 0, '65. 
Howard. Charles, 21; Jan. 6, '64, Norwich; Jan. 6; trans. June 

27, T,5, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Howard, William, 18; Jan. 9. '64, Norwich; Jan. 9; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hoy, James W., 30; July 24, '63, Fort Bayard; July 25; dis. May 

' 31. '65. Washington. 
Hudson, Pitts O., 18; Aug. 22, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O.. July 

6, '65. 
Hunt, Frederick E., 18; Aug. 5, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., 

Julv 6. '65. 
Hyat, John, 18; Julv 24, '63, Fort Bavard; July 24; deserted 

Nov. 4. '64. 
Hyde. Norman B.. 20; Feb. 16. '64, Groton; Feb. 16; dis. May 
6, '65, hospital. Philadelphia; Veteran. 



COMPANY F. 521 

Ingram, Jonathan. 44; July 6, '63, Fort Bayard; July G; trans. 

Feb. 19, "64, V. R. C. 
Jackson, Edward, 33; Julv 22, '63, Fort Bavaid; July 23; trans. 

Aug. 23, '64, U. S. Xavy. 
Jenkins, Jedediah, 21; Aug. 4, "62, Auburn; Sept. 8; deserted 

May 10, '65. 
Jillson, Amos E., 44; Aug. 12, '62, Auburn; Sept. S; dis. Dec. 

7. '63, Fort Simmons. 
Johnson, Hiram il., 44; Aug. 4, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; trans. Feb. 

19. '64, V. R. C. 
Johnson. Nelson R., 23; Aug. 28, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. May 

12, '64. Fort Richardson. 
Jones, Bvron M., 30; Aug. 15, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., 

April 23, '64; Sergt., May 16, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Jones. Charles E., 24; Aug. 14, '63, Mentz; Aug. 25; dis. May 

31, '65, Washington. 
Jones, H. Mascm. 21; Aug. 23, '62, Mentz; Sept. 8; trans. Feb. 

19, '64, V. R. C. 
Jones, Thomas, 26; March 27, '63, Auburn; March 27; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Keen. Charles, 38; Aug. 7, '63, Fort Bavard; Aug. 9; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Kellogg, Martin V. B., 25; Aug. 18, '62, Lansing; Sept. 8; de- 

serlpd Oct. 12, '62. 
Kibby, Frederick. 29; March 5, '63, Mentz; dis. May 18, '63. 
Knapp, Andrew J., 44; Julv 13, '63, Fort Barard; deserted July 

23, '63. 
Kniften. A. Edward. 21; March 26, '63, Auburn; April 1; de- 
serted March 4, '64. 
Lampheer, Moses B., 19; Feb. 16, '64, Lansing; Feb. 16; trans. 

May 28. '64, to 1st X. Y. Ind. Battery. 
Lander.' John C, 22; July 21, '63, Fort Bayard; July 23; de- 
serted March 4, '64. 
Lane, John J.. 28; Feb. 15, '64, Lansing; Feb. 15; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Larey. John, 23; July 20, '63, Fort Bayard; July 24; deserted 

Aug. 12, '63. 
Learn, Daniel, 28; Jan. 15, '64, Groton; Jan. 15; d. May 11, '64, 

Washington. 
Learn, Henry J.. 19; Dec. 25, '63, Oswego; Dec. 29; dis. June 

9, '65, Washington. 
Leayenworth, Lyman B., 18; Dec. 25, '6.3, Hornby; Dec. 25; wd. 

Oct. 19, '64," Cedar Creek; dis. June 6, '65, Elmira. 
Lewis, Elias H.. 18; Feb. 5, '64, Groton; Feb. 5; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Linehose, John E., 30; Aug. 14, '62, Lansing; Sept. 8; k. April 

2. '65, Petersburg. 
Lobdell, Jonathan, 22; Sept. 2, '64, Genoa; Sept. 9, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '63. 



522 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Londermau, Oliver, IS; June 3, '63, Palmyra; June 3; k. June 

1, '64, Cold Harbor. 
Long, Alplieus K., 18; Aug. 13. '62, Aurelius; Sept. 8; dis. as 

Corp., Dec. 14, '63, for promotion in 7th U. S. Colored 

Troops, whence he was dis. Brev. Capt.; had been wounded 

at Fort Bayard by explosion of shell. 
Lowe, John F., 23; March 31, "63, Auburn; March 31; trans. Oct. 

1, '63, to 3d N. Y. Battery. 

McBride, Alexander, 44; July 10, '63, Washington; July 10; 
deserted April 4, '64. 

McCubbins, Joseph, 23; July 9, '63, Fort Bayard; July 9; d. 
April 11, '65, City Point, of wounds received April 2 at 
Petersburg. 

McGuire, Owen. 43; July 20, '63, Fort Bayard; July 28; trans. 
as Wagoner, June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

McLaughlin, Owen, 42; July 23, '63, Fort Bayard; July 25; pris- 
oner July 24, '64; d. Libby prison, date unknown. 

McNamara, John, 37; July 21, '63, Fort Bayard; July 28; de- 
serted Sept. 22, '63. 

Marsh, Frederick, 3.5; Sept. 2, '62, Mentz; Sept. 8; deserted July 

18, '63. 

Marsh, George W., 30; Aug. 18, "62, Mentz; Sept. 8; Artificer, 

July 1, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Martin, 'William, 40; July 7, '63, Fort Bayard; July 9; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Mayhew, William C, 29; Feb. 15, '64, Granby; Feb. 16; trans. 

Nov. 14, '64, V. R. C. 
Merritt, Charles F., 21; Aug. 14, '62, Genoa; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Merritt, Nathaniel A., 25; Aug. 18, '62, Genoa; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Aug. 15, '63; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Miller, Charles, 44; July 8, '63, Fort Bayard; July 9; trans. Feb. 

19, '64, V. R. C. 

Miller. Charles H., 21; Aug. 14, '62, Genoa; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

II. O., Julv 6, '65. 
Miller, John, 44; Julv 7, '63, Port Bayard; July 9; deserted 

May 20, '64. 
Minoguo, Peter, 33; March 9. '63, Auburn; March 9; dis. June 

2, '65, Pliiladelphia. 

Mix, Crausou, 20; Jan. 4, '64, Groton; Jan. 4; d. June 12, '64, 

Alexandria. 
Moodv. William F., .32; Aug. 4, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; deserted 

May 15. '63. 
Murphv, James, 21; Aug. 12, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Mtirphv, Learv. 27; July 14, '63, Fort Bayard; July 18; trans. 

June 27, '6o. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Murrav, John. 27; Dec. 31, '63, Corning; Dec. 31; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 



COMPANY F. 523 

Myers, William H., 29; Dec. 24, '63, Lansing; Dec. 24; trans. 

June 27, "Go. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Nasb, Ephraim A., 32; Aug. 21, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. Aug. 

4, '63. 
Newton, Albert D.. 21; Jan. 6, '64, Norwich; Jan. 6; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Niblock, Weslev, IS; Aug. 11, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., July 1, 

'64; M. O., July 6. '65. 
Nicodemus, Andrew, 18; July 6, '63, Fort Bayard; July 7; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Nobles, John, 30; Aug. 22, '62. Mentz; Sept. 8; dis. May 16, '64. 
North, Crandall J., IS; Aug. 1, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., Mar. 

21, "64; Sergt., March 7, '65; wd. April 2, '65, Petersburg; 
dis. June 14, '65, Elmira. 

Northrop, Martin V. B., 22; Jan. 20, '64, Norwich; Jan. 20, '64; 

dis. May 17, '65, Washington. 
Norton, Albert B., 25; July 30, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Sergt; 

promoted 2d Lieut. 
Nugent, Daniel, 21; March 18, '63, Auburn; March 18; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
O'Brien, John, 30; March 18, '63, Auburn; dis. April 21, '63. 
O'Connor, Martin, 24; July 25, '63, Fort Bayard; July 25; de-- 

serted Oct. 13, '63. 
Ogden, Theodore. IS; Aug. 12, '64, Dryden; Aug. 12, 1 year; 

d. Oct. 29, "64. of wounds received at Cedar Creek. 
Osborn, Horace, 18; Aug. 22, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Otis, James. 19; Jan. 5, '64, Scriba; Jan. 5; wd. April 2, *65, 

Petersburg; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Otis, Michael, 20; Jan. 4, '64, Scriba; Jan. 4; wd. Cedar Creek; 

Corp., March 20, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Palmer, Henry, 27; July 9, '63, Fort Bayard; July 10; dis. Jan. 

22, '64, Fort Simmons. 

Parks, John H.. 20; Feb. 15, '64, Portage; Feb. 16; d. May 17, 

'64. Washington. 
Parr. Henry, 30; Dec. 29. '63, Auburn; Jan. 7, '64; dis. May 12, 

'65, Philadelphia. 
Peters, Matthias, 44; July 29, '63, Fort Bayard; dis. May 17, '65, 

Washington. 
Pitcher. David, 40; Aug. 27, '62, Mentz; Sept. 8; Artificer, Aug. 

23, '63; M. O., Julv 6, '65. 

Pitcher, Lewis W.. 18; March 28, '64, Washington; March 29; 
trans. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Plattenburg. .Jacob, 42; Aug. 25, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; de- 
serted Sept. 11, '62. 

Porter. James A., 40; Aug. 18. '62, Mentz; Sept. 8; dis. June 16, 
'65, Washington. 

Powell, Lewis. 30; Julv 20, '63. Fort Bavard; Julv 23; trans. 
June 27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 



52-t NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Pym, Joseph, 25; Aug. ii, "62, Owasco; Sept. 8, Corp.; iSergt, 

Aug. 2i, "03; 1st Sergt., Juue S, '65; wd. June — , '64, Cold 

Harbor; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Quade, Johu, 83; July 20, "63, Fort Bayard; July 23; deserted 

June 5, '64. 
Rarden, James. 22; July 9, '63, Syracuse; July !); trans. June 

27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Remington. Washington B., 21; Jan. 1, "64, Hornby; Jan. 7; 

trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Reynolds.John ^V., 36; July 15, '63, Fort Bayard; July 15; trans. 

April 21, '64. to U. S.'Navy. 
Rich, William B.. 23; March 3. '63. Mentz; March 3; dis. June 

15, '65, hospital, Washington. 
Ridley, Thomas, 37; Jan. 2y. '64, Canandaigua; Jan. 21t: trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Riley, Anthony, 18; Aug. 15, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; k. Oct. 19, 

"'64, Cedar'Creek. 
Riley, Charles E.. 44; Dec. 20, '63, Auburn; Dec. 31; d. March 

20, '65, City Point, Va. 
Roberts, David*. 25; Sept. 5, '64, Albany; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Runvan". Chauucev A.. IS; Aug. 12, '62, Aurelius; Sept. 8, Musi- 
cian; wd. May 5, '63, Fort Bayard; trans. Feb. 19, '64, V. 

R. C. 
Rush, John, 22; Aug. 8, '63, Fort Bavard; Aug. 8; trans. June 

27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A.; Vet. Co. B, 16th Va. Vols. 
Rvnders, Charles F.. 25; Nov. 10, '63, Auburn; Dec. 6; Corp., 

March 7, '65; trans. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A.; Vet. Co. E, 

3d N. Y. A. 
Schoemaker. Isaac, 23; Sei)t. 1, '63, Fort Bayard; Sei«t. 4; d. 

April 4, '65, from wounds received April 2 at Petersburg. 
Schoonmaker. Eli. 34; Aug. 29. '62, Mentz; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Seacor. William H., 44; Dec. 25, '63, Hornby: Dec. 25; d. July 

8. '64. of wounds received June 1 at Cold Harbor. 
Shergur. Charles L., 20; .\ug. 14, '62, Lansing; Sept. 8; Corp., 

July 27. '63; Sergt., Dec. 16, '64; 1st Sergt.. March 20, '65; 

wd. A])ril 6. '65, Sailor's Creek; dis. June 7. '65. liospital 

Baltimore. Brevet 2d Lieut. 
Sincerbeaux. Charles, 18; Jan. 1, '64, Scipio; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Sincerbeaux. Edward M., 22; Aug. 21, '62, Niles; Sept. 8; Corp., 

July 27, '63; regimental Q. M. Sergt., April 20, '64; M. 0., 

July 6. '65. 
Sincerbeaux. Ira. 18; July 30, '63, Scipio; Aug. 25; trans. June 

27. "05. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Sincerbeaux. Leonard. 18; .\ug. 14, '62, Owasco; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Oct. 16. '64; Sergt.. Feb. 23. '65; M. O.. July 6. '65. 
Smith. Edward. IS; Aug. 2. '62. Auburn: Sejjt. 8; d. Match 11, 

'64, Fort Mansfield. 



COMPANY F. 525 

Smith, Joseph, 22; July 3, 'Hi, Fort Bayard; July 6; prisoner, 

no data; trans. June 27, (iu, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Smith, Kaudall A., 18; Dec. 10, '63, Groton; Dec. U; trans. 

June 27. 'Co, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Snyder, John G., 36; March 11), '63, Auburn; dis. April 21, "63. 
Stafford, Emmett, 34; Aug. 15, '62, Mentz; Sept. 8, Corp.; pro- 
moted 2d Lieut. 
Starkey, Lewis, 22; Aug. 15, '64, Groton; Aug. 15, 1 year; M. 0., 

July 6, '65. 
Stearns, George H., 23; Aug. 12, '62, Bennett; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Steih, Daniel, 20; Feb. 22, '64, Groveland; Feb. 25; dis. June 20, 

'65, Philadelphia. 
Stevens. Moses B., 45; June 12, '63, Galen; June 23; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. ; Vet. Co. K, 3d N. Y. A. 
Steward, John, 41; Aug. 13, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. Dec. 6, 

"63, Fort Simmons. 
Stone, David H.. 26; Aug. 12, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Corp.; 1st 

Sergt., no date; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Stout, George H., 23; Aug. 31, '64, Genoa; Sept. 1, 1 year; dis. 

June 9, '65, Baltimore. 
Stout, Wilmer. 21; Aug. 14, '62, Niles; Sept. 8; Corp., Dec. 17, 

'63; Sergt., March 6, '65; wd. Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek; dis. 

May 31, '65, Philadelphia. 
Strang, George F., 21; Aug. 6, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., June 

8; M. O., Julv 6, '65. 
Swart, Aaron V., 21; Aug. 27, '62, Mentz; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Swart, Alexander, 29; Aug. 27, '62, Mentz; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Swart, George, 18; Aug. 4, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Musician; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Swartout. Clayton, 19; Dec. 25, '63, Hornby; Dec. 25; trans. 

June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Swift. George ^Y., 23; July 30, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, '62, Sergt; 

promoted 2d Leiut. Co. K. 
Talbert. Jauies D., 38; Aug. 5, '62, Aurelius; Sept. 8; M. O., 

Julv 6, '65. 
Tavlor, George W., 21; Aug. 14, '62, Niles; Sept. 8; Corp., Dec. 

' 23. '63; Sergt., Dec. 17, '64; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Tavlor. Oscar E.. 19; Jan. 6, '64, Norwich; Jan. 6; dis. May 29, 

'65, Philadelphia. 
Teeter, Benjamin, 18; Feb. 8, '64, Groton; Feb. S; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Teeter, Cicero, 29; Aug. 19, '64. Dryden; Aug. 19, 1 vear; wd. 

Oct. 19. '64, Cedar Creek; dis. June 5, '65, Elmira." 
Teeter, Edwin H., 20; .\ng. 11, '64, Dryden; Aug. 11, 1 year; 

dis. June 10. '65, Elmira. 
Teeter. Lewis. 20; Feb. 15, '64. Groton; Feb. 15; k. April 2. '65, 

Petersburg. 



526 NINTH NEW YOEK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Tennj-, Amos, 39; Jan. 1, '64, Marcellus; Jan. 1; deserted Nov. 

16, '64. 
Thornton, Charles, 25; Jan. 2, '04, 3d N. Y. Dist.; Jan. 2; de- 
serted Feb. 5, '64. 
Tichnor, George, 21; Feb. 11, '64, Lansing; Feb. 11; d. Oct. 22, 

'64, from wounds received Oct. 19 at Cedar Creek. 
Tower, Philo, 44; Aug. 1, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 8, '64, 

Fort Simmons. 
Turner, William H., 18; Aug. 14, '62, Genoa; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Sept. 9, '63; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Tuttle, Frank J., 18; Jan. 19, '64, Pbarsalia; Jan. 19; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Waldo, Lvman M., 34; Aug. 12, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; k. Oct. 

19, '64, Cedar Creek. 
Waldron, Lyman, 44; Aug. i, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. June 9, 

'65, Philadelpbia. 
Ware, Clarence, 18; May 18, '63, Auburn; June 3; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Ware. William. 44; Feb. 9, '63, Auburn; March 5; dis. May 15, 

'65. 
Watts, Thomas, 38; July 13, '63, Fort Bayard; deserted the next 

day. 
Weaver, Melvin, 18; Feb. 15, '64, Lansing; Feb. 15; deserted 

Nov. 4, '64, 
West. Oren, 18; Aug. 14. '62, Lansing; Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Wheeler, Amos. 18; Mav 2.3, '63. Galen; June 3; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wheeler, James, 33; July 24, '63, Fort Bayard; deserted Sept. 

8, '63. 

Wheeler, Merritt, 44; Aug. 20, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
White, Elisha, 18; Jan. 30, '63, Auburn; March 5; Corp., April 

9, '64. dis. July 13, '65. 

Wiggins, Robert. 44; Sept. 11, '62. Auburn; refused to muster 

in; dis. Nov. 12, '62. 
Wilcox. Edward H.. 26; Aug. 22, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. May 

2, '63. hospital, Washington. 
Wilder. Oscar, 26; Jan. 5, '64, Wolcott; Jan. 5; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Willis. George, 19; Feb. 11, '64, Lansing; Feb. 11; trans. June 

27, 'G.5, 2dN.Y. H. A. 
Willis. James. 22; Feb. 11, '64, Lansing; Feb. 11; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wilson, Nelson, 19; Feb. 15, '64, Ithaca; Feb. 15; trans. June 

27. '63. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wilson, Philip R.. 19; March 6. '63, Auburn; March 8; wd. Fort 

Bayard. '64; trans. Feb. 19. '64. V. R. C. 
Wolcott, George W., 19; Jan. 6, '64, Norwich; Jan. 6; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wood. Jacob, 24; Julv 8, '63, Fort Bavard; July 9; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 



I 




COMPANY <; 



Capi. H. J. Knowks. Isl Lieut. C. W. Hounh (F). 

Capt. Wm. Wood, later Major and Lieut. Colonel. 
2nd Lieut. T. J. Cliaddock. Frank H. Haze. 1st Sert't. B. T. Devoe. later Chaplain. 



COMPANY G. 527 

COMPANY G. 

^Yith one or two exceptions Company G came from what was, 
up to 1826, the old town of Wolcott, i. e., the towns of Huron, 
Wolcott. Butler, and Rose, with the storm centre in Wolcott. 
The excitement incident to the raising of Company A did not 
subside, but continued to increase till it appeared that another 
company must be raised, and common choice selected William 
Wood of Westbury as the leader. This post office is in Butler 
in part, and the captain rated from that town. First Lieutenant 
Hawley was from Wolcott, and 2d Lieutenant Woodward was 
a Rose man. 

The company was raised in about two weeks' time, the date 
August 19th appearing most frequently in the lists. In these 
early rolls just one name is found as from Savannah, and one 
from Sterling in Cayuga county. 

CAPTAINS. 

William Wood, 32; Aug. 24, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; rank from 

Aug. 24; promoted Major. 
Daniel B. Harmon, from Co. H, Sept. 28, '64; rank from June 

28; dis. Nov. 12, "64. 
Henrv J. Rhodes, fi-om 1st Lieut., Feb. 18, '65; rank from Nov. 

12, '64; M. O., July 6, '65, Brevet Major, U. S. Vols. 

FIRST LIEUTENANTS. 

William Hawley. 42; Aug. 24, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8, 1st Lieut; 

rank from Aug. 24; promoted Captain Co. E. 
John S. McMaster, from 1st Sergt., Co. K, May 17, '64; rank 

from March 17; dis. March 25, '65; commissioned Captain 

Feb. 18, '65; not mustered. 
Henry J. Rhodes, from 2d Lieut., Nov. 30, '64; rank from Nov. 

14; wd. March 25, '65; promoted Captain. 

SECOND LIEUTENANTS. 

Seymour Woodward, 24; Aug. 24, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; rank from 

Aug. 24; dis. Feb. 2.3, '64. 
Henry J. Rhodes, from Co. A, March 30, '64; rank from March 

1 ; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Philip Sturge, from Sergt. Co. K, March 14, '64; trans, back to 

Co. K. 
Stillman J. Grandv, from 1st Sergt, April 4, '64; dis. Nov. 12. 

'64. 
Arthur W. Marshall, Nov. 14, '64, from Co. E; trans, to Co. B. 

Dec. 30, '64. 
Ezra H. Calkins, from Corp., Jan. 15, '65; rank from Nov. 26, 

'64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Jefferson T. Chaddock. from Sergt., March 2, '65; M. O., July 

6, '65. 



528 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND I'UIVATES. 

Abbey, William, 37; Dec. 24, '63, Wolcott; Dec. 24; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d K. Y. H. A. 
Abies, William E., 18; Dec. 11, '63, Wolcott; Dec. 31 ; d. July 11, 

'64, \^'ashingtou. 
Adams, James E., 26; Feb. 16, '64, Binghamton; Feb. 28; Corp., 

April 17, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Ahern, Matthew, 23; Aug. 31, '64, Albany; 1 year; M. O.. July 

6, '65. 
Alexander, William. 32; Feb. 16, '64, Newfleld; Feb. 16; d. Feb. 

20, '65, Washington. 
Allpaugh. William M., 20; Feb. 15, '64, Candor; Feb. 15; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Angle, Lathrop, 18; Dec. 15, '63, Salina; Dec. 28; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Antis, James, Jr., 18; Dec. 27, '63, Sullivan; Dec. 27; dis. Aug. 

10, '65, New York. 
Bacbman. James M., 24; Dec. 15, '63, Seneca Falls; Dec. 16; dis. 

June 21, '65, Washington. 
Baggerly. Peter, 21; Dec. 28, '63, Savannah; Dec. 28; wd. March 

25, '65, Petersburg; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Bailev, Frederick H., 20; Aug. 13, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. 

Feb. 13, '64. 
Balch. Elon G., 37; Dec. 21, '63, Galen; Jan. 4, '64; k. Oct. 19, 

'64, Cedar Creek; had served in 67th Penn. Vols. 
Barber, Perrv S., ,35; Jan. 4, '64, Hornellsville; Jan. 4; trans. 

June 27,''65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Barker, Charles H., 18; Dec. 25, '63, Sodus; Dec. 29; prisoner 

Dec. 30, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Barnard, John H., 20; Aug. 30, '64, Auburn; 1 year; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Barnes. Abram T., 21; Dec. 16. '63, Galen; Dec. 28; wd. April 

6, '65. Sailor's Creek; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Becker, David 1)., 23; Sei)t. 3, '64. Wolcott; Sept. 3; promoted 

2d Lieut. Co. I; he had served in the 3d N. Y. Artillery. 
Bell. Alfred J., 25; Dec. 19, '63, Sodus; Dec. 19; traus. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Bell, Alfred W., 28; Sept. 3, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 4, 1 year; dis. 

June 16, '65, Washington. 
Bell, Charles L., 23; Dec. 19, '63, Sodus; Dec. 29; dis. May 15, 

'65, ^^'asllington. 
Bennett, ITarvcy, 43; Jan. 4, '64, Galen; Jan. 5; d. July 27, '6.5, 

Washington. 
Bennett, Joseph, 22: Nov. 23, "64. New York; Nov. 23. '64; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Billhardt, Charles. 24; Dec. 24, '63. Hannibal; Dec. 29: dis. May 

15. "65. 
Billhardt, Edward, 29; Dec. 29, "63, Hannibal; Dec. 29; dis. Aug. 

6, '65. 



COMPANY G. 529 

IJlaisdt'll. Williaiu L., 18; Feb. 24. '(54, Savannah; March 1; 

Corp.. Slay ?,\. Tw; trans. June 27. '(»."). 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Bcyd. James, 21; Doe. 11, '63, Wolcott; Dec. 31; trans. June 

27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Brewster. Lafayette, 22; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; trans. 

April IS, '64. V. R. C. 
Brink, Harvey C, IS; Dec. 30, '63, Wolcott; Dec. 30; d. July 14, 

'64. Washington. 
Bristol. Silas M., 37; Feb. 15, '64, Candor; Feb. 16; die. May 31, 

"6.5, Philadelphia. 
Brown. Cliarles A.. 29; Aug. 19. '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8, 1st Sergt.; 

dis. July 1, '64, for promotion in U. S. C. T. 
Brown. John, 20; March 31. '64, 6th N. Y. Dist.; March 31; d. 

Dec. 22, '64, Philadelphia. 
Bunyea, Mortimer, 21; Sept. 30, '63, Galen; Nov. 5; d. Aug. 31, 

'64, Washington. 
Burch, Jerome, 21; Sept. 2, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 3, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '6.5. 
Burghdorf, William, 25; Aug. 19, '62, Victory; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 

11, '64. 
Calkins, Ensign L.. 19; Sept. 3. '64, Camillus; Sept. 3. 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Calkins, Ezra Hudson, 22; Aug. 23, '62, Butler; Sept. S; Corp., 

July 11, '64; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Calkins', John, 19; Aug. 23, Butler; Sept. 8; Corp.. Nov. 16. '64; 

wd. April 2. '65, Petersburg; dis. June 29. Philadelphia. 
Calkins, Warren, 24; Aug. 22, '62, Butler; Sept. 8, Corp.; wd. 

March 25, '65. Petersburg; M. O., Julv 28, '65. Elmira. 
Carrier, Albert, 21; Aug. 19. '62, Wolcott; Sept. S; M. O., July 

6. '65. 
Carris, Peter J., 28; Dec. 25, '63, Hannibal; Dec. 29; Corp., 

March 26, '65; dis. July 24, '65. 
Carroll, Lawrence. 21; Dec". 12. '63, Seneca Falls; Dec. 16; wd. 

March 25, '64; dis. June 16, '65, Baltimore. 
Carter, Jabez, Jr., 31; Aug. 19, '62. Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 

n, '64. 
Carter. William W., 23; Aug. 22. '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., 

July 11, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Castler, Marcus B., 19; Dec. 16, '63, Sullivan; trans. June 27, 

'65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Chaddock. Jefferson T.. IS; Aug. 21. '62. Huron; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Dec. 16, '62; Sergt.. April 24. '64; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Clapp. Cassius M., 18; Sept. 2, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Clark. Timothy, 24; Dec. 29, '63, Hannibal; Dec. 31; trans. June 

27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Clemens, Cliesterfield, 25; Sept. 5, '64, Avon; Sept. 6, 1 year; 

dis. June 10, "65, Philadelphia. 
Cobb. Sanf(U'd J., 38; Jan. 22. "(Jl. Syracuse; Jan. 22; dis. May 

17, '65, Washington. 

34 



530 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Conklin. Gilbert, 20; Aug. 25, '62, Savannah; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

promoted 2d Lieut., Co. C. 
Connell. John, 32; Jan. 14, '64, Washington; Jan. 14; deserted 

April 10, '64. 
Conway, Thomas, 40; Jan. 1, '04, Wolcott; Jan. 5; wd. March 

25, '65, Petersburg; dis. June 28, "65, hospital, Rochester. 
Cooper, Levi, 28; Sept. 3, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 3, 1 year; dis. June 

14, '65, York, Penn. 
Courser, Moses, 43; Aug. 25, '62, Sterling; Sept. 8; deserted 

Sept. 8, '62. 
Cronk, George E., 19; July 16, '63, Syracuse; July 16; deserted 

March 26, '64. 
Culliford, Eugene, 21; Jan. 3, '64, Wolcott; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Curren, Jacob, 4.S; Aug. 23, '62, Conquest; Sept. 8; trans. April 

l.S, '64, V. R. C. 
Dean, Theodore S., 18; Aug. 23, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; Artificer, 

April 17, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Delaniater, Charles G., 27; Aug. 29, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

dis. Feb. 11, '64. 
Delong. John, 30; Aug. 20, '62, Huron; Sept. 8; d. Oct. 15, '64, 

Winchester, Va. 
Depew, John, 32; Aug. 24, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. June 24, 

'65, New York. 
Devoe, Hiram, 40; Aug. 24, '64, Albany; Aug. 24, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
De Voe, John H., 16; Sept. 16, '62, Butler; Sept. 8, Musician; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Devoe, Martin, 27; Dec. 22, '63, Sullivan; Dec. 22; dis. Aug. 

17, '65. 
Devoe, Stephen T., 40; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8, Sergt.; ' 

1st Sergt., Julv 1, '64; promoted Chaplain. 
Dixon, Abel. 22; Aug. 24, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; d. April 29, '64, 

Washington. 
Doremus, Spencer, 18; Dec. 11, "63, Rose; Dec. 29 in Co. H; 

trans, to G Feb. 5, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; 

Veteran. 
Downs, Charles, 22; Aug. 23, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; M. 0., July 

6. '05. 
Duell, Leroy P., 18; Dec. 26, '63, Marion; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Dunbar, Dorus, 28; Aug. 30, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 25, 

'64. 
Duncan, Charles, 18; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Earles, Alpheus. 26; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., Aug. 

11, '63; Sergt., March 3, '65; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Earles, Daniel, 24; Aug. 16, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 






^ 



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A 





John Calkins. 
Abram Wolvin. 



J. H. DeVoe. 
Henry Allen (F). 



Warren Calkins. 
Isaac Grant. 



All or G Company, save Allen. From tintypes made at Meade's Station. Petersburg. March. I8tj5 



COMPANY G. 631 

Earles, David, 30; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Eailes, Isaac, 22; Aug. 16, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6. '65. 
Euglish. John I)., .37; Sept. 3, '64, Seneca Falls; Sept. 5, 1 year; 

dis. July 12, '65, Rochester. 
Eygnoi', Abi-am, 18; Aug. 30, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., Oct. 

14, '64; Sergt., May 31, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 

Eygnor, Edwin, 21; Sept. 2, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Faulkner, Samuel, 42; Dec. 29, '63, Sodus; Dec. 29; k. Oct. 19, 

"64, Cedar Creek. 
Feek. Nicholas, 44; Aug. 25, '62, Huron; Sept. 8; Corp., Oct. 3, 

•62; dis. Feb. 20, "65. 
Fink, Jeremiah, 31; Aug. 19, '62, Huron; Sept. 8; dis. June 9, 

'65. Philadelphia. 
Finout, James H., .35; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. Nov. 

13, "63. 
Fleming, Ebenezer, 25; Dec. 29, '63, Butler; Jan. 2, '64; Corp., 

Dec. 20, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Foster, Dennis, 20; Dec. 7, '63, Washington; Dec. 7; dis. June 

20, "65, Washington. 
Fowler, George W., 21; Aug. 19, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; dis. Oct. 

8, '64. 
Fowler. Merritt F., 25; Aug. 5, '62, Butler; Sept. 8 in Co. H; 

trans, to G, Oct. 1, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Fredericks, William, 27; Dec. 11, '6.3. Washington; Dec. 16; 

trans. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gibson, Alexander, 41; Dec. 21, '63, Wolcott; Dec. 29; dis. June 

26, '65, Philadelphia. 

Gildersleeve, George H., 18; Dec. 11, '63, Galen; Jan. 4, '64; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gildersleeve. Porter, 19; Dec. 30, '63, Rose; Jan. 4, '64; dis. 

June 29, '65. 
Grand V, Lewis D., 37; Sept. 2, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; trans. April 

15, 1864. V. R. C. 

Grandy, Stillman J., 27; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8, Sergt; 

1st Sergt, Julv 26, '63; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Grandv. William C., 20; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. 

June 29, '65, Philadelphia. 
Grant. Isaac W., 18; Aug. 13, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; Corp., Dec. 

6, '62; Sergt., Aug. 5, '63; 1st Sergt., Dec. 16, '64; wd. March 

25, '65: M. O., July 6, '65. 
Grant, Willis. 35; Sept. 3, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 3, 1 vear; wd. Oct. 

19. '64, Cedar Creek; dis. Feb. 20, '65. 
Gray, Loren O., 33; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept 8; dis. May 21, 

'63, Fort Mansfield. 
Green, Rush, 18; Dec. 26, '63, Butler; Jan. 4, '64; trans. June 

27, '6.5, 2d N. Y. H. A. 



532 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Griswold, Erastus A., 39; Dec. 17, '63, Wolcott; Jan. 2. 'G4; d. 

Jan. 27, "Oo, Virginia. 
Harper, Albert, 33; Dec. 24, '63, Savannah; Jan. 29; dis. Oct. 

10, '64. 

Haven, James A., 38; Dec. 26, '63, Hannibal; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hawkins, William. 40; Dec. 26, '63, Sodus; Dec. 29; k. Oct. 19, 

'64, Cedar Creek. 
Henrv, William, 18: Dec. 30, "63, Wolcott; Dec. 31; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hersey, Charles A., 44; Dec. 31, '63, Wolcott; Dec. 31; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hill, Alonzo D., 27; Dec. 19, '63, Marion; Dec. 26; trans. June 

27, "65. 2d N. V. H. A. 
Hill, Erastus T., 36; Aug. 20, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. July 

11, '65, Eochcster. 

Hodges, Alexander, 31; Dec. 26, '63, Sodus; Dec. 28; wd. March 

25, '65; dis. June 9, Washington. 
Hoffman, Benjamin F., 25; Aug. 20, '62, Savannah; Sept. 8, 

Sergt.; 1st Sergt., no date; promoted 2d Lieut., Co. D. 
Hoffman, Edwin M., 21; Aug. 25, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Hollev, James H., 33; Dec. 9, '63, Auburn; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Home, William, 23; Aug. 20, "62, Rose; Sept. 8; Corj)., March 

20, '63; Q. M. Sergt., April 24, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Ingersoll, John J., 44; Aug. 19, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; dis. July 

8, '63. 

Ingraham, Jacob, 33; Dec. 28, '63, Butler; Jan. 4, '64; dis. Feb. 

28 '65. 
Jack"son, Andrew, 29; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. 0.. 

July 6, '65. 
Jenkins. Reuben, 38; Aug. 19, '62. Sterling; Sept. 8, Wagoner; 

dis. Dec. 23. '62. 
Jewell. William K., 19; Aug. 18, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., 

Julv 6, '65. 
Johnson, David, 31; Aug. 25, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Keeny, John J., 28; Dec. 26, '63, Hannibal; Dec. 29; dis. Juno 

9, '65. 

Kellerhnuse, Konrad, 32; Dec. 13, '63, Lyons; Jan. 4. '64; dis. 

Oct. 10, '64. 
Kile, Luzerne, 22; Aug. 19. "62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; d. Corp., 

Aug. 8, '6.'?, Washington. 
King, John J., 28; Dec. 26, '63, Hannibal; Dec. 29; dis. June 

9, '65, Baltimore. 
Knaiip. Isaac, 23; Dec. 30, '63, Mentz; Dec. 30; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Kunz, John. 27; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; deserted Oct. 

19, '64. 



COMPANY G. 533 

Lanjiley, Saiinii'l Wing, 31; Aug. It), "(U, Huron; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

M. C)., July (i, "Go. 
Laroik. Leonard, IS; Feb. 13, '63, Galen; March 4; trans. June 

27, "er,. I'd N. Y. H. A. 
Larzelere. Warren E.. 18; Dec. 21, '63, Fayette; Dec. 21; trans. 

June 27. "6.5. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Lee, Benjamin, 37; Aug. 19. "62. Wolcott; .Sept. 8; dis. Feb. !t, '61. 
Leroy. Jaine.s. 24; Dec. 19, '63, Hannibal; Dec. 24; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Lovejoy, Daniel F., 21; Dec. 19, '63, Marion; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Loveless, George, 18; Aug. 29, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '6.5. 
Lutes. Jacob. 2(i; Sept. 2, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, '63. 
Lynch, Thomas, 2."3; Jan. 16, '64, Washington; Jan. 16; trans. 

June 27, '6.'5, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
McAlister. William U., 18; Aug. 30, '64, Albany; 1 year; M. O., 

J.uly 6, "(io. 
McArthur, Clin, 18; Aug. 22, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8, Corp.; Sergt., 

Dec. 20, '64; M. O., July 6, '63. 
McClay, James U.. 25: Dec. 16, '63, Somerset; Dec. 28; Corp., 

ilarch 3, "65; dis. Ju\y 24, '65. 
Mackie, James ^^, 21; Jan. 4, '64, Galen; Jan. 5; trans. June 

27, r,r,. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
McMillcn, James, 43; Dec. 28, "63, Rose; Dec. 29; dis. July 18, 

'63, Rochester. 
McMillen, Michael. 28; Dec. 17, '63, Washington; Dec. 17; trans. 

June 27. 65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Madelong. Theodore, 34; Dec. 16, '63, Hannibal; Dec. 29; trans. 

June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Marvin, James H., 24; Sept. 1, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., Jan. 

22, '63; Sergt., Oct. 4, "64, Color-bearer; M. O., July 6, "65. 
Mead. Dwight, IS; Aug. 14, "62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Merrill. .Limes A., 18; Jan. 2, '64, Wolcott; Jan. 5; dis. Sept. 

26. '64. 

Merrill, John H., 19; Aug. 28, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8, Musician; 

M. O.. July 6. '63. 
Miller. Samuel D., 23; Aug. 24, "62. Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp.. 

July 11. '64; Sergt., March 17, "65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Miller, William H., 27; Aug. 19. '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Artificer, 

April 5, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Moore. Calvin B.. 42; Aug. 25, "62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, "65. 
Moore. George B., 20; .\ng. 4, '63, Galen; Aug. 4; k. Oct. 19, '64, 

Cedar Creek; had served an enlistment in Co. K, 102d N. 

Y. Vols. 
Morey. Horace M.. 35; Dec. 10, '63, Rose; Dec. 31; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 



634 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Munson, Charles H., 29; Dec. 21, '63. Sodus; Dec. 28; wd. Oct, 

19, '64, Cedar Creek; dis. June 13, '65, Philadelphia. 
Murray, Jeremiah, 40; Dec. 28, '63, Junius; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Murray, John, IS; Jan. 1, '64, Butler; Jan. 2; dis. June 10, '65, 

Pliiladelphia. 
-Niles, Theodore H.. 18; Dec. 16, '63, Somerset; Dec. 16; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Northrop, Charles, 18; Dec. 14, '63, Sullivan; Dec. 14; prisoner 

May 27, '64, Hanover Junction, Va. ; sent to Richmond; 

thence, June 8, to Andersonville; no further record. 
O'Brien, Michael. 28; Dec. 30, '63, Junius; Dec. 30; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Olich, Charles, 43; Jan. 4, '64, Sodus; Jan. 5; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Painter, Alanson, 41; Dec. 19, '63, Conquest; Dec. 19; k. Oct. 

19, '64, Cedar Creek. 
Peck, Jeremiah, 40; Aug. 25, '62, Huron; Sept. 8; dis. June 14, 

'65, Washington. 
Perkins. Benjamin W., 30; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. 0., 

July 6, '65. 
Perkins, Ira, 28; Aug. 19, '62. Wolcott; Sept. 8; trans. V. R. C, 

July 1, '63. Clark's '-Military History of Wayne County" 

says, '•Died, 1864, Washington." 
Perry." Jefferson T.. 38; Aug. 23, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; d. Jan. 4, 

'64, l?altimore, of wounds received Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek. 
Phillips, Stephen, 22; March 13, '63, Rose; March 13; deserted 

Oct. 23, '63; had been in Co. E, 10th N. Y. Cav. 
Pierce. William J., 23; Aug. 19, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., 

March 20, '63; dis. Feb. 8, '64. 
Pierson, Forrest R., 20; Sept. 1, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; Musician. 

Dec. 6, '62; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Plank. Franklin, 18; Dec' 29. '63, Wolcott; Dec. 29; wd., place 

not given; dis. Oct. 2, '65, Rochester. 
Plank. Theodore N., 18; Aug. 19, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; trans. 

April 18, '64, V. R. C. 
Pritchard, John, 19; Aug. 23, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Proyeus, Frank M., 38; Sept. 2, '64, Galen; Sept. 8, 1 year; d. 

Dec. 9, '64. City Point, Va. 
Ramsi)erger, JIattiiias, 30; Jan. 4, '64, Lyons; Jan. 5; trans. 

Oct. 24. '64, V. R. C. 
Rand, Willard. 22; Aug. 23. '62. Butler; Sept. 8; Corp., July 11. 

'64; k. March 26, '65, on jjicket before Petersburg. 
Raze, B. Frank, IS; Dec. 16, '63, Somerset; Dec. 16; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Rhodes, Charles C, 31; Sept. 1. '64, Skaneateles; 1 year; M. O.. 

July 6. "65. 
Rodman, ^'(>siinsian H., 28; Dec. 24, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; trans. 

Feb. 24, '65, V. R. C. 



COMPANY G. 535 

Rogers, Patrick, 21; Dec. 16, '63, Seneca Falls; Dec. 17; wd. 

March 25. '65; dis. July 13, '65, Philadelphia. 
Sanford. Charles H., 19; Dec. 21, '63, Marion; Dec. 29; wd. Oct. 

li), "64. Cedar Creek; trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Saut, Leonard C, 35; March 2 "63, Fair Haven; March 2; dis. 

as Corp. June 19, '65, Washington. 
Savov, Frank, 25; Dec. 31, '63, Marion; Jan. 1, '64; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Scott, Artemus U., 28; Aug. 25, '63, Butler; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 

11. '64. 
Scott. Irving, 21; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 9, '64. 
Scott. John J., 41 ; June 20, '63, Wolcott; June 20; Corp., March 

10, "65; dis. July 24, '65. 
Sedore, Samuel W., 24; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Aug. 11, '63; Sergt., Nov. 16, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Sedore, Stephen. 36; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, "65. 
Shannon, Theodore. 35; Jan. 4. '64, Rose; Jan. 5; dis. May 24, 

'65. 
Sherman. James, 20; Aug. 19, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; Corp., April 

24, '64; Sergt., April 17, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Sherman, Robert, 27; Dec. 14, '63, Rose; Dec. 29; trans. Feb. 24, 

'65, V. R. C. ; had served in Co. E, 98th N. Y., and was wd. 

at Fair Oaks. 
Sherman, William P., 22; Aug. 14, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; d. Nov. 

27, Fort Foote. 
Shroeder, Andrew, 27; Dec. 16, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 16; k. April 

6. '65. Sailor's Creek. 
Silliman, Hiram. 27; Aug. 23, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8. Corp.; wd. 

Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek; M. O., July 6. '65. 
Silliman, Robert, 18; Oct. 19, '63, Lyons; Nov. 5; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Smith, Darius. t4; Dec. 31, '63, Wolcott; Dec. 31; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Smith, Edwin. 25; Aug. 25, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O.. July 

6, '65. 
Smith. Elisha, 39; Sept. 1, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Smith. Harrv C, 34; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. May 

10. '64. ' 
Smith, Lewis, 20; Aug. 19, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; Corp., Aug. 5, 

'63; Sergt, Sept. 24, '64; trans, field and staff, Q. M. Sergt. 
Stern, Henry C . 21; Sept. 2, '64, Albany; Sept. 2, 1 year; pro- 
moted 2d Lieut.. Co. A. 
Stern, Henry M., 23; Sept. 2, '64. Albany; Sept. 2, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Stewart, .John F., 26; Aug. 25, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

Sergt., Dec. 16, '62; promoted 2d Lieut.. Co. D. 
Taylor, Reuben, 18; Jan. 2, "64, Savannah; Jan. 21; d. Aug. 
* 30, '64. 



536 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Terwilliger, Calvin H.. 22; Aug. 19. '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Jan. ]"., "65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Thomas, David H., 23; Sept. 7, '64, Marcellus; Sept. 7, 1 year; 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Thompson, Hiram, 25; Dec. 14, '63, Sodus; Dec. 31; trans. June 

27, -65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Thompson, A^ illiam W., 19; Aug. 29, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. 

Mav 24, '63. 
Tillow, Robert C, 18; Dec. 30, '63, Butler; Dec. 31; d. Jan. 20, 

'05. ^^'ashington. 
Towlerton, James, 36; Aug. 19, "62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; trans. 

Jan. 29, '64, V. E. C. 
Tracv, Calvin B., 21; Aug. 19, "62, Huron; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Tracv, Roswell, 18; Aug. 22, '62, Huron; Sept. 8; Corp., March 

3, '65; M. O.. July 6, "65. 
Traver, Robert N., 32; .\uff. 19. '62. Huron; Sept. S; wd. Oct. 

19. '64, Cedar Creek; dis. June 10, '65. 

Tuttle, Jabez H., 29; Dec. 19, '63. Hannibal; Dec. 29; d. July 

15. '64. Washington. 

Van Antwerp, John, 24; Aug. 23, "62, Butler; Sept. 8; d., Artif- 
icer, April 17, '64, Butler. 
Waklron. Harvey M.. IS; Sept. 3, '62, Wolcott; Sept. S; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
West, Harrison B., IS; Dec. .30, '63, Savannah; Jan. 2, '64; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wetherby, James, 18; Aug. 19. '62, Sterling; Sept. 8; prisoner 

in the "Valley,'' no date; dis. June 16, '65, Elmira. 
Whalen. Jeremiah, 23: Dec. 22. '63, Sullivan; Dec. 22; k. April 

2. '65, I'etersburg. 
White. Cliarles. 23; Aug. 19, '62, Wolcott; Sept. S; d. Nov. 15, 

'62. WMshington. 
Wiggins. Charles, 21; July 22, "63, Fair Haven; July 22; wd. 

March 25. '65, Petersburg; dis. Aug. 11, '65, Washington. 
Wiggins, William H., 21; Aug. 19, '02/ Wolcott: Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Williams, Charles, 45; Jan. 4. "64, Sodus; Jan. 4; dis. Feb. 

20, '65. 

Willis. Theodore H., 18; Dec. 16, '63, Somerset; Dec. 16; trans. 

June 27. "65. 2d N. Y. H. .\. 
Winchell. Calvin, 29; Aug. 19, "62, Rose; Sept. 8; trans. April 

18. V. R. C. 
Winters. Charles, 39; Dec. 18, '63, Lyons; Dec. 29; dis. Dec. 

20, '64. 
Winters, Ernst, 19; Dec. 21, '63, Lyons; Dec. 29; trans. Jan. 16, 

'65. V. R. C. 
Wood. Abram L., 19; Dec. 24, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; trans. Jan. 

16. "65, V. R. C. 

Wood, rharles E.. 24; Dec. 24, '63, Galen; Dee. 24; trans. June 
27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 




COMPANY H. 

1st Lieui. D. D Harmori. later rnptiiin Co. G. Ond Lieut. Sidney T. Colvin. 

Capl. John L. Ciiine 

Henry P. Huwurii. Postmiister. SerRl. Ch:i>. L. Shersur (F). Smith Holrien (F). 



coMi'ANY n. 537 

Woodruflf. Frank M., 2ii: Aujr. l!l. "62, Wolcott; Sept. S; wd. 

^larch 2.".. "(Jo. IVtershur^' ; dis. June 14, "(Jo, WnsliiiiRtou. 
Wolvin. Abiiiin. IS; Auj:. V.K "f.^. Wokott; Sept. S; M. ()., July 

6. '65. 
Wolvin. David. 22; Jan. 4. •G4. Butler; Jan. 4; no M. O. 
Wolviu. Robert. 24; Aug. li), "62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 

11. "64. 
Yeoman, Aslilev. IS; Jan. 1, '64, Savannah; Jan. .5; trans. June 

27. '(ir,, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Zininier. Benjamin. 28; Dec. 16, '63, Seneca Falls; Dec. 16; 

trans. June 27, '6.5, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

COMPANY H. 

Eastern Wayne made up the membership of H, with Galen 
ranking an easy first, though more men from Rose went into 
this company than into any other one. John L. Crane, Esq., 
a rising young lawyer of Clyde, gave the scheme a start and 
pushed it vigorously, ably seconded by 1st Lieutenant Tunis Vos-, 
burg of Galen and 2d Lieutenant Daniel Harmon of Rose. Sid- 
ney T. Colvin. who lived just over the town line in Butler, 
recruited several men and was made a sergeant, eventually 
becoming a lieutenant. J. D. Knapp, later a lieutenant, was 
one of the very first to be enrolled. The work of enlistment 
was nearly or quite all done in about two weeks, but it was hot 
work while it lasted. 

CAPTAINS. 

John L. Crane, 26; Aug. 25, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; rank from Aug. 

24;dis. Nov. 12, '64. 
Joseph W. Jewhurst. from 1st Lieut., Co. I, Feb. 28, '65; rank 

from Feb. 3; M. O., July 6, '65. 

FIRST LIEUTENANTS. 

Tunis Vosburg, 22; Aug. 25. '62, Galen; Sept. 8; rank from Aug. 

25; dis. Dec. 30, '62. 
Daniel B. Haniion. fnuii 2d Lieut., Jan. 14, "63; rank from Dec. 

3(1. '62; {proniotcd Captain Co. G. 
George H. Pidge, from 1st Sergt., April 4. '64; dis. Sej)t. 12, "64. 
Charles D. Lent, from 2d Lieut., Nov. 1, "64; rank from March 

16; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Philip P. Tindall. from 2d Lieut., Jan. 14, '65; rank from Nov. 

28, "64; M. O.. July 6, '65. 

SECOND LIEUTP^NANTS. 

Daniel B. Harmon, .34; Aug. 25, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; rank from 

Aug. 25; pr(unoted 1st Lieut. 
Charles D. Lent, from Sergt., Co. P., July 3, '63; rank from June 

10; promoted 1st Lieut. 



538 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Sidney T. Colvin, from Sergt., Feb. 9; rank from Jan. 25, '64; 

wd. Sept. 19, '64; promoted 1st Lieut., Sept. 28, '64, not 

mustered; dis. Dec. 19, '64. 
Pliilip r. Tindall. fiom Seigt., Dec. 16, "64; rank from Sept. 15; 

promoted 1st Lieut. 
Edmond Young, from Sergt., Jan. 11, '65; rank from Sept. 12, 

'64;M. O., July 6, "65. 

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. 

Adams, Eugene H., 40; Sept. 5, '64, Ledyard; Sept. 5, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Allbright, John H., 18; Sept. 7, '64, Albany; Sept. 7, 1 year; 

M. 0., July 6, '65. 
Allen, Charles H., 23; Jan. 4, '64, Schroeppel; Jan. 4; trans. 

June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Anderson, William, 21; Aug. 23, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; wd. Cold 

Harbor; dis. Jan. 9, '65. 
Andrews, Asa N., 26; Dec. 31, '63, Volney; Dec. 31; dis. June 

3, '65. 
Andrews, Joseph, 44; Aug. 23, '62, Rose; Aug. 23; no further 

record. 
Angus, Elijah. 38; Sept. 2, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 2, 1 year; M. O., 

Julv 6. '65. 
Angus, Gilbert F.. 19; Aug. 25, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; Corp., Feb. 

11, "64; Sergt., Dec. 30, '64; 1st Sergt. March 12, '65; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Anton. Manuel, 22; Jan. 31, '65, Goshen; Jan. 31; no M. O. 
Baird, Isaac C. 27; Sept. 5, '64, Galen; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Barless, Romaine C, 28; Aug. 21, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; dis. May 

27, '65. 
Bartlcy, Peter G., 15; Jan. 4, '64, Fort Mansfield; Jan. 4; de- 
serted May 26. '64. 
Bastedo, Charles, 20; Jan. 4, '64, Genoa; Jan. 5; no M. O. 
Baxter, Charles A., 22; Jan. 5, '64, Salina; Jan. 5; deserted 

July 9. "64. 
Billings. Burns, 23; Sept. 1, '64, Malone; Sept. 1, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Birdsall, Isaac M., 37; Sept. 5, '64, Galen; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, "65. 
Blxby, Andrew J., 24; Aug. 22, '62, Savannah; Sept. 8. Sergt.; 

1st Sergt., March 10. '64; commissioned 1st Lieut, after his 

deatli: prisoner .lulv 9, '64. Jlonocacv; d. Jan. 1, '65, Dan- 

vill.'. Va. 
Bliton. William G.. 35; Aug. 21, '62. Galen; Sept. 8; dis. March 

10. '6.^ 
Bluff, Henry (Win. H. Coombs). .".(); Jan. 1.3, '64, Russia: .Jan. 

13; ])risoner July 9. '64, Monocacy; on rejoining regiment 



COMPANY H. 539 

was detailed as sharpshooter at brigade headquarters; trans. 

June 27, '(i5, 2d N. Y. H. A.; was an English veteran of the 

Crimean War. 
Bowles, James A., 22; Aug. 21, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; Corp., Nov. 

10, '63; Sergt, April 2.3, '64; promoted 2d Lieut. Co. I. 
Boynton, Judson C, 26; Sept. 1, "64, Huron; Sept. 5, 1 year; 

dis. July 18, '65, Rochester. 
Brewster, B*enjamin D., 22; Aug. 21, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Brooks, Edward H., 44; Dee. 21, '63, Brutus; Jan. 4, '64; no 

M. O. 
Brooks, Lewis M., 23; Aug. 18, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; deserted 

Nov. 24, '62. 
Brooks, William, 28; Aug. 30, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; Corp., April 

22, '64; Sergt., Dec. 30, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Brown, Carlos. 27; Sept. 2, "64, Galen; Sept. 2, 1 year; dis. July 

25, '65, Rochester. 
Brown, John, 43; Aug. .30, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; Corp., March 2, 

'65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Brown, Thomas, 28; June 2, '63, Palmyra; June 2; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Bunker, Lewis D., 18; Jan. 4, '64, Cicero; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, '6.1, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Burton, Reuben, 18; Aug. 15, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; Sergt, Jan. 

28. '63; promoted 2d Lieut. Co. L 

Cain, Theodore, 21; Aug. 12, '62, Savannah; Sept. 8; deserted 

Dec. 15, '62. 
Carpenter, Charles, 36; Jan. 5, '64, Svracuse; Jan. 5; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Chamberlain. Charles. 28; Aug. .30, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Chapman, Cortland, 43; Sept. 3, '64, W^olcott; Sept. 5, 1 vear; 

M. O.. Julv 6, "65. 
Collins. Leonard, 30; Sept. 2, '64, Galen; Sept. 2, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Colvin, Sidney T., 23; Aug. 14, '62, Butler; Sept. 8, Sergt; pro- 
moted 2d Lieut. 
Conklin, Tunis. 21; Aug. 15, '62, Galen; Sept 8; Corp., Jan. 17, 

'64; k. Julv 9, '64, Monocacv. 
Connor, Patrick. 36; Aug. 30. '62. Galen; Sept 8; M. O., Julv 

6. '65. 

Cook. William H., 20; Sept 5, '64, Lvons; Sept. 5, 1 vear; d. Mav 

7, '65, Danville, Va. 

Cooper, Chester A., 18; Julv 23, '63. Galen; July 23; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cooper, William H., 40; Dec. 16. '63, Galen; Dec. 20; dis. Feb 

22, '65. 
Coombs, William H. Vid. Henry Bluff. 
Cornell. Zebulon A., 27; Aug. lo', '62, Savannah; Sept 8; M. O., 

Julv 6, '65. 



540 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Cronkhite, Charles. 27; Dec. 30, '63, Salina; Dec. 30; dis. May 

15. '65. 
Crosier. Edward. 28; Dec. 29, '63, Scriba; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27. -65. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Currier, George, 42; Jan. 18, '64. Russia; Jan. 18; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Dana. Tliomas, 28; Sept. 2. Albany; Sept. 2, 1 .year; M. O.. 

July 6, '65. 
Davis, Theodore M., 34; Jan. 2, '64, Volnev; Jan. 4; d. Aug. 

19, '64. 
Deadv. Henry iHeurv Marsli). 22; Sept. 5, "62, Rose; Sept. 8; 

Corp., Dec. 30. '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Desmond, .folin. 18; Sept. 3, '64, Galen; Sept. 5. 1 year; dis. 

June 20, '65. 
Desmond, Timothy, 29; Sept. 3, '64, Scipio; Sept. 3, 1 .year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Diplev, Ch.arles. 43; Dec. 4. '63, Cicero; Dec. 4; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Ditton. James K. P., 18; May 5, '63, Lyons; May 5; prisoner 

Nov. 0, '(i4; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Duell, Albeit E., 21; May 2, '63, Palmyra; May 2; Corp., Oct. 

18, '64; wd. April 2, '64, Petersburg; trans. June 27, '65, 

2d N. Y. H. A. 
Duell, Charles N., 33; Dec. 26, '63, Volnoy; Dec. 26; dis. June 

9, '65, on account of amputation of riftht lep;. 
Duell. John, 26; .Vug. 24, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; Corp., Jan. 28, '63; 

d. Jan. 31. '64, Galen. 
Dunham. Andrew J.. 21; Aug. .30, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Oct. 18. '64; M. O., July 6, "65. 
Dusenburv, Joseph C. 21; Aug. 13, '63, Galen; Aug. 13; de- 
serted Aiiril 10. '64; Vet. Co. I, 3d N. Y. A. 
Edwards. Robert, 20; March 2, "64, Oswego; Dec. 7, '64; wd. 

Cold narbor; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Ellis, John. 36; .\ug. 3. '64. Schenectady; Aug. .30; dis. June 

21. '65, Washington. 
Evans. David. 36; Jan. 4. '64, Cicero; Jan. 4; k. Oct. 19, '64, 

Cedar Creek. 
Feek, .Monzo, 21; Dec. 10, '63, Rose; Dec. 10; jirisoner July 9, 

'64, Monocacv; d. Nov. 12, "64, Danville, Va. 
Fellows, Andrew J.. 24; Feb. 25, '64, Fort Mansfield; Feb. 25; 

wd. Cold Harbor; trans. Nov. 18. '64, V. R. C. 
Fisher, (iilliert, 29; Sept. 2, '64, Wolcott; 1 .year; M. O.. July 

6, '65. 
Forbes. Sanford, 19; Jan. 12, '64, Salina; Jan. 12; deserted July 

9, '64. 
Forgar. Charles. .33; Dec. 29, '63, Clav; Dec. 29; wd. ("old Har- 
bor; trans. May 4 to Co. G, 19th Rcgt.. V. R. C. 
Forgar. Oscar. 21 ; Jan. 9, '64. Salina; Jan. 9; dis. June 13, '65, 

Washington. 



COMPANY H. 541 

Forncrook. Jabez C, 18; Sept. 2, '62, Galea; Sept. 2, 1 year; 

M. O., July ti, '(i.5. 
Fosmirc, Joliu" 27; Sept. 8, 'G4, Camillus; Sept. 6, 1 year; M. O., 

July (i. '(>o. 
Fowler,' Beujamiu L).. 18; Jan. 5, "64. Syracuse; Jan. 5; trans. 

June 27, "65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Furnum. Charles A., 30; Aug. 20, '02, Galen; Sept. 8, Sergt.; 

dii^. March 2, '64. 
Garratt. Rii-liard, 38; Aug. 21, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; dis. March 

10, 'G:3. 
Gates, George \V., 28; Jan. 4, '64, Volney; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, 6.5, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gillett, Avery H., 30; Sept. 3, '64, Rose; Sept. 5, 1 year; dis. 

June 13, '6o, Washington. 
Gillett, Orison, 41; Sept. 1, "64, Huron; Sept. 5. 1 year; k. Oct. 

19. "64, Cedar Creek. 
Gillett, Williaui 1?.. 28; Aug. 24, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; M. O.. 

Julv 6, '65. 
Gokey, Cliarles, 20; Sept. 1, '64, Malone; Sept. 1, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, 'i)o. 
Goodyear, Cortland. 37; Dec. 10, '63, Galen; Dec. 18; dis. May 

15, '65, Washington. 
Goodvear, Lucius, 18; Jan. 4, '64, New Haven; Jan. 4; trans. 

June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Greenman. John, 21; Dec. 30, '63, Scriba; Dec. 30; trans. June 

27, '05, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gridlev, Charles^ L.. 21; Dec. 16, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; Corp., Oct. 

18V'64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Gridlev, Edward, 24; Aug. 21, '62, Galen; Sept. 8, Corp.; wd. 

Jiine 1. '64, Cold Harbor; dis. Feb. 10, '65. 
Groesbeck. Charles S., 23; Sept. 5, '64, Williamson; Sept. 5, 1 

year; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Hall', William, 29; Aug. 18, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; deserted Dec. 

17, '62. 
Hallett, Horace B., 37; Sept. 2. '64. Galen; 1 year; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Handlev, Henry, 28; Aug. 20, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; Corp., Sept. 

15.''64; Sergt.. March 12, "65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Hannon, William, 18; Dec. 29, '63, Scriba; Jan. 2; dis. May 

15, '65. 
Harmon, Alfred B.. 22; Aug. 21, "62, Rose; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Harmon. William J.. 28: Aug. 21, "62. Rose; Sept. 8; wd. Cold 

Harbor; dis. June 16, '64, Washington. 
Harper, Alexander, 38; Sept. 1, '64, Huron; Sept. 5, 1 vear; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Harris. Henrv, 21; Aug. 25, '62. Savannah; Sept. 8; M. O., Julv 

6. '65. 
Harris. William, 44; Dec. 15, '63, Auburn; Dec. 31; no M. O. 



542 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Hazzard, William, 43; Dec. 15, '63, 24tli N. Y. Dist.; Dec. 15; 

deserted July 13, '64, Washington. 
Hendrick, David'A., 18; Sept. 5, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 5, 1 year; 

dis. June 13, '65, Washington. 
Hendrix, Peter, 40; Sept. 3, '64, Galen; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Hickolc* William F., 30; Aug. 21, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; trans. Feb. 

5, '65, Y. R. C; dis. June 28. '65. 
Hilts, Peter. .32; Aug. 22, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; dis. July 13, '63. 
Hirst, Charles R., 27; June 4, '63, Rose; June 5; dis. Dec. 5, '64; 

Vet. Co. D, 3d N. Y. A. 
Hollenbeck, Martin, 22; Aug. 25, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; deserted 

Sept. 22, '62. 
Hollenbeck, Richard I., 18; Jan. 7, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 7; wd. 

Cold Harbor; dis. May 23, '65. 
Holmes. John C, 18; Jan. 5, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 5; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hopkins, Almond, 27; Aug. 14, '62, Savannah; Sept. 8; dis. 

June 15, '65. 
Horn, George O., 28; Aug. 27. '62, Galen; Sept. 8, Corp.; Sergt., 

April 22, '64; wd. July 9, '64, Monocacy; dis. Sept. 4, '65, 

Albany. 
Howard, Henry P., 37; Aug. 25, '62, Rose; Sept. 8, Artificer, 

and later regimental postmaster; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Hubbard, Hernando, 18; Jan. 4, '64, Scriba; Jan. 4; dis. May 

8, '64. 
Hurlburt, Thomas K., 28; Aug. 21, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; dis. 

March 10, '63. 
Hutchins. Andrew, 43; Aug. 22, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; dis. June 

23. '65. 
Hynes, John T.. 31; Sept. 2, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 2, 1 year; M. 0., 

July C}. "65. 
Jeffrey, Thomas W., 33; Dec. 29. '63. New Haven; Dec. 29; de- 
tailed as sharpshooter at brigade headquarters; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Jenkins, Celestus A., 23; Aug. 21, '62, Galen; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

Sergt.. Feb. 20, '64; k. Sept. 19, '64; had served in 15th 

N. Y. Infantry. 
Jenner, James W., 36; Sept. 5, '64, Williamson; Sept. 5, 1 vear; 

k. Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek. 
Keller. George, 35; Dec. 9, '63, Brooklyn; Dec. 9; dis. May 16. 

'65. York, Penn. 
Kellogg. Ethan B., 21; Aug. 25, '62. Butler; Sept. 8; dis. March 

10. '64. 
Kennedy, Joseph, 22; Dec. 29. '63, New Haven; Dec. 29; trans. 

May 15. '65, V. R. C. 
Knaj.p. James D.. 21 ; Aug. 20. '62, Galen; Sept. 8, Corp.; Sergt., 

Feb. 23, '64; 1st Sergt., March 2, '65; promoted 1st Lieut. 

Co. C. 



COMPANY H. 543 

Kneeley, Michael, 35; Aug. 25, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; dis. Jau. 17, 

■6i'. 
Knif];lit. Abraham, 44; Aug. 19, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; prisoner 

July 1), '64, Monoeacy; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Knight, Thomas C, 18; Nov. 7, '63, Galen; Nov. 7; prisoner 

July y, '64, Monoeacy; dis. May 15, '65. 
Lake, Charles A., 22; Dec. 23, '63, Fort Mansfield; Dec. 23; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Lake, William, 18; March 4, '64, Geddes; March 5; dis. June 15, 

'65. Annapolis Junction, Md. 
Lamb, William H., 29; Sept. 5, '62, Huron; Sept. 8; deserted 

Sept. 29, '62. 
Lamphear, Parvis, 37; Jan. 16, '64, Russia; Jan. 18; dis. Aug. 

13, '64. 
Lape. Jairus, 40; Aug. 20, '62, Galen; Sept. 8, Corp.; Artificer, 

'63; k. July 9, '64, Monoeacy. 
Lawrence. Andrew D., .35; Dec. 26, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 26; wd. 

Cold Harbor; dis. May .30, "65, York, Penn. 
Lawrence, James M., 39; Dec. 26, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 26; d. July 

12, '64, City Point, Va. 
Lee, Charles A., 28; Aug. 21, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; dis. June 20, 

'65, Washington. 
Leonard, Edwin, 18; Sept. 3, '64, Camillus; Sept. 3, 1 year; 

d. May 10, '65. 
Leonard. Egbert. 18; Aug. 31,'64, Junius; Aug. 31; no M. O. 
Linehan, James, 18; Jan. 5, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 5; d. Dec. 5, '64. 
Lynch, John, 1^; Jan. 12, '64, Syracuse; prisoner July 9, '64, 

Monoeacy; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Mabb, John, 39; Aug. 31, '64, Rose; Sept. 7, 1 year; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
McBride, George N., 31; Aug. 26, '64, Auburn; Aug. 26, 1 year; 

dis. May 15, '65. 
McComb, George C. 31; Dec. 5, '6.3, Galen; Dec. 5; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

McGrane, Charles, 27; Aug. 10, "63, Palmvra; Aug. 10; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
McGuinness, Daniel, 21; Aug. 18, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; d. July 

28, '6.3, Fort Mansfield. 

McGuire, James, 15; Dec. 23, '63, Fort Mansfield; Dec. 23, 

Musician; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Mclntyre, John V., 19; Oct. 10, '64, Rochester; 1 year; dis. 

June 9. '65. Philadelphia. 
Mclntvre, Levi, 20; June 17, '63, Wolcott; June 17; trans. Feb. 

17, '64, V. R. C. 
Mclntvre. William H., 24; Sept. 3, '64, Camillus; Sept. 3, 1 year; 

promoted 2d Lieut. Co. C; Vet. Co. B, 27th N. Y. 
Mackav, Alonzo, 20; Dec. 11, '63. Salina; Dec. 28; dis. May 9, 

'65. 
McKeon, George, 40; Sept. 5, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 5, 1 year; wd. 

April 2, '64, Petersburg; M. O., July 6, '65. 



544 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Manners, Patrick, 21; Dec. 29, '63, New Haven; Dec. 29; wd. 

Cold Harbor; deserted Jan. 9, '65; a case of bad manners. 
Marsh. Cornelius A., 21; Aug. 15, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; dis. May 

2, "64. 
Marsh, HeniT. Vid. Henry Deady. 
Marsh, Uriah. 24; Aug. 28, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; Corp., Oct. 18, '64; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Martin, Gregory, 33; Jan. 4, '64, New Haven; Jan. 4; prisoner 

July 9, '64, Monocacy; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Matthews, Calvin, 43; Dec. 18, '63, Savannah; Dec. 28; no M. O. 
Matthews, William H., 21; Aug. 30, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; k. Oct. 

19. '64, Cedar Creek. 
Mattison. John E.. 18; Jan. 14, '64, Eaton; Jan. 14; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Mecoruev, Edwin, 36; Sept. 5, '64, Seneca Falls; Sept. 5, 1 year; 

M. 6., July 6, '65. 
Menanson, Joseph, 23; Deo. 14, '63, Galen; Dec. 14; dis. Dec. 

2. '64. 
Meyer, Jacob, 32; Aug. 30, '62, Galen, in Co. K; Sept. 8; trans. 

to Co. H Dec. 19, '62; Corp., Dec. 30, '64; wd. Sept. 19, '64, 

Winchester; M. O.. Julv 6, '65. 
Miller, Charles H., 19; Jan." 11. '64, Salina; Jan. 11; wd. Cold 

Harbor; trans. Juue 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Miller, Teter, 45; Dec. 3, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; d. Sept. 9, '64, 

Berrvville, Va. 
Mills, Charles C, 44; Aug. 20, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; wd. Cold Har- 
bor; trans. Oct. 18, '64, V. R. C. 
Mills. Francis A., 25; Dec. 17. '63, Savannah; Dec. 27; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Morey. Edwin, 31; Dec. 8. '63, Rose; Dec. 8; d. June 3, '64, from 

wounds received at Cold Harbor. 
Morris, Triiih, 20; Aug. II, '04. Sempronius; Aug. 11, 1 year; 

M. O.. Julv 6, '65. 
Nelsou, Reiibeu G.. 18; Dec. 26. '63. Oswego; Dec. 26; d. Sept. 

23, '64, from wounds received Sept. 19 at Winchester. 
Newman, John. 21; Jan. 9. '64, Salina; Jan. 9; Corp., March 12, 

'65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Nichols, Peter. 23; Aug. 20. '62. Galen; Sept. 8; k. June 1, '64, 

Cold Harbor. 
Norcross, Chapin, 28; Aug. 21, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6. '65. 
Norton, Zenas. 41; Dec. 30. '63, Schroejjpel; Dec. 30; d. July 10, 

'64. of wounds received at Monocacy on the 9th. 
O'Connor, Timothy, 44; Aug. 28, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; prisoner 

July 9, '64, Monocacy; M. O., July 6, '65. 
O'Neill, George, 19; Jan. 5, '64, Salina; Jan. 5; Corp.. June 4, 

'65; trans. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
O'Neil, John F.. 25; Jan. 2. '64. Volncy; Jan. 2; dis. May 17, '64. 
Ostrander, William H.. 23; Feb. 3. '64, Fort Mansfield; Feb. 3; 

trans. June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 



COMPANY H. 646 

Page, Joseph, 18; Sept. 8, '64, Ontario; Sept. 8, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, "(35. 
Palmer, Edgaij 18; Dee. 16, '63, Savannah; Jan. 4, "64; dis. 

June 9, '65, Philadelphia. 
Parker, George A., 44; Sept. 7, '64, Huron; Sept. 7, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Parker, Morris, 23; Jan. 4, '64, Seriba; Jan. 4; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Peck. Eron J., 20; Sept. 1, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 1, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Petteys, Charles V., 18; Dec. 16, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; Corp.. 

Jan. 18, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A., and finally 

M. O. as 2d Lieut. 
Pettevs, Freeman D., 21; Aug. 21, '62, Junius; Sept. 8; Corp., 

April 27, '64; Sergt., Dec. 20, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Petteys, Lucius, 18; Jan. 5, '64, Galen; Jan. 5; d. May 11, '65, 

Philadelphia. 
Petteys, Martin D., 44; Aug. 18, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; prisoner 

July 9, '64, Monocacy; dis. June 15, '65, Washington. 
Pidge, George H., 34; Aug. 18, '62, Galen; Sept. 8, 1st Sergt.; 

promoted 1st Lieut. 
Pimm, Enos T., 30; Sept. 3, '64, Camillus; Sept. 3, 1 year; Artif- 
icer, Feb. 24, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Pitcher, George A., 18; Aug. .31, '64, Rose; 'Sept. 7, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6. '65. 
Potts, Clark, 43; Sept. 3, '64, Galen; Sept. 3, 1 year; M. O., July 

6, '65; Yet. Co. K, 98th N. Y. Vols. 
Poutry, Dallas, 18; Jan. 4, '64, Cicero; Jan. 4; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Poutry, Dennis, 42; Jan. 4, '64, Cicero; Jan. 4; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Powers, Edwin, 43; Dec. 9, '63, Hannibal; Dec. 29; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Powers, Lendell P., 33; Aug. 21, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; dis. May 

19. '65. 
Race. James, 21; Aug. 27, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; Corp., Oct. 12, '63; 

dis. May 6, '64. 
Race, John,'^19; Aug. 10, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; deserted Feb. 15, 

'63, Fort Mansfield. 
Randall, Norton S., 28; Dec. 22, '63, Hannibal; Dec. 29; d. 

July 11, '64, from wounds received at Monocacy. 
Ready, Alexander, 44; Aug. 22, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; dis. March 

9, '63. 
Reno. George. 37; Sept. 2, '64, Galen; Sept. 2, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Rich, John. IS; Aug. 6, '63, Lyons; Aug. 6; trans. June 27, '65, 

2d N. Y. H. A. 
Richardson, Loren S., IS; Dec. 25, '63, New Haven; Dec. 25; 

deserted July 21, '64. 
35 



546 NINTH NEW TOBK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Ringer, Mvron, 21; Feb. 5, '64, Galen; Feb. 5; dis. Dec. 19, '64. 
Bobbins, Alexander, 22; Aug. 11, '62, Savannah; Sept. 8; Artif- 
icer, March 22, '63; M. O., July 6. '65. 
Bobbins, Sanford, 29; Dec. 21, '63, Savannah; Dec. 28; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Robinsyn, John, 27; Jan. 12, '64, Salina; Jan. 12; trans. June J 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 1 

Kowe, Philip H., 22; Dec. 5, '63, Williamson; Dec. 6; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Sabin, George G., 25; Sept. 8, '64, Sodus; 1 year; M. O., July 

6, '65; Vet. Co. D. 6th Ohio Vols. 
Sager, Jacob, 30; Aug. 20, '62, Galen; Sept. 8, Musician; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Schoonmaker, John, 22; Jan. 11, '64, Galen; Jan. 11; wd. Cold 

Harbor; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Seccomb. Philo C, 36; Aug. 26, '64, Owasco; 1 year; d. Nov. 25, 

'64, Winchester, Va. 
Seelye, Alfred, 18; Aug. 31, '64, Rose; Sept. 2, 1 year; wd. Oct. 

19, '64, Cedar Creek; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Seelve, Irwin R., 19; Sept. 1, '64, Huron; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

■jnlv 6, '65. 
Seelye, J. Judson, 25; Aug. 22, '62, Rose; Sept. 8, Corp.; dis. 

Musician, June 12, '65. 
Shattuck, Allen, 18; Jan. 4, '64, Scriba; Jan. 4; dis. May 23, '65. 
Sherman, Charles, 25; Sept. 5, '64, Rose; Sept. 5; no M. 0. 
Sifer, John, 27; Sept. 10, '64, Albany; Sept. 10; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Sloan, Alfred J., 22; Sept. 2, '64, Galen; 1 year; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Smith, Allen, 18; Aug. 30, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; deserted Feb.' 

17. "'64. 
Smith, James. 23; Aug. 30, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; prisoner July 9, 

'64. Monocacv; M. O., Julv 6, '65. 
Smith, John G., 18; Sept. 2, '64, Galen; Sept. 2; no M. O. 
Smith, Lewis B.. 26; Dec. 9, '63, New York; Dec. 14; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Smith. Nehemiah G., 44; Aug. 30, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. 

Sept. 9, '63. 
Smith, Sabin. 44; Jan. 4, '64. Svracuse; Jan. 4; dis. June 20, 

'65. 
Smith, Sheldon, 27; Dec. .30, '63, Marcellus; Dec. 30; trans. 

Jnne 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Snedaker, Lvman T., 43; Sept. 3, '64, Galen; Sept. 3; M. O.. 

July 6, '65. 
Sonle, Ira, 43; Aug. 21, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; M. O. as Musician 

Julv 6, '65. 
Soule. Tra T.. 18; Aug. 21, '62, Rose; Sept. 8, Musician; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Spurling, William; no record, save trans, to 2d N. Y. H. A., 

where he was put down "deserted." 



COMPANY H. 



547 



Stead, Joseph, -'7; Aug. 23, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; Corp., Feb. 25, 

'64; d. Sept. 22, '64, from wounds received Sept. 19 at Win- 
chester. 
Stead. Thomas, 21; Aug. 16, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Stewart, Samuel, 42; Sept. 2, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 2, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Stickles, David H., 23; Aug. 20, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; deserted 

Feb. 15, '63. 
Stickles, Robert, 26; Aug. 15, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; Corp., April 

2. '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Sumpter, George, 21; May 5, '63, Galen; May 5; deserted July 

14, '63. 
Taylor, Hiram, 26; Aug. 30, '62, Wolcott; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Thornton, Erastus, 44; Aug. 2, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; trans. Jan. 

22, '64, V. R. 0. 
Tindall, Philip, 26; Aug. 22, '62, Rose; Sept. 8; Corp., Nov. 10, 

'63; Sergt., Feb. 23, '64; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Toepper, John G., 28; Dec. 18, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 18; dis. May 

31, '65. 
Toles, Eben W., 26; Sept. 5, '64, Rose; Sept. 5, 1 year; dis. 

May 25, '65. 
Tompkins, Henry, 23; Aug. 30, '62, Butler; Sept. 8; dis. March 

12, '63, hospital. 
Torrv, Addison, 18; Dec. 21, '63, Cicero; Dec. 21; trans. June 

27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Torrv, Jerome. 28; Jan. 4, '64, Cicero; Jan. 4; prisoner July 9, 

'64, Monocacv; d. Oct. 23, '64, hospital, Annapolis, Md. 
Turner, Edward.' 22; Aug. 2.3, '62, Galen; Corp., Feb. 11, '64; 

Sergt., March 9, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Turpenning. Maynard, .30; Jan. 4, '64, Cicero; Jan. 4; wd. Cold 

Harbor; dis'. Mav 30, '65, York, Penn. 
Underhill. Jason, 21; Sept. 23, Rochester; Sept. 23, 1 year; wd. 

April 2, '65, Petersburg; dis. June 16, '65, Washington. 
Van Alstine, Jacob, 42; Jan. 8, '64, Salina; Jan. 8; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Van Buren. Albert, 22; Jan. 4, '64, Volney; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Vanderburg, John W., 21; Dec. 11, '63, Rose; Dec. 11 ; dis. Mar. 

5, '65, hospital. 
Vanderpool. Isaac. 21; Aug. 12. '62, Victory; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Oct. 18, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Van Woert, James L.. 27; Aug. 25, '62, Rose; Sept. 8. Corp.; 

Sergt., Jan. 27. '64; prisoner July 9. '64, Monocacv; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Veeley, Aaron, IS; March 25, '63. Galen; March 2.T; wd. Sept. 

19. '64; trans. May 14, '64. V. R. C. 
Vermilvea, A. J., 30; Sept. 17, '64, Lyons; Sept. 17, 1 year; 

M.O., July 6, '65. 



548 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVt ARTILLERY. 

Vosburg, John J., 21; Aug. 14, "62, Galen; Sept. 8; deserted 

Dec. 15, '62. 
Wadlev, Martin, 32; Aug. 21, "62, Galen; Sept. 8; dis. May 29, 

'65. 
Wager, Eacher, 18; Aug. 15, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; deserted Dec. 

1, '62. 
Waite, Stephen M., .39; Sept. 3, '64, Rose; Sept. 5, 1 year; dis. 

May 18, '65. Philadelphia. 
Waldo. James, 21; Sept. 8, '64, Albany; Sept. 8, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Waklroii. William P., 25; Sept. 1, '63, Galen; Sept. 1; deserted 

June 14, "64. 
Wares, Charles, 40; Aug. 15, '62, Savannah; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Warner, Charles. 18; Dee. 30, '63, Cicero; Dec. 30; d. July 23. 

"64, from wounds received Julv 9 at Monocacy. 
Warren, Charles M., 25; Aug. 21, "62, Butler; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Warren, Isaac M,, 34; Aug. 31, '64, Macedon; 1 year; M. O.. 

July 6, '65. 
Weaver. Jonathan C, 28; Aug. 26, "62, Auburn; Sept 8; k. July 

9, '64, Monocacy, Md. 
West, Elbridge G., 31; Sept. 12, "64, Winchester, Va.; Sept. 13, 

1 year; M. O., Julv 6. '65. 
Whittlesey, Charles, IS; Dec. 19, '63, Galen; Dec. 28; wd. Cold 

Harbor; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wilev, George, 19; .Vug. 22, "62. Galen; Sept. 8; Corp., April 

22, '64; Sergt., Dec. 30, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 

Wilkins, William, 20; Dec. 30, '63, Pompey; Dec. 30; k. July 

9, "64. Monocacy. 
Williams, Jacob N.', 41; Sept. 2, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 2, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Winslow. Samuel, 38; Sept. 5, '64. Seneca Falls; Sept. 5, 1 year; 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Worden, Xelso'n, 40; Sept. 7, '64, Malone; Sept. 7. 1 vear; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Wormuth, Daniel, 21; Aug. 10, "62, Savannah; Sept. 8; dis. 

June 15, '65, Washington. 
Wormuth. David. 27; Dec. 19, '63, Savannah; Dec. 28; dis. June 

15, '65, Washington. 
Wright, George L., 22; Jan. 2, '64, Volney; Jan. 4; d. Dec. 26, 

'64, Citv Point, Va. 
Wright. Martin, 24; Jan. 4, '64, Volney; Jan. 4; dis. May 18, '65. 

Norfolk. 
Wright. Pliilander. .33; Aug. 22. '62. Savannah; Sept. 8; wd. 

July 9. "64. Monocacy; dis. May .30. '65. 
Young. Edmund. 18; Aug. 20. '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; Corp., Feb. 

23, '64; Sergt., Oct. .30. '64; prom'oted 2d Lieut. 

Young. Henrv, 26; Aug. 14, '62. Galen; Sept. 8; deserted Nov. 
26, '62. 




CAPTAIN HUGH HUGHES. 
Company' 1. 



COMPANY I. 549 

COMPANY I. 

More tliau au.y nther one, "I" would be known as the Auburn 
company. Upou the musterin roll may be found two or three 
names from Sennett, eleven from Owasco, and the remainder 
are from the city. Captain Hughes gave the ball a start, and 
Lieuteuants Howard and Freeoff helped it along. 

The earliest enlistment recorded is that of Clarence Horton, 
July lOtli. followed on the 11th by that of William Cook, both 
of Auburn. A few more were enrolled in July, but the majority 
came in August, a very few coming in after the beginning of 
September. 

CAPTAINS. 

Hugh Hughes, 44; Aug. 25, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; rank from 

Aug. 25; dis. Nov. 12, "64. 
Philip R. Freeoff, from l.st Lieut., March 1, "65; rank from Nov. 

14; dis. May 15, '65. 

FIRST LIEUTENANTS. 

Orson, Howard. 24; Aug. 25, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; rank from 

Aug. 25; promoted Captain Co. E. 
Lvman C. Comstock, from 2d Lieut. Co. C, Feb. 6, '64; dis. May 

15, '65. 
George R. Watson, 22; Oct. 22, '64, Auburn; Oct. 22; rank from 

Sept. 28; trans. Co. D. 
Philip R. Freeoff, from 2d Lieut., Dec. 15, '64; rank from Nov. 

14; promoted Captain. 
Samuel F. Harris, from 2d Lieut., Dec. 22, '64; rank from Nov. 

12: M. O., July 6. '65. 
Benjamin J. Yard, returns from Co. F, June 26, '65; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 

SECOND LIEUTENANTS. 

Philip R. Freeoff, 34; Aug. 25, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; rank from 

Aug. 25; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Horace B. Babcock, 23; April 23, '64, Washington; April 23; 

promoted 1st Lieut., not mustered; dis. Dec. 21, '64; veteran; 

had served an enlistment in Co. E, 75th N. Y. Vols. 
Samuel F. Harris, from 1st Sergt., Nov. 30, "64; jiromoted 1st 

Lieut. 
Reuben Burton, from Sergt., Co. H, April 16, '64; trans, to Co. 

B. May 30. 'G4. 
John D. Robinson, from 1st Sergt.. March 1, '65; rank from Feb. 

3; trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; M. O. as 1st Lieut. 
David D. Becker, from private, Co. G, Feb. 18, '65; rank from 

Nov. 12. "64; M. O.. July 6. '65. 
Benjamin J. Yard, from private. May 23, '64; rank from April 

1, '64; promoted 1st Lieut. Co. F. 



550 NINTH NEW YOEK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

James A. Bowles, from Sergt., Co. H, Jan. 14, '65; rank from 
Nov. 29, '64; promoted 1st Lieut., Feb. 18, '65, not mustered; 
dis. March 29, '65. 

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. 

Abel, Martin, 19; Aug. 9, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Agen, Edward, 18; June 27, '63, Auburn; July 9; d. Jan. 28, '64, 

Fort Simmons. 
Anthony, George, 21; Dec. 22, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Anthony, Wilson, 21; Dec. 21, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Arlow, Robert, 23; Jan. 2, '64, Fort Simmons; Jan. 5; Sergt., 

May 1, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; Vet. navy. 
Babcociv, Charles E., 21; Aug. 23, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; trans. 

Feb. 19, '64, V. R. C. 
Backenstrass, John, 43; Aug. 19, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; trans. 

Feb. 19, '64, V. R. C. 
Barber, James M., 38; Dec. 30, '63, Springport; Dec. 31; d. Aug. 

9, '64, at home. 
Beach, Audrus N., 23; Aug 7, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

Sergt., Jan. 9, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Blauvelt, James R., 18; Aug. 18, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Jan. 9, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Blauvelt, Peter P., 43; Dec. 19, '63, Aurelius; Jan. 21, '64; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Blodgett, Charles M., 19; Aug. 14, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Jan. 9, '64: M. O., Julv 6, '65. 
Blowers. John L., 21; Dec. 23. '63. T^dyard; Dec. 30; wd. Oct. 

19, '64, ("cdar Creek; dis. May 27, '65. Elmira. 

Bowen, Aloiizo, 18; Aug. 13, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. June 

24. '65. 
Bresnlhan, Daniel, 18; Jan. 15, '63, Auburn; July 9; dis. Dec. 

20, '64, Washington. 

Brightmire, John, 33; Aug. 12, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O.. 

July 6, '65. 
Brown, John E., 21; Aug. 18, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; d. Jan. 3, 

63, Fort Reno. 
Brownini;. Jolui. :!6; June 29. '63. Svracuse; Julv 9; trans. June 

27. '(I.-), 2d N. Y. H. xV.; Vet. Co. H, 35th N. Y. Vols. 
Bulklcv, Andrew J., 22; Aug. 9, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; tran.s. 

Feb. 19, '64, V. R. C. 
Buich. John H.. 26; Dec. 22, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; wd. Oct. 

19, '64, Cedar Creek; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Burke. John. .SO; Dec. 22. '63. Waterloo; Dec. 22; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Carpenter, DeWitt C, 21; Dec. 22, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 



I 



COMPANY I. 



551 



Chapin, Philip W., 34; July 18, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; wd. March 

25, '65, Petersburg; dis. May 11, '65, Philadelphia. 
Clark, Orriu, I'J; July 15, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Clark, William. 21; April 27, '63, Auburn; April 27; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Clayton, Ellhu, 40; Dee. 28, '63, Ledyard; Dec. 28; trans. June 

* 27. '65, 2d K. Y. H. A. 
Connor, James O., 30; May 6, '63, Auburn; June 4; wd. Cedar 

Creek; trans, as Corp., Jan. 7, '65, V. R. C. 
Cook, James, 22; Dec. 19, '63, Montgomery; Dec. 20; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cook, William, 18; July 11, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., Dec. 2, 

'64; M. 0., July 6, '65. 
Coon, Oscar, 19; June 22, '63, Auburn; July 9; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Corcoran, Patrick, 24; Nov. 26, '63, Auburn; Dec. 2; wd. March 

25, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cowl, DeWitt P., 18; Aug. 3, '63, Syracuse; Aug. 3; trans. Feb. 

19, '64, V. R. C; Vet. Co. L, 4th N. Y. A. 
Crofoot, James H., 41; Dec. 23, '63, Aurelius; Dec. 29; dis. June 

30, '63. Washington. 
Crowley .Michael, 41; July 18, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Cullen. Patrick. 42; Dec. 21, '63, Auburn; Dec. 30; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Curtis, James, 20; July 27, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Cuvkendall, Martin, 21; Aug. 11, '62, Owasco; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

1st Sergt., March 1, '65; wd. April 6, '64; M. 0., July 6, '6.5. 
Darrow, Edward, 34; July 27, '62, Owasco; Sept. 8; deserted, 

no date. 
David, Lewis F., 21 ; Dec. 18, '63, Montgomery; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Dean, John E.. 18; Aug. 8, '62. Milan; Sept. 8; trans. Dec. 15, 

'64, field and staff, Sergt. Major. 
Dean, Norman, 26; Aug. 30, '64, Covert; Aug. 31, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Deyo, Charles G., 23; Dec. 24, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; wd. Oct. 

' 19, '64, Cedar Creek; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Dongas. Edward. 31; June 30, '63, Auburn; July 9; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Doran. Michael, 18; Nov. 13, '63, Auburn; Nov. 19; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Dovle, James, 20; Aug. 29, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

■ 6. '65. 

Doyle. John, 24; Dec. 25, '63, Auburn; Dec. 30; trans. June 

■ 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Dwver, Patrick, .32; Dec. 18, '63, Auburn; Dec. .30; trans. June 
■ 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 



562 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Edwards, John A., IS; Aug. 15, '64, Schenectady; Aug. 15; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Elson, Henrv, 18; Jan. 2, '64, Skaneateles; Jan. 2; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Ennis, Thomas. 4(1; Sept. 3, '62, Mentz; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Etts, Egbert M., 27; Dec. 22, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Etts, William H.. 33; Dec. 22. '63, Springport; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Farrell, Lock, 44; Aug. 16, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. Mar. 13, 

'63. 
Fend, John. 18; Aug. 11, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Ferguson, John T., 40; Jan. 4, "64. Springport; Jan. 4; trans. 

June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Fiero, George, 21; Dec. 15, '63, Moravia; Dec. 21; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Finlau, William, 25; July 22, '63, Auburn; Aug. 5; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A.; Vet. Co. D, 3d N. Y. A. 
Flanagan, John, 21; Dec. 23, '63, Auburn; Dec. 30; trans. Junej 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Flannery, Cornelius, 33; Aug. 19, "62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Sergt.; 

M. 6., July 6, '65. 
Flannery. Jerry, 26; Aug. 8, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; deserted 

April 24, '63. 
Fosmire. Charles, 18; Nov. 24, '63, Galen; Dec. 7; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Fowler, Walter, 23; Dec. 28, '63, Scipio; Dec. 30; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
French, George, 21; Aug. 25, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; k. Oct. 19, 

'64. Cedar Creek. 
Frye, Moses M., 21; July 27, '62, Owasco; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 26, 

'64. for promotion in U. S. C. T. 
Gallivan. Mortimer. 24; Aug. 30, '04, Niles; Sept. 11, 1 year; 

dis. June 28, '65. 
Gallivan. Patrick, 18; Aug. 26, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Garey, Charles W., .38; Jan. 4, '64, Geneva; Jan. 4; dis. July 1. 

'65, Washington. 
Garvey, James, ;{8; Dec. 22. '63, Auburn; Dec. 26; trans. June 

27, -G.-), 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gerrish. John C; 40; Aug. 3. '63. Auburn; Aug. 25; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.;A'et. Co. E. 3d N. Y. A. 
Godden. Stephen F.. .36; Aug. 11, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Graham. James, 21; June 23, '63, Syracuse; July 9; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gregor, Cyrus A., 18; June 19, '63, Syracuse; July 9; trans. 
June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 




COMPANY I. 

2nd Lieut J. D. Robinson. Capt. P. R. Freeofl. 1st Lieut, B. J. Yard. 
1st Lieut. H. B. Babcoek. Sergt. Major John E. Dean. J. R. Northcotl. 

Horace Osborn (F). 'Porter V. Palmer. H. E. Perkins and Alonzo Bowen. 



•Pllmer'8 dMth was the llrit in thu refimfnt, Sept. 19, 18CS. In hin picture he maMjuirailes in a liiuteiianfs coat. 



COMPANY I. 553 

Halev, Andrew, 25; Dec. 21, '63, Auburn; Jan. 21, "64; trans. 

June 27. '6!;. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hall. Charles. 18; Auj;. 11, "62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Sergt., Jan. 9, 

"64; M. O., July 6. '65. 
Hall, Charles, IS; Aug. 3. "63, Syracuse; Aug. 3; no M. O. 
Harris, Samuel F., 25; Aug. 4, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

Sergt., Sept. 17. '63; 1st Sergt., Jan. 19, '64; promoted 2d 

Lieut. 
Harris, William H., 18; June 30, '63, Syracuse; July 9; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Harris, William W., 32; Aug. 15, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

trans. Feb. 19, '64, V. E. C. 
Harwood, Charles, 23; Nov. 27, '63, Galen; Dec. 7; trans. June 

27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hausman. Augustus, 37; June 17, '63, Syracuse; July 9; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y'. H. A. 
Hawkins, Edwin E.. 22; July 21, '63, Auburn; Aug. 31; dis. July 

1. "65, Washington. 
Hibbard, Henry, 26; June 15. '63, Auburn; June 15; no M. O.; 

Vet. Co. g", 27th N. Y. Infantry. 
Hickev. John, 18; Aug. 14. '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., Jan. 9, 

'64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Hixon, Charles. 44; July 3, '6.3, Syracuse; July 9; dis. March 17, 

'64, Fort Simmons. 
Hodder, Nathaniel. 18; Dec. 12, '63, Auburn; Dee. 30; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hogan. Martin, 18; Aug. 22, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; absent, sick 

from Not. 1. '64. 
Horton. Clarence L., 21; Aug. 10, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Jan. 9. '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Howard, Michael, 40; Aug. 17, '63, Auburn; Aug. 31; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hoye, John, 45; March 3, "63, Auburn; March 5; prisoner May 

23, "64, Bowling Green, Va.; d. Aug. 23, "64. Andersonville. 
Huestis. Henry M., 24; Sept. 29, '63, Auburn; Nov. 5; dis. Sept. 

6, "64. Parole Camp, Annapolis. Md. 
Hyatt, Francis E., 19; Aug. 15, "62, Auburn; Sept. 8; date of 

M. O. not given. 
Hvde. James, 21; Jan. 4, '64, Harford; Jan. 4; trans. Jan. 19, 

"65. V. R. C. 
Ireland. John, 16; Julv 30. '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Mu.sician; 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 
James. Fetters, 21; July 2, '63, Syracuse; July 9; deserted, no 

date. 
Jewhurst. Joseph W.. 24; Aug. 9, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Sergt.; 

promoted 1st Lieut. Co. L. 
Jones, John L.. 1st, 18; Mav 27, '63, Auburn; June 19; trans. 

June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Jones. John L.. 2d. 21; Dec. 22, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 



554 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Karr, Augustus B., 18; April 2, '63, Wolcott; May 6; d. Feb. 18, 

'64, at home. 
Keenan, Thomas, 18; Dec. 18, '63, Aurelius; Dec. 26; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Kemp, Edward, 22; Dec. 19, '63, Montezuma; Jan. 19; d. Jan. 

27, '64, Fort Simmons. 
Lathrop, Jared R., 45; Dec. 21, '63, Lysander; Dec. 23; M. O., 

June 26, '65, PhiUidelphia. 
Lawler, Edward, 35; July 24, '63, Syracuse; Aug. 5; d. Aug. 10, 

'63, Fort Simmons, from sunstroke. 
Leddy, Michael, 18; Aug. 23, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Leo, Daniel, 23; Dec. 28, '63, Auburn; Dec. 29; deserted; not 

lion-hearted, in spite of his name. 
Low, Alvah, 44; Aug. 12, '62, Sennett; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Lynch, John, 23; Aug. 25, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Lynch, Morris, 21; Aug. 25, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Lynch, Thomas, 21; July 28, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Wagoner; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
McGrain, Lawrence, 20; Aug. 1, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

Sergt., Jan. 9, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
McGrain, Patrick, 19; Aug. 12, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Jan. 9. '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
McGuire, John, 25; Jan. 6, '64, Auburn; Jan. 15; wd. April 2, 

'64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Mclntyre, Joseph, 29; Feb. 9. '64, Syracuse; Feb. 9; no M. O. 
McLaughlin, Patrick, 39; Aug. 9, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; d. June 

n, '64, at Cold Harbor from exhaustion. 
McMillan, Edward, 28; Dec. 29, '63, Auburn; Jan. 4; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
McNamara, Cornelius, 26; Dec. 28, '63, Auburn; Dec. 29; wd. 

April 2, '64; dis. Oct. 13, '65, Albany. 
Manlev, Thomas, 26; Jan. 5, '64, Auburn; Jan. 5; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Menzio, James R., 44; Dec. 22. '63, Springport; Dec. 20; k. Oct. 

19, '64, Cedar Creek. 
Merry, Libbeus H., 24; Dec. 22, '63, Taylor; Dec. 22; dis. June 

.5, '65, Washington. 
Miles, Daniel L.. 21; Aug. 1, '63, Auburn; Aug. 25; trans. Jun« 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Miles, Enoch, 24; Aug. 1, '63, Auburn; Aug. 25; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; Vet. Co. T. 3d N. Y. A. 
Miles, Thomas. .37; Feb. 25, '64, Springport; Feb. 25; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Miller. Hiram H., 25; Dec. 22, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; no M. O. 
Milliman, Jnmes, 44; Dec. 28, '63, Springport; Dec. 28; dis. June 

6, "65, Frederick, Md. 



COMPANY I. 555 

Monroe, Willard F., 20; Oct. 31, '63, Auburn; Nov. 19; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Moreau, Felix, 22; June 12, '63, Syracuse; July 9; deserted, 

no date; unhappy Felix. 
Morgan, Charles A., "^37; Dec. 21, '63, Auburn; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Morgan, Jedediah S., 44; Aug. 29, '62, Auburn; Sept. 6; de- 
serted, no date. 
Mornan, Daniel. 42; July 26, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; trans. June 

22, '64. V. R. C. 
Mudge, Nelson, 21; July 27, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; trans. Feb. 

19, '64, V. R. C. 
Murphv, James, 18; Aug. 23, '64, Auburn; Aug. 23, 1 year; 

M.' O., July 6, '65. 
Murphy, Michael, 21; Aug. 3, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., Dec. 

9. "64; M. O., July 0, '65. 
Murray, Joseph. 36; Aug. 26, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; wd. April 2, 

'64, Petersburg; dis. May 31, '65. 
Nagell. Henry J., 27; Aug. 26, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Negus, John J., 22; June 22, '63, Auburn; July 9; trans. June 

27, '6.5, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Nichalson, Oswald, 44; Dec. 21, '63, Auburn; Dec. 31; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Nims, Morrison, 22; Aug. 15, '64, Schenectady; Aug. 15; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Northcott. Joseph R., 21; July 15, '63, Auburn; Aug. 5; trans. 

June 27, '6a, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Nugent, John, 1st, 44; Dec. 24, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; dis. 

Aug. 1, '65. Elmira. 
Nugent, John, 2d. 18; Aug. 9, '64, Conquest; Aug. 9, 1 year; 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Oaklev. Lester, 21; July 21, '62, Owasco; Sept. 8; M. O.. July 

6," '65. 
O'Bryne, John, 32; Dec. 26, '63. Owasco; Dec. 28; deserted, no 

date. 
O'Connor. Callahan, 38; Dec. 20, '63, Auburn; Dec. 23; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
O'Flaherty, Edward, 18; Aug. 18, '6.3, Auburn; Aug. 25; Corp., 

Dec. 24, '64; wd. Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek, and April 2, '65, 

Petersburg; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; was Sergt. 

at M. O. 
Oliver. Nathan C, 24; Jvly 27, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Sergt; 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Oliver, Orlando, .32; Dec. 22, '63, Taylor; Dec. 22; dis. May 9, 

'65, Washington; Vet. Co. A, 76th N. Y. Vols. 
O'Tool, Patrick, 28; Aug. 15, '62, Auburn; trans. Feb. 19, '64, 

V. R. C. 
Palmer, Porter V.. 19; July 29, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; d. Sept. 

19, '62, Washington; the first death in the regiment. 



556 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY AKTILLERY. 

Parker. Joseph, 25; Sept. 3, '64, Albany; Sept. 3, 1 year; M. O., 

Jnlv (!. "05. 
Parker,' Marion, 29; July 29, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; d. Aug. 2, 

'64, Washington. 
Patterson, Samuel. 29; July 21, '63, Auburn; Aug. 25; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Perkins, Henrv E., 19; March 27, '63, Auburn; May 6; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Phelan, John, 29; Mav 20, '63, Galen; June 9; trans. June 27, 

'65. 2d N. Y. H. a\ 
Piatt, Giles C, 33; Dee. 22, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Powell, Francis H., 18; June 19, '63, Auburn; Julv 9; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Powers, Edward, 21; Dec. 22, Springport; Dec. 30; trans. June 

27, -65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Reid, David P.. 25; Aug. 12, '62, Owasco; Sept. 8, Musician; 

M. O.. Julv 6. '65. 
Reish. John. 44; July 24, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Corp.; dis. July 

8, '63, Fort Simmons. 
Renahan. James, 19; Feb. 10, '64, Auburn; Feb. 10; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Renahan, Michael, 44; Aug. 11, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. March 

28. '63, Fort Simmons. 

Reynolds, John, 40; Feb. 11, '63, Auburn; Feb. 21; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Ribey, John, 32; Aug. 9. '62, Owasco; Sept. 8; d. Nov. 11, '64, 

of wounds received at Cedar Creek. 
Robinson, John D., 21; Aug. 6. '62. Sennett; Sept. 8, Corp.; Ist 

Sergt., Dec. 16, '64; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Ronald, John, 40; Aug. 5, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; d. March 11, 

'04, Fort Simmons. 
Runniil. Charles, 21; Dec. 22, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Ryan, John. 32; Dec. 26, '63, Owasco; Dec. 26; deserted, no date. 
Rvan. Thomas. 18; Dec. 31, '63, Auburn; Dec. 31; trans. June 

27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Ryan. William. 1st, 29; July 26, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., 

Julv 6. "65. 
Rvan. William. 2d. 28; Sept. 1, '64, Auburn; 1 vear; M. O., 

Julv 6. '65. 
Savers. Bennett. 23; April 6, '63, Auburn; June 4; k. Oct. 19, 

" '64, Cedar Creek. 
Sheldon, Jacob N., 38; Sept. 6, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. June 

28. '65. 

Shelinburg, Peter, 25; Aug. 12, '62, Owasco; Sept. 8; wd. Oct. 

19. '64. Cedar Creek; dis. July 14, '65. 
Sheppard. David. 44; Dec. 22. 'G3." Springfield; Dec. 30; no M. O. 
Sholes, William, 43; Dec. 23, '63, Auburn; Dec. 30; no M. O. 



COMPANY I. 557 

Simmons, George, 42; Dec. 22, 'G3, Springport; Dec. 30; trans. 
June 27. "Go, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Sinclair, Frank A., 28; Sept. 4, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Sergt.; 
promoted Captain Co. L. 

Sinclair, William W., 18; Aug. 1, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; pro- 
moted 2d Lit'Ut. Co. L. 

Smith, James, 31; Dec. 21, '63, Ledyard; Dec. 21, Artificer; 
trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Smith. Johnson, 22; Aug. 23, '64, Springport; Aug. 24, 1 year; 
M. O., July 6, "65. 

Smith, Joseph "r., 44; Dec. 22, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; d. Nov. 

1, '64, from wounds received at Cedar Creek. 

Smith. Martin, 21; Aug. 11, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, "65. 
Smith, Polhemus, 24; Dec. 21, '63, Ledyard; Dec. 21; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Steinmetz, Aaron R.. 30; June 17, '63, Syracuse; Aug. 5; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Stickles, Gilbert L., 21; July 9, '63, Syracuse; July 9; trans. 

June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Sullivan. Michael, 19; Isov. 11, '63, Auburn; Dec. 2; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Swart, James H., 18; Aug. 11, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., Dec. 

24, '64; M. O., July 6, "65. 
Sykes. William, 20; Mav 2.3, '63, Auburn; June 4; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Thompson, Edwin, 21; Aug. 9, '64, Conquest; Aug. 9; no M. O. 
Thompson. Loren, 21; Dec. 22, "63, Springport; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Thompson, Oscar. 29; Jan. 31, "64. Sijringport; Jan. 31; wd. Apr. 

2, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Thompson, Oscar B., 27; Dec. 24, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; no 

M. O. 
Thompson, Sarel. 44; Dec. 22, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; no M. O. 
Thomson. Orsemus, 21; Dec. 28, '63, Springport; dis. Jan. 17, 

"66. Elmira; the very last to be mustered out. 
Thorn. Alexander. 44; June 29, '63, Syracuse; July 9; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Thurlow, James, 21; Aug. 23, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., Mar. 

1, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Tompkins. Thomas, 31; Dec. 18, '63, Auburn; Dec. 23; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Truss. Hiram. 45; Jan. 4. '64, Syracuse; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Turner. Charles M.. 23; Aug. 11, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 

20. "63, Fort Reno. 
ITlrich. Adolph, 22; June 2, '63, Syracuse; July 19; deserted, no 

date. 
Van Guilder. Charles, 28; Aug. 14, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Jan. 9, '64; M. O.. July 6, '65. 



558 NINTH NEW YOEK HBAVr ARTILLERY. 

Van Middlesworth, Isaac, 21; Dec. 19, '63, Owasco; Dec. 28; 

wd. Oct. 19. "64, Cedar Creek; dls. May 3, "64, Philadelphia. 
Waldron, Aarou. 19; Dec. 22, '63, Skaneateles; Dec. 22; dis. May 

2G, "65, Washington. 
Waldron, Augustine, 23; Aug. 11, "62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Jan. 9, '64; M. O.. July 6, "65. 
Waldron, Ephraim, 29; Aug. 11, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 

23, '63. 
Waldron, Svlvester, 26; Aug. 11, "62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Wallace, Joseph J., 27; Aug. 11, "62, Owasco; Sept. 8, Artificer; 

wd. April 2, '65, Petersburg; d. April 3 of wounds. 
Wallace, Martin, IS; Nov. 27, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 2; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wallace, Thomas. IS; Aug. 1, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; d. Oct. 17, 

'63, Fort Simmons. 
Wallace, William J., 25; Aug. 12, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

Sergt.. Dec. 24. "64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Welch, Clarence, IS; June 9, '63, Auburn; June 9; prisoner 

Sept., '64, Shenandoah Valley; dis. May 22. '65, Annapolis. 
Wendover, John V., 44; Dec. 28, '63, Auburn; Dec. 29; wd. 

twice Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek; had leg crushed by fall of 

barracks, July, '6.5, Washington; trans. June 27, "65, 2d 

N. Y. H. A. 
Williams, Gordon, 26; June 29, '63, Syracuse; July 9; deserted, 

no date. 
Williamson, William, 34; Aug. 9, '62, Owasco; Sept. 8, Corp.; 

d. Dec. 9, '64, Auburn. 
Willis, Wesley, IS; Aug. 24, '62, Fleming; Sept. 8; dis. Feb. 23, 

'63, Fort Simmons. 
Winegar, Lewis, 21; Dec. 22, '63, Springport; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Winters, Joseph, 31; Aug. 12, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Worden. Charles, 26; Aug. 12, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; Sergt., 

Jan. 9, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Yard, Benjamin J., 44; Dec. .30, '6.3, Springport; Dec. 30; pro- 
moted 2d Lieut.; had served in Co. K, .3d N. Y. A. 
Fawger, William B.; Dec. 21. Springport; Dec. 30; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Young, Edwin, 39; Aug. 26, '64, Owasco; Aug. 26, 1 year; no 

M.O. 
Young, Henry H., 20; Aug. 6, '62, Owasco; Sept. 8; d. Feb. 6, 

'64, Georgetown, D. C. 

COMPANY K. 

Companv K was composite. Perhaps the best account of its 
beginning is found in the sketch of Captain Squyer's life {vide 
page 440, but it is quite in place here to state that the last 




COMPANY K. 



Isl Lieut. Geo. W Swift. l.st Lieut. I'hilip Sturge. 

Capt DeoDis Flynn. 
John CoUigan. W G. Ducketl. Hosp. Steward ind liat. 



COMPANY K. 559 

company of the original ten had men from both Cayuga and 
Wayne,' though the mass of them were from the towns of Ira 
and Galen. 

Ira came with the captain and Galen with 1st Lieutenant 
Dennis Flynn. There may have been half a dozen men from 
western Wayne, but Clyde gave the great part of the county's 
showing. The village thought a deal of the young lieutenant, 
and gave him a sword and equipments when he went away. 
The rallying i)f Ira around Captain Squyer was a pleasant sight, 
and the popularity of these officers never waned. The second 
lieutenancy fell to George P. Knapp, also of Cayuga. 

CAPTAINS. 

Irvin Squyer, .32; Aug. 23, "62, Ira; Sept. 8; rank from Aug. 27; 

wd. June 1 and 7, '64, Cold Harbor; promoted Major. 
Dennis E. Flvnn. from 1st Lieut., Oct. 15, '64; rank from Sept. 

15; M. O'., July 6, '65. 

FIRST LIEUTENANTS. 

Dennis E. Flynn, 30; Aug. 23, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; rank from 

Aug. 27; promoted Captain. 
George P. Knapp, 19; from 2d Lieut, March 17, '64; dis. March 

28, "65. 
Philip Sturge, from 2d Lieut., Nov. 19, '64; rank from Sept. 12; 

resigned, Feb. 2, '65, on account of wounds received at 

Cedar Creek while acting Adjutant. 
Lendell H. Bigelow, from Sergt., Co. F, March 18 '65; wd. April 

2. "65; rank from March 10; trans. June 27. '()."). 2d N. Y. H. 
A.; M. O. as Captain. 

George W. Swift, from 2d Lieut., March 1, '65; rank from Feb. 

3, '65; trans, to Co. F March 4, '65. 

SECOND LIEUTENANTS. 

George P. Knapp, 19; Aug. 23, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; rank from 
Aug. 27; promoted 1st Lieut. 

Stephen V. K. Cale, from Sergt., Feb. 17, '64; resigned May 6, 
'64; also in second enlistment commissioned Dec. 10, '64; 
d. of wounds April 16, '65. 

Philip Sturge, trans, from Co. G as 2d Lieut, May 17, '64; pro- 
moted 1st Lieut. 

George E. Clow, from Sergt., Co. F, Feb. 20, '65; rank from 
Jan. 20; M. O., July 6, '65. 

George W. Swift, from Sergt., Co. F, March 1, '65; rank from 
Feb. 4, '65; promoted 1st Lieut. 

Oscar A. Foote, from Sergt., Feb. 3, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. 

Abbott, Hiram O., 28; Aug. 29, '64, Ira; Aug. 29, 1 year; trans. 
June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 



660 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Abbott, Orrin, 23; Dec. 14, '63, New Haven; dis. July 26, '65, 

Rochester. 
Abrauis, Andrew J., 31; Aug. 20, '62, Ira; Sept. 8, Corp.; lost 

lefj, June 22. '64, before Petersburg; dis. Feb. 25, '65. 
Albright, Levi, 27; Aug. 13, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; dis. May 15, '65, 

Baltimore. 
Allen, Eli, 18; Dec. 21, '03, Galen; Dec. 29; wd. June 1, '64, 

Cold Harbor; trans. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Allen, James, 44; Aug. 20, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; d. Aug. 4. '63, 

Fort Mansfield, from accidental gunshot wound in the head 

July 27. 
Allen, William M., 38; Aug. 26, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; wd. June, 

'G4, Cold Harbor; dis. May 13, '65. 
Austin, Benjamin, 22; Jan. 4, '64, Cuyler; Jan. 4; wd. and pris- 
oner Dec. 31, '64, Petersburg; dis. June 27, '65; Vet. Co. H. 

23d N. Y. Vols. 
Autenbury, George, 44; July 13, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; k. Oct. 19, 

'64, Cedar Creek. 
Baldwin, Anson, 19; Sept. 1, '64, Ira; Sept. 1, 1 year; prisoner 

Dec. 31, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Baldwin, John T., 18; Aug. 29, '64, Ira; Aug. 30, 1 year; d. Nov. 

28. '64, Baltimore. 
Baldwin, Samuel, 45; Aug. 29, '64, Ira; Aug. 30, 1 year; k. Oct. 

19, '04. Cedar Creek. 
Baldwin, William H., 25; Aug. 29, '64, Ira; Aug. 29, 1 year; 

wd. Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek; dis. Sept. 6, '65. 
Ball, Henry, 21; July 20. '62, Galen; Sept. 8; M. 0., July 6, '65. 
Barns, Stephen, 24;'Feb. 9, '63, Galen; Feb. 9; wd. Cold Har- 
bor; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Barrett, Thomas, 40; Feb. 11, '63, Galen; Feb. 11; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Beers, George, 22; Nov. 11, '63, Syracuse; Nov. 12; deserted 

April 9, '64. 
Benjamin, David, 22; July 18, '62, Lvons; Sept. 8; dis. March 

21, '63. 
Benton, Frank L., 20; Sept. 13, '64, East Bloomfield; Sept. 13, 

1 vear; dis. June 15, '65. 
Betls. Rid P., 18; Dec. 14, '63, Savannah; Dec. 29; k. July 9, '64, 

Monocacy. 
Bivius, James, 25; Aug. IS, '62, Galen, in Co. H: Sept. 8, Corp.; 

trans, to K Dec. 18, '62; trans, field and statT. cliief bugler. 
Black, Cortez, 27; Jan. 4, '64, Clay; Jan. 4; deserted Oct. 18, '64; 

a black deed. 
Black, Oscar D., 30; Dec. 31, 63, Syracuse; Dec. 31; k. July 9, 

'64, Monocacy. 
Blake, f;iiarlos R.. 24; Aug. 31, '64, Macedon; Sept. 3, 1 year; 

M. O., Julv 6, '65. 
Blake, Lewis M., 18; Aug. 13, '62, Ira; Sept. S; d. Aug. 12, '63, 

Fort Gaines. 



COMPANY K. 561 

Blake, William, 24; Jan. 21 '64, Eaton; Jan. 21; trans, to 16th 

Regt.. V. R. C. 
Boudiette, Joseph, 33; Dec. 26, '63, Oswego; Dec. 26; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Bovee, William H., 23; July 28, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; wd. acci- 
dentally at Fort Bunker Hill; M. O., July 6, '65; also borne 

as Dudley W. Boyce. 
Bowman, Edward, 18; Jan. 2, '64, Galen; Jan. 2; wd. June, '64, 

Cold Harbor; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Bowman, Walter, IS; Jan. 2, 'tu. Galea; Jan. 2; wd. Sept. 19, 

'64; trans. June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
BoTce, Peter, 18; Dec. 21, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Bracey, Hiram, 24; Dec. 22, '63, New Haven; Dec. 22; prisoner 

Dec. 31, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Bradley, William, 40; Aug. 26, '62, Auburn; Sept. 8; dis. May 

12, '64. 
Brewer, Thomas, 36; Feb. 6, "63, Galen; Feb. 6; di.s. Apr. 16. '63. 
Briggs, Philip, 21; Oct. 31, '63, Auburn; Nov. 24; Corp., Feb. 

26, '64; Sergt., Aug. 29, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. 
H. A.; M. O. finally as 2d Lieut.; Vet. Co. I, 3d N. Y. A. 

Brown. George, 44; Feb. 11, '64, Syracuse; Feb. 11; no M. O. 
Burdick, Ira W., 27; Dec. 23, '63, Spafford; Dec. 23; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; Vet. Co. D, 76th N. Y. Vols. 
Burke, Thomas. 21; Dec. 7, '63, Savannah; Dec. 7; Corp.. Dec. 

18, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Burns, John, 21; June 29, Galen; June 29; deserted Julv 27, '64. 
Burton, Alexander. 32; Aug. 21, '62, Galen; Sept. S; M. O., 

, July 6, '65. 
Button, William, 44; Jan. 1. '63, Auburn; Jan. 1; murdered near 

Aqueduct Bridge, Georgetown, Dec. 19, '63. 
Byron, Annis, 34; Dec. 26, '63, Oswego; Dec. 26; prisoner Dec. 

31, '64; drowned April 24, '65, steamer Black Diamond.* 



♦Nothing in the preparation of this book has occasioned more search- 
ing than this Black Diamond incident. The solution is had in the fol- 
loT\'ing despatch to a Baltimore paper of April 26th : 

Fortress Monroe, April 25, 1865. 

Yesterday morning at half-past twelve, the ship Massachusetts, 
carrying convalescents and paroled prisoners, collided with the small 
barge propeller, Black Diamond, used as a picket boat, at anchor about 
half a mile from Blackistone Island. The bows of the Massachusetts 
were badly stove in, andher people, panic-stricken, seized planks, etc., 
and sprang into the water. The Black Diamond sank in less than three 
minutes. Capt. J. M. Holmes of the Veteran Reserve was in command 
of the men. He thought fifty men lost their lives. 

This island is a lighthouse station, east side of the Potomac, several 
miles above its mouth. Had the men remained on board the Blassa- 
chusetts, none of them would have been harmed; but there is no rule 
against panics. The death list included Byron, Gardner and Harrington 
from this company. 
36 



562 NINTH NEW TORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Caggv, Pierce, 22; Nov. 30, '63, Syracuse, in Co. L; Nov. 30; 

trans. Feb. 6, '64, to Co. K; Corp., May 1, '63; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Veteran. 
Gain, Thomas, 28; Aug. 21, '62, Galen; Sept. 8, Corp.; prisoner 

Dec. 31. '64. Weldon R. R.; dis. June 21, '65, Annapolis. 
Gale, Stephen V. R., 44; Aug. 26, '62, Galen; Sept. 8, Sergt; 

promoted 2d Lieut. Having resigned May 6, "64, he appears 

to have enlisted again from Camillus, Sept. 3, '64, for one 

year, and is recorded as dying of wounds Aju'll 16, '6.j. 
Carpenter, George W., 18; Aug. 11, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Carris, Lewis, 23; Aug. 19, '64, Sterling; Sept. 1, 1 year; M. O., 

Julv 6, '65. 
Carter, John, 26; July 13, '62, Galen; Sept. 8, Corp.; deserted 

Feb. 14, '64. 
Chase, John, 44; no descriptive list; dis. June 19, '6.5, Wash- 
ington. 
Church, Warner, 44; July 21, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; wd. July 9, 

'64, Monocacy; dis. Aug. 7, '65. 
Clark, Charles M., 18; Aug. 13, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; d. July 23, '64, 

from wounds received July 9 at Monocacy. 
Clark, Zachariah, 18; Dec. 31, '63, Palermo; Dec. 31; d. Aug. 22, 

'64, hospital. 
Cole, Jeremiah, 43; Jan. 13, '64, Eaton; Jan. 13; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Coleman, Albert, 18; Mar. 4, '63, Galen; Mar. 4; k. July 9, "64, 

Monocacy. 
CoUer, Cornelius, 44; May 4, '63, Ira; May 4; dis. Feb. 7, '65, on 

account of wounds. 
CoUigan, John, 22; Sept. 12, '64, Macedon; Sept. 12, 1 year; 

Corp., Dec. IS, '64; prisoner before Petersburg, Dec. 31, '64; 

M. O., Julv 6, '65. 
Conover, John, 21; Aug. 28, '64, Ira; Aug. 29, 1 year; M. 0., 

July 6, '65. 
Coon, William H. H., 18; Dec. 21, '63, Elbridge; Dec. 21; wd. 

Cold Harbor; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cooper, Barringer. 38; Sept. 3, '64, Galen; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Cooper, Stephen, 15; April 4, '63, Galen; April 4; trans. June 

27, '6.5, 2d N. Y. H. A.; the same name occurs as enlisting 

Julv .30, '62, but was rejected. 
Corbin. Nathaniel L.. .33; Aug. 13, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; Corp., April 

26. '64;M. O., July 6, '65. 
Cormick, John, 42; Aug. 18, '62, Galen; drowned Sept. 5, '62, 

Clvde. 
Couch, Henry, 26; Dec. 29, '63, Cuyler; Dec. 29; k. June 1, '64, 

Cold Harbor. 
Crock, Edward, 44; Jan. 1, '64, Mexico; Jan. 1; dis. June 6, '65, 

Frederick, Md. 



COMPANY K. 563 

Crowell. Daniel, 27; Aug. 25, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; Corp., March 

6, '65; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Culver, Alpha ^ ., 21;"^ Dec. 19, '63, Cuyler; Dec. 19; d. March 9, 

'64, Fort Mansfield. 
Cunningham, Thomas, 28; Oct. 8, '63, Palmyra; Nov. 16; Corp., 

May 1, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Curran, Patrick, 27; Dec. 16, '63, Seneca Falls; Dec. 16; dis. 

June 19, '65, Washington. 
Davis, Caleb, 31; Sept. 1, '64, Huron; Sept. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Dean, Robert, 44; Dec. 17, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; dis. Feb. 24, '65. 
Degolver. Edward. 30; Aug. 24, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; d. Jan. 6, 

'64, Fort Mansfield. 
DeGraflf, John P., 39; Aug. 31, '64, Ira; Aug. 31, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, "65. 
Deroser, Alexander, 28; Dec. 26, '63, Oswego; Dec. 26; k. July 

9, '64, Monocacy. 
Derosier, Charles, 30; Jan. 16, '64, Lebanon; Jan. 16; wd. Cold 

Harbor; dis. June 22, '65. 
Derosier, Francis A., 33; Jan. 16, '64, Lebanon; Jan. 16; no 

M. O. 
Dibble. Ira, Jr., 45; Aug. 30, '64, Moravia; Aug. 30, 1 year; dis. 

July 2, '65, Fairfax Seminary. 
Dipley, Charles. 19; Dec. 4, '63, in Co. L; Dec. 4; trans, to Co. K 

Feb. 26, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Dockendorf, Matherson, 26; Sept. 12, '64, Schenectady; Sept. 12, 

1 year; dis. Julv 24, '65, York, Penn. 
Donohue. James, 26; Aug. 20. '62, Galen; Sept. 8; d. Sept. 16, 

'62, Galen. 
Donovan, James, 21; Dec. 2, '63, Galen, in Co. L; Dec. 2; trans. 

to Co. K Feb. 6, '64; dis. May 27, '65. 
Downs, Michael, 26; Aug. 21, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; d. March 2, 

'65. Annapolis, Md.; also carried as k. at Monocacy July 

9. '64. 
Dovle, Michael, 39; Sept. 25, '63. Galen; Nov. 25; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Driscoll, David H., 25; Aug. 18, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; wd. Cold Har- 
bor; M. O.. July 6. '65. 
Driskell, Daniel, .38; Jan. 4, '64, Oswego; Jan. 5; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Dubovs, Dudlev. 32; Aug. 25, '62. Galen; Sept. 8; wd. Cold 

Harbor; M. O., Julv 6, '65. 
Duckett, Benjamin E.,'22; Aug. 11, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Duckett, Walter G., 21; Aug. 22, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; promoted 

field and staff, hospital steward; prisoner at Monocacy and 

escaped; dis. Aug. 10, '64. 
Dupros, Edmund; 18; Dec. 29, '63, Oswego; Dec. 29; d. June 4, 

'64, White House Landing, from wounds received at Cold 

Harbor. 



564 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLEEY. 

Dwyer, Peter, 18; March 25, '63, Galen; March 25; dis. May 

6, '63. 
Ebert, Joseph, 19; Jan. 2, '64, Oswego; Jan. 2; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Eddv, Henrv D., 41; Nov. 14, '63, Syracuse, in Co. L; Dec. 7; 

trans. Feb. 6, '64, to Co. K; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. 

H. A. 
Failing, John F., 20; Aug. 16, '62, Lyons; Sept. 8; vid. field and 

staiT, hospital steward. 
Fairweather, Thomas. 24; Oct. 26, '63, Syracuse; Nov. 5; Corp., 

Feb. 26, '64; prisoner July 9, '64, Monocacy; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Fall, Giles, 18; Jan. 1, '64, Schroeppel; Jan. 4; prisoner Dec. 31, 

'64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Fall, Orrin W., 19; Jan. 4, '64, Schroeppel; Jan. 4; d. June 29, 

'64, Washington, from wounds received at Cold Harbor. 
Fish, Charles E., 23; Jan. 5, '64. Galen; Jan. 5; dis. Dec. 27, '64, 

on account of wounds received before Petersburg. 
Flanders, William, 27; Nov. 8, "63, Galen, in Co. L; Nov. 19; 

trans, to Co. K Feb. 6. '64; deserted Juue 10, "64. 
Foley, Timothy, 22; Aug. 18. '62, Galen; Sept. 8; dis. as Sergt., 

Mav 20, '65. 
Foote. Oscar A., 18; Aug. 11, '62, Ira; Sept. 8, Corp.; Sergt., 

Sept. 8, '63; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Freeman, Calvin R., 37; Aug. 27, '64, Ira; Aug. 29, 1 year; dis. 

June 15, '65. 
Fuller, Henry, 20; Dec. 23, '63, New Haven; Dec. 23; d. Oct. 19, 

'64, on flag-of -truce boat New York, en route to Annapolis; 

had been prisoner. 
Gannon. Patrick, 27; Sept. 23, '64, Rochester; Sept. 28, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Garrity, Patrick, 42; Aug. 25, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; d. June 14, 

'64. from wounds received June 4 at Cold Harbor. 
Gardner, Jerome W., 20; Dec. 16, "63. Palermo; Dec. 16; pris- 
oner Dec. 31, '64; drowned April 24, '65, steamer Black 

Diamond. 
Gelligan, William, 28; Dec. 21, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 21; deserted 

April 10, '64. 
Gibson, Daniel, 21; June 10, '63, Syracuse; June 10; dis. Sept. 

27, '65. 
Gibson, Sevmour, 25; Oct. 31, '63, Svracuse; Nov. 24; trans. 

Jun(' 27. "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gififord, William D., 22; Dec. 21, '63, Ira; Jan. 4, '64; k. July 9, 

'64, Monocacy. 
Golden, Thomas, 44; July 20, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 

Gordon, John, — ; Jan. 8, '63, Washington. D. C; Jan. 8. Ord- 
nance Sergt.; no M. O. 
Gort. Truman, 21; April 4, '63, Galen; April 4; deserted Aug. 

7, 63; anything but a true man. 



COMPANY K. 565 

Gray, Samuel P., i?>; Dec. 24, "(W, Cato; Jan. 4; prisoner Dec. 

'31, "64; trans. June 27, T.5, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gregory. Charles, 38; Aug. 10, '02, Ira; Sept. 8; dis. Jan. 13, "63. 
Green, 'DeWitt C, 24; Aug. 11, "02, Ira; Sept. 8; M. 0., July 

6, "(55. 
Groom, Volney B., 30; Aug. 31, '64, Ira; Sept. 2, 1 year; dis. 

July 13, '6".5, Philadelphia. 
Guernsey, Henry, 32; Aug. 22, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; dis. Jan. 25, '64. 
Hadeock. Dennis, 30; Aug. 20, '64, Brutus; Aug. 29, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Hammond. Georije, 26; Aug. 11, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; Corp., Feb. 11, 

"64; Sergt.. May 1, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Harrington. William, 24; Dec. 16, '63, New Haven; Dec. 16; 

prisoner Dec. 31, '64; drowned April 24, '65, steamer Black 

Diamond. 
Hebard, Henrv, 21; June 17, '63, Auburn; June 17; deserted 

July 29, '63. 
Hendrick. Patrick, 34; Jan. 18, '64, Lebanon; Jan. 18; wd. Cold 

Harbor; d. Dec. IS, '64. Rochester. 
Hickev, Michael, 44; Dec. 22, '63, Skaneateles; Dec. 22; dis. 

Jan. 12. '6,n. 
Hills, Hiram, 32; Dec. 29, '63, Cuyler; Dec. 29; prisoner July 9, 

'64, Monocacy; d. Nov. 23, '64^, Danville, Va. 
Hilton. J. Philip. 33; Jan. 4, '64, Sharon; Jan. 4; wd. Sept. 19, 

'64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Howking, Elizur, age not given; Aug. 28, '64, Ira; Aug. 29, 1 

vear; d. Jan. 19, '65, field hospital. 
HowVv, Thomas, 35; Aug. IS, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; k. July 9, '64, 

Monocacy. 
Hulett, Elmer, .35; Aug. 10, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; deserted Nov. 27, 

'63. 
Humphrev. Lafavette, 22; Aug. 19. '62, Galen; Sept. 8; Corp., 

Feb. il. '64; Sergt., Dec. IS, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Hutchins. Alfred, 32; Aug. 25, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; dis. March 

21, '63. 
Hutchins, Andrew J., 26; July .30, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; pris- 
oner Julv 9, "64. Monocacv; dis. June 13, '65, Annapolis. 
Ide, Daniel, IS; Dec. 26, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 26; k. Dec. 30, '64, 

picket line before Petersburg. 
Jackson, Andrew, 44; Aug. 29, '64, Auburn; Aug. 29, 1 year; 

prisoner Dec. 31, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
James. John F.. 20; Dec. 21. '63, Palermo; Dec. 21; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Johnson. Calvin C 17; Dec. 28. '63. Lysander; Dec. 28; no M. O. 
Kelley. James, 20; Dec. 20. '63, Fayette; Dec. 29; dis. June 9, 

'64. Baltimore. 
Kevand, John, 22; Jan. 2, '62. Sharon; Jan. 2; Sergt., June 24, 

'65; trans. June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Kiefer. Barnetto. 38; Sept. 4, '62, Galen; Sept. S; k. Sept. 19, '64, 
Winchester. 



568 



NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 



Killy, Lawrence, 18; Dec. 16, '63, Phelps; Dec. 26; d. April 30, 

'65, Phelps. 
Kilmer, Ezra W., 25; Aug. 14, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; trans. V. R. C, 

no date. 
Kilmer, William A., 33; Aug. 14, "62, Ira; Sept. 8; d. March 8, 

'64, Fort Mansfield. 
King, Andrew J., 21; Dec. 12, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; wd. Cold 

Harbor; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; Yet. Co. G, 

8th N. Y. Cav. 
King, Obadiah, 23; Aug. 11, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; Corp., Feb. 18, '63; 

Sergt., Oct. 23, '64; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Kinsella, John, 26; Aug. 14, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; Corp., no date; 

Sergt., Sept. 8; wd. Sept. 19, '64, Winchester; dis. June 17, 

'65. 
Kline, ^'alentiue, 28; Sept. 6, '64, Wolcott; 1 year; dis. June 26, 

'65, Washington. 
KtIc, John, 35: Nov. 11, '63, Syracuse; Nov. 12; deserted March 

28. '64. 
Lawrence, George, 44; Nov. 27, '63, Syracuse, in Co. L; Dec. 2; 

trans, to K Feb. 6, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Lee, James, 33; Dec. 18, '63, Ira; Jan. 2, '64; d. June 11, '64, 

from wounds received at Cold Harbor. 
Livingstone, George, 27; Aug. 25, '64, Ira; Sept. 2, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
McDougal. Samuel N., 43; Dec. 31, '63, Galen; Dec. 31; k. June 

1, '64, Cold Harbor. 
McDougal, William T., 18; March 9, '63, Galen; March 9; dis. 

Mav 15, '65. 
Mack, Philander, 27; March 25, '63, Galen; March 25; deserted 

May 7, '63. 
Mclvennev. Luke, 44; Dec. 10, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 14; trans. 

June"27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
McKnight, Micliael, 35; July 21, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; prisoner 

Dec. 31, "64; M. O., July"6, '65. 
McLeod. Peter, 18; Dec. 21, '63, Lysander; Dec. 21; d. July 13, 

'64. lialtimore. 
MclMastei-, John S., 29; Aug. 23, '62, Ira; Sept. 8, 1st Sergt.; 

promoted 1st Lieut. Co. G. 
Mann, George, 40; Nov. 15, '63, Auburn; Nov. 24; d. July 27, 

'63, Frederick, Md., from wounds received at Monocacy; 

Yet. Co. H, 111th N. Y. Vols. 
Marion, Lewis. 27; Dec. 26, '63, Oswego; Dec. 26; d. Sept. 3, '64, 

Oswego; Yet. Co. E, 3.5th N. Y. Vols. 
Mead. Jeremiah. 35; Aug. 25. '62. Galen; Sept. 8; k. July 9. '64, 

Monocacv. 
Miller, Pice, 44; Sept. 13, '64, Sodus; Sept. 14, 1 year; d. Feb. 

9. '65, City Point. 
Minev, Frederick, 37; Sept. 1, '63, Lyons; Nov. 19; deserted Apr. 

.30. '64. 
Mintonve. Elbert. 20; Aug. 29, '64, Ira; .\ug. 29. 1 year; d. Dec. 

9. '64, Citv Point. 



COMPANY K. 



667 



Mitchell, Edward, 27; Aug. 11, '62, Williamson; Sept. 8; de- 
serted Sept. 11, '62. 
Monroe, Caleb N.. 22; July 13, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; d. April 7, 

'65, Baltimore. 
Morgan, Patrick J.. 24; Aug. 18, '62, Galen; Sept 8, Sergt.; 1st 

Sergt., Feb. 25, '65; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Moriarty, Michael, 27; Aug. 25, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; dis. June 19, 

'65, Frederick, Md. 
Morris, Clark, 34; Aug. 20, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Morrison, Dennis, 25; Dec. 12, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 17; Corp., 

May 1, '65; trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Morser,' Jacob, 47: Sept. 16, Williamstown; Sept. 17, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Mosher, James A.. 32; Aug. 20, '62, Ira; Sept. 8, Sergt.; trans. 

Jan. 21, '64, V. R. C. 
Moss, Charles F., 18; Aug. 13, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; d. Sept. 18, '64, 

hospital, Fort Reno. 
Mulany. Wilson H., 44; Dec. 24. '6.3, Galen; Dec. 29; dis. March 

15, '65; borne also as Melaney. 
Murray, Michael, 38; Dec. 2, '63. Syracuse; Dec. 28; trans. June 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Mvres. Anthony, 43; Jan. 4, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d is\ Y. H. A. 
Nichols, Alvah, .32; Dec. 18, '63, Ira; Jan. 2, '64; dis. Jan. 31, '65. 
Norton, William, 22; Sept. 12, '64, Hopewell; Sept. 15, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
O'Brien, Marcus, IS; July 9, '63, Galen; July 9; deserted Feb. 

14. '64. 
Olds, James, 38; Jan. 14, '64, Auburn; Jan. 15; prisoner July 9, 

'64, Monocacv; trans. June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Owens, Lucius, 18; Jan. 13, '63, Galen; Jan. 13; trans. Dec. 27, 

'64, V. R. C. 
Page, F. Webster, 18; Dec. 19, '63, Fabius; Dec. 19; d. March 

26, '64, Fort Mansfield. 
Parsons, Mvron, 27; Nov. 17, '63, Galen; Nov. 19; deserted Mar. 

24. '64.* 
Peckham, George H., 18; Dec. 21, '63. New Haven; Dec. 21; 

prisoner Dec. 31. "64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Pendleton, William, 21; Nov. 4, '63, Auburn, in Co. L; Nov. 12; 

trans, to K Feb. 6, '64; deserted June 10, '64. 
Penner, Adelbert, 18; Jan. 4, '64, Palermo; Jan. 4; k. July 9, 

'64, Monocacy. 
Pero. Donti. .35; Jan. 16, '64, Eaton; Jan. 16; dis. June 13. '65. 
Pettie. Edgar C.. 18; Nov. 18. '63, Auburn; Dec. 2; prisoner at 

Monocacv; trans. -June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Phillips, Nathan, 26; Sept. 16, '64, Williamson; Sept. 16. 1 year; 

absent sick at M. O. 
Pierce. Charles O.. 23; Aug. 11. '62, Ira; Sept. 8; Corp.. Feb. 11, 
'64; prisoner at Monocacy; dis. June 30, '65. Elmira. 



568 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Pinder, Owen, IS; Nov. 23, '63, Syracuse; Nov. 23; trans. June 

27, 60, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Prichard, Allen B., 34; Aug. 11, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Prine. Charles, 18; Nov. 21, '63, Ira; Dec. 2; k. July 9, '64, 

Monocacy. 
Keed, Hiram A., 26; Sept. 6, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; k. June 9, '64, 

Cold Harbor. 
Reid. John D., 30; July 21, "62, Galen; Sept. 8; k. July 9, "64, 

Monocacy. 
Elley, Barnev, 21; Jan. 19, '64, Sullivan; Jan. 19; prisoner Dec. 

31, '64; trans. June 27, 'Q5. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Eobinson, Orville T., 24; Jan. 4^ "64, Sharon; Jan. 4; dis. June 

1, "65. 
Scott, John, 42; Jan. 4, '64, Cuyler; Jan. 15; d. Sept. 15, "04, 

Baltimore. 
Sherman, Charles H., IS; Aug. 13, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; Corp., March 

6, '65; M. O., July 6, 'Q5. 
Smith, George P., 18; Jan. 1, '64, Galen; Jan. 5; no M. O. 
Snyder, Calvin. IS; Aug. 31, '64. Ira; Aug. 31, 1 vear; d. Feb. 

6, '65, City Point. 
Snyder, John W.. 27; Aug. 11, "62, Ira; Sept. 8; prisoner at 

Monocacy Julv 9, "04; d. at Parole Camp, Annapolis, Feb. 

28, '05. 

Snyder, William H., 18; Aug. 13, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; wd. Cold Har- 
bor; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Southard, John, 29; Julv 25, '64, Auburn; Aug. 5; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Sova, James S., 21; Dec. 17, '63; Dec. 30; wd. Cold Harbor; 

deserted Dec. 31, '64. 
Sparks, George. 35; Jan. 4, "64, Volnev; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Spencer, Herman. 19; Dec. 16, '63, New Haven; Dec. 16; wd. 

Cold Harbor; dis. March 23, "65. 
Spickerman. John, 42; Aug. 29, '64, Ira; Aug. 31, 1 year; dis. 

Mav 29. '05. 
Steel, William H., 30; Nov. 16, '63, Galen; Nov. 19; d. Nov. 14, 

'04, a prisoner at Danville, Va. 
Sturge, John :M.. 19; Aug. 13, '62, Ira; Sept. 8, Corp.; k. June 

1, '04. Cold Harbor. 
Sturge. Philip. 25; Aug. 11, '62, Ira; Sept. 8, Sergt.; promoted 

2d Lieut. Co. G. 
Sullivan. Cornelius. 18; -Ian. 4, '64, Ledyard; Jan. 4; d. March 

13, "65. Annapolis. 
Sullivan, Michael, 40; Aug. 20, '62. Galen; Sept. 21; k. July 9, 

'64, Monocacy. 
Sullivan. Thomas, 26; Aug. 21, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, "65. , 
Taylor. Charles W., 18; Aug. 11, '62, Ira; Sept. 8, Corp.; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 



COMPANY K. 569 

Teller, Isaac L.. 20; Dec. 21, '63, Auburn; Dec. 21; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Teller, James E., 23; Aug. 31, "Ci, Ira; Aug. 31, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, "65. 
Telvea, Lewis, 22; Jan. 16. '64, Lebanon; Jan. 16; trans. June 

27, 'Go, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Temple. Daniel E., IS; Aug. 20, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; M. O., July 

6, '65. 
Terpenniug, Wallace, 23; Aug. 11, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; Corp., Oct. 

23. "64: Sergt.. May 1, "65; M. O., July 6, "65. 
Thomas. Jolm C, 33; Aug. 29, '64, Ira; Aug. 31, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Tillow. "Wilhelmus. 19; Aug. 15. '62, Butler; Sept. 8; no M. O. 
Toomey, James, 38; Dec. 28, '63^ Oswego; Dec. 28; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Townsend. James, 22; Dec. 22, '63, Mentz; Dec. 31; d. Nov. 23, 

'64, a prisoner at Danville, Va. 
Townsend. William J.. 25; Jan. 4, '64, Volney; Jan. 4; d. March 

6, '64, Fort Mansfield. 
Tripp. Culver, 40; July 30, '62. Galen; Sept. 8; dis. July 29, '63. 
Underwood, John, 22; Sept. 12, '64, East Bloomfield; Sept. 12, 

1 year; trans., no date, Co. K, 11th Regt., V. R. C. 
Vorce, David, 24; Feb. 22, '63, Galen; Feb. 22; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Wallace, Daniel D., 31; Jan. 3, '64. Ira; Jan. 3; dis. June 28, '65. 
Wallace, Patrick, 37; Dec. 26, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 16; trans, 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Welch, John. .32; Aug. 21, '62, Galen; Corp., June 18, '63; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
West. Alonzo, 35; July 31, '62, Galen; Sept. 8; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Wheater, Benjamin E., 43; Aug. 11, '62, Williamson; Sept. 8; 

d. Aug. 14, '64, a prisoner at Danville, Va. 
Wheeler, William, 38; Dec. 26, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 26; dis. July 

6, '65. Washington. 
Whipple, John L., 18; Aug. 13, '62, Ira; Sept. 8; Corp., Dec. 18, 

'64; M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Wilbur, Henry J.,' 40; Aug. 29, '64, Ira; Aug. 29, 1 year; dis. 

June 30. '65, Washington. 
Wilder, Henry, 40; Aug. 26, '62, Mentz; Sept. 8; Musician; dis. 

July 29, '63. 
Wiles, William, 19: Dec. 14, '63, New Haven; Dec. 14; k. June 

1. '64. Cold Harbor. 
Wilson, Amos, .32; Aug. 13, '62, Ira; Sept. 8. Corp.; wd. Cold 

Harbor; trans, as Sergt., April 7, '65, V. R. C. 
Winchell, Augustus; 44; Dec. 24, '63, Cicero; Dec. 24; dis. Mar. 

17, '65, on account of wounds received in action. 
Wing, Henry 0.. 20: Dec. 14. '63. New Haven; Dec. 14; d., Corp., 

Dec. 27, '64. field hospital. 
Winne, Barnard, IS; July 4, '63, Galen; July 4; deserted Nov. 

13, '63. 



570 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLEEY. 

Woodruff, Alson, 21; Dec. 19, '63, Fabius; Dec. 19; d. July 2, 
'64, field hospital. 

COMPANY L. 

When it became evident that more men must be had to make 
up the maximum required, under the change from infantry to 
heavy artillery, commissions were given to several men in the 
old companies to recruit, among them F. A. Sinclair of Com- 
pany I, and. as he rendered the best account of himself, to him 
fell the captaincy, and S. Augustus Howe, who had been an 
excellent soldier in the 24th N. Y. Infantry, was commissioned 
senior 1st lieutenant. 'Tis said that there was much bickering 
over the placing of officers in this company, but notwithstand- 
ing the men gave a first-class account of themselves. 
Let a veteran of the company give his own story: 
"Some one has said that Company L came from nowhere in 
particular, but were 'from all over the lots,' which was true in 
a large measure. Oswego county gave quite a large delegation 
and Oswego canal a larger one; beyond those they scattered 
badly, but they were as good a set of men as one could find in 
a day's march. They were pretty full of ginger sometimes, so 
much so that profane persons have been known to allude to 
them as 'Company H — 1.' There were some men who would 
have a good time whether or uo. John H. H., Billy G., and 
others, as a general thing, kept the boys laughing with their 
wit and nonsense. Even when feet were bloody through blisters 
and long marches, "John Henry"' used to run the comjiany much 
as though the boys were on the 'raging canawl,' hailing other 
regiments to know what they were loaded with, or asking them 
to pass our line over theirs. No Company L man can forget the 
way he would roar out. 'W-h-o-a, snub her up! Bring them 
mules on board!' this when the company stopjied for rest or 
for the night. We always had our kits for play when in bar- 
racks or camp about Washington; football, boxing-gloves, fid- 
(\\v.-i and bass viols, with nearly every other musical instrument 
excepting ])ianos and church organs (the boys could play them, 
too) were reached for whenever we had a chance to pause 
awhile, but when we started for the front they were boxed up 
and left in Washington." 

CAPTAINS. 

Frank A. Sinclair, from Company I. Fob. 22. '64; rank from 
Feb. lo; wd. June 19. '64. near Petersburg; dis. Nov. 28, '64. 

S. Augustus Howe, from 1st Lieut., Dec. 24, '64; rank from Nov. 
28; M. O. with regiment July 6. '65. 

FIRST LIEUTENANTS. 

S. Augustus Howe, 24; Feb. 23, '64, Oswego; rank from Dec. 6, 
'6.3; promoted Captain. Had served .in enlistment in the 
24th N. Y. Vols. 



J 




Capt. F. A. Sinclair. 
Geo. Stiicey and wife. 
Lieut. John Stoyell. 



COMPANY L. 

Capt. S. A. Howe. 

Lieut. Chiis. Robinson. 

Lieut. T D. Quick. 



Lieut W. W. Sinclair. 

Anthony Slacey. 

Lieut. E. L Huntington. 



COMPANY L. 571 

Joseph W. Jewliuist, from Sergt., Co. I, Feb. 23, '64; rank from 

Feb. 15; promoted Captaiu Co. H. 
William W. Sinclair, trans, from Co. C, March 15, '65; M. O. 

with regiment July 6, '65. 
John W. Fitzpatrick, from 2d Lieut., March 1, '65; rank from 

Feb. 3; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

SECOND LIEUTENANTS. 

William W. Sinclair, from Co. I, Feb. 15, '64; promoted 1st 

Lieut. Co. C. 
Charles Y. Squier, 29; Feb. 2.3, "64, Washington; dis. Jan. 4, '65. 
John W. Fitzpatrick, from 1st Sergt., Dec. 15, '64; rank from 

Oct. 25; promoted 1st Lieut. 
Theodore D. Quick, from Sergt., Feb. 4, '65; rank from Dec. 21, 

"64; M. O. with regiment July 6, '65. 
Charles Robinson, from 1st Sergt., March 30, '65; rank from 

Feb. 28; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; M. O. as 1st 

Lieut. 

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. 

Abbott, Andrew J., 26; Dec. 14, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 15; no M. O. 
Allen, Seneca P., 23; Dec. 29, '63, Onondaga; prisoner Oct. 19. 

'64, Cedar Creek; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Alpeter, George H., 19; Dec. 10, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 15; wd. 

Cedar Creek; dis. June 9, '65. 
Andrews. Aura J., 18: Dec. 30, '63, Lafavette; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Askey, David, 21; Dec. 17, '63. Auburn; Dec. 17; Corp., Feb. 11, 

'64; Sergt., Jan. 1, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Aurer, Romain, 25; Xov. 23, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 2; dis. Mav 

23, '65. 
Babbitt. Charles L.. 25; Dec. 7, "63; Dec. 15; prisoner Oct. 19. 

'64, Cedar Creek; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; Vet! 

Co. I, 12th N. Y. Vols. 
Balliett. Andrew J., 18; Julv 30, '64, Mentz; JuIt 30, 1 rear; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Barber, Eugene. 21; Dec. 23. '63, Onondaga; Dec. 23; deserted 

July 23, '64 ; Vet. Co. 1, 12th N. Y. Vols. 
Barber. John A., 20; Sept. 1, '64, Skaneateles; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

wd. Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Barry, Patrick, 28; Dec. 22, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 22; badly in- 
jured bv batterv team at Cold Harbor; trans. June 27, '65, 

2d N. Y. H. A. ' 
Bell, James, 24; March 26, '64, Mendon; April 6; trans. June 27, 

'65. 2d X. Y. H. A. ; Veteran. 
Bellville. Henry, .30; Xot. 9, '63, Syracuse; X'^ov. 9; no M. O. 
Bennett. Eli-sha L.. Sr.. 44; Dec. 31, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 31; de- 
serted Mar 26, '64. 



572 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Bennett. Elisha L., Jr., 18; Dec. .31, "63, Syracuse; Dec. ,31; de- 
serted Dec. 4, 'Gi. "Like father, like son;" both false 
prophets. 

Bennett, William, 29; Dec. 21, '63. Fabius; Dec. 21; dis. July 
18, '65. 

Bilke.v, Edward, 20; Dec. 21, "63, Scriba; Dec. 21; trans. .Juno 
27, 'es, 2d N. Y. H. A. Vet. Co. C, 24th N. Y. Vols. 

Bostock, James, 27; Jan. 8. '64. Onondaga; Jan. 8; no M. O. 

Brant. Bela B., 23; Dec. 19, '63, Oswego; Dec. 19; k. Oct. 19, 
'64, Cedar Creek; Vet. Co. C, 24th N. Y. Vols. 

Brown, Charles A.. 21; Dec. 24, '63, Scipio; Dec. 26; trans. June 
27, '65, 2d y. Y. H. A. 

Buck, Daniel, 34; Dec. 30, '63, Onondaga; Dec. 30; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 

Burdell, George, 22; Dec. 20, '63, Niles; Jan. 2; prisoner Sept. 

28, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Campbell. Leland E., 18; Oct. 24, '63, Oswego; Nov. 12; dis. 

Dec. 20, '64. 
Carev, Timothy, 25; Nov. 6, '63, Oswego; Nov. 24; deserted Apr. 

13, '64. 

Carlton. Frederick, 19; Nov. 30, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 2; pvisniier 

Sept. 28, '64, in the Vallev; trans. June 27, "6.5, 2d N. Y. 

H. A. 
Carpenter, Orlando. 19; Dec. 21, '63, Watertown; Feb. 19; dis. 

July 19, '65. Veteran. 
Carrier. Silas. 21; Dec. 22. '63. Montezuma; Jan. 4, '64; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Carrier, Vaughn D., 18; Dec. 31, '63, Throop; Dec. 31; dis. May 

18. '6.5. 
Carroll, William, 19; Dec. 26, Covert; Dec. 26; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Case, George A., 26; Dec. 23, '63, Onondaga; Dec. 23; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Veteran. 
Casevand, Levi, 24; Jan. 2, '64, Geddes; Jan. 2; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Catlin, David, 44; Nov. 2. '63, Auburn; Nov. 12; dis. June 26. '65. 
Chilton. Spencer, 18; Oct. 24, '63, Oswego; Nov. 12; dis. June 

14, '65. 

Churchill, Charles R.. 39; Feb. 22, '64, Scriba; Feb. 22: trans. 

June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Clark, Charles M.. 24; Dec. 14. '63. Waterloo; Dec. 15; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Clark. James. 21 ; Oct. 24. '63, Syracuse; Nov. 5; Corp., April 1, 

'64; Sergt., Dec. 1, '64; trans. June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cook. Clement. .36; Dec. 14. '63. Sullivan ; Dec. 14: wd. June, 

'64, Cold Harbor: trans. June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cook. John W.. 21: Nov. 14, '63, Syracuse; Nov. 14; trans. June 

27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Cooper. George W.. 18; Sept. 2. '64. Skaneateles; Sept. 2, 1 vear; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 



J 



COMPANY L. 573 

Cooper, John S., 33; Dec. 14, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 15; no M. O. 
Cowan, Albeitus, Jr., 18; Nov. 14, '63. Syracuse; Dec. 2; d. Mar. 

25, '64, Fort Simmons. 
Crooks. Georox', 41; Oct. 17, '63, Auburn; Oct. 17; no M. O. 
Crouch, Henry. 35; Nov. 12. ■()3, Oswego; Nov. 24; dis. July 

18, '65. 
Cummings, Lawrence, 21; Dec. 17, '63, Onondaga; Dec. 17; dis. 

Aug. 29, '65. 
Dakin, Timothv, 44; Nov. 27, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 2; dis. Dec. 

22, '64. 
Dandv, Thomas W.. 18; Oct. 20, '63, Oswego; Nov. 12; trans. 

as Corp. May, "64, to U. S. Navy. 
Davenport. Umphrev, 18; Nov. 21, '63, Moravia; Nov. 21; no 

M. O. 
Decker, Peleg V., 21; Nov. 18, '63, Auburn; Nov. 18; no M. O. 
Deland, William, 27; Dec. 11, '63, Cicero; Dec. 12; no M. O. 
Dennv, Paul. 27; Dec. 14, '63, 22d N. Y. Dist.; Dec. 14; deserted 

Mav 6. '64. 
Denny, Peter, .30; Dec. 14, '63, 22d N. Y. Dist.; Dec. 14; trans. 

June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Doan, Edwin, 28; Oct. 27, '63, Auburn; Oct. 27; no M. O. 
Dodge, Isaac, 24; Oct. 29, '63, Auburn; Jan. 18, '64; dis. July 

13, '65. 
Doran. John, 21; Nov. 10, '03, Auburn; Nov. 10; no M. O.; Vet. 

3d N. Y. A. 
Dozer, Frederick, 26; Oct. 19, '63, Oswego; Nov. 24; k. in camp 

of 8th N. Y. H. A., Feb. 18, '65. Vet. Co. B, 24th N. Y. Vols. 
Dubois, Valentine, 23; Dec. 16, '63, Volney; Dec. 16; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Vet. 24th N. Y. Vols. 
Dunbar, Alonzo, 23; Nov. 19. "63, Syracuse; Nov. 19; no M. O. 
Edgerton. William, 37; Nov. 12, '63. Syracuse; Nov. 24; pro- 
moted. April 17, '65, 2d Lieut., 10th U. S. C. H. A. 
Fields. George, 18; Dec. 19, '63, Onondaga; Dec. 19; d. Aug. 21, 

"64. Washington. 
Fitch. Georffe M., 21; Dec. 24, '64, Syracuse; Dec. 24; k. Oct. 19, 

•64, Cedar Creek. 
Fitzpatrick. John W., 20; Oct. 20, '63. Syracuse; Nov. 12; 1st 

Sergt., Feb. 1, '64; promoted 2d Lieut. Veteran. 
Flvnn. Thomas S., 18; Dec. 19. '63, Auburn; Jan. 4, '64; wd. 

Oct. 19, '64. Cedar Creek; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Ford. Charles A., 19; Jan. 9, '64, Homer; Jan. 9; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Fralich, Zachariah. 23; Dec. 16, "03. Oswego; Dec. 19; Artificer, 

no date; trans. June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Fredenburgh, Andrew. 19; Oct. 19. '03. Elbridge; Dec. 2; trans. 

June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. Vet. 12th N. Y. Vols. 
Garnet, Robert. 40; Dec. 6, '63. Syracuse; Dec. 9; trans. June 27, 

"65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Veteran; also borne as Gamel. 
Garrison. Edward H., 38; Nov. 23. '63. Auburn; Dec. 7; Musi- 
cian, no date; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 



574 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Ganison, Willie J., 13; Nov. 23, "63, Auburn; Nov. 23, Musician 

dis. June 15, '65. 
Geary, James, 19; Jan. 13, '64, Geddes; Jan. 13; deserted Jan. 

10, '65. 
Gearv, William, 29; Jan. 13, '64, Geddes; Jan. 13; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Geriug. John, 23; Not. 30, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 9; trans. June 

27, '(iS, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Gillis. John P., 23; Dec. 7, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 7; deserted May 

27, '64. 
Glassford. Benjamin T., 26; Dec. 24, "63, Oswego; Dec. 24; dis. 

June 14, '65. 
Grantier, George, 21; Dec. 16, '63, Scriba; Dec. 16; dis. Aug. 8, 

•65. Yet. Co. B, 24tli X. Y. Vols. 
Greggs, Julius B., 33; Dec. 22, '63, Owasco; Jan. 4, '64; deserted 

July 23, '64. 
Gregson, Frank, IS; .Jan. 7. "64, Auburn; Jan. 8; dis. Jan. 15. "65. 
Hadden, George, 18; Xov. 17, '63, Auburn; Xov. 24; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Hall. George, 33; Dec. 16, '63, Oswego; Dec. 16; trans. June 27, 

'65. 2d X. Y. H. A. Vet. Co. C, 24th N. Y. Vols. 
Hall, Henry H.. 22; Xov. 12, '63, Syracuse; Xov. 24; trans. June 

27. "65, 2d X. Y. H. A. Veteran. 
Hammond. Sidnev K., 24; Dec. 24, '63, Scriba; Dec. 24; trans. 

June 27. '63. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Handwright, Daniel, 32; Dec. 26, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 26; Corp., 

Jan. 1. '65; trans. June 27, '65. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Haskins. Benjamin F.. 18; X'ov. 9. '63, Syracuse; Nov. 24; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Hayhoe. Henry, 29; Sept. 1, '64, Skanea teles; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

k. Oct. 19. '64, Cedar Creek. 
Heath, Teter. 20; Xov. 30. "63. Auburn; Dec. 9; deserted Oct. 10, 

'64; a regular heathen. 
Heath, William T.. 20; Aug. 1, '64, Rochester; Aug. 1; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Henry, Charles G., 19; Xov. 10, '63, Syracuse; Nov. 24; d. July 

21, '64, hospital, Xew York. 
Heustis. Horatio X., 27; Dec. 24, "63, Syracuse; Dec. 24; Corp., 

no date; wd. June 19. '64, before Petersburg; dis. July 24, 

'65. 
Hewitt. Thomas, 21; Dec. 17, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 17; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Hicks, James W.. 20; Xov. 23, '63, Svracuse; Dec. 7; trans.. May 

1, '65, 37th Co., 2d Bat.. V. R. 6. 
Hill. Charles. 20; Xov. 14. '63. Oswego; Xov. 14; no M. O. 
Himcs, Lucius P.. 24; Dec. 18, '64, Scriba; Dec. 18; k. Oct. 19, 

"64, Cedar Creek. 
Hollister. Henrv K.. 18; Nov. 9. '63, Syracuse; Nov. 24; Corp., 

Feb. 1, '64; Sergt.. May 1, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d X. Y. 

H.A. 



COMPANY L. 575 

Hoover, Daniel, 34; Dec. 22, '63, Oswego; Dec. 22; deserted 

May 4, •64. 
Horton, Charles A., 19; Nov. 23, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 2; trans. 

June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hoyt, James L., IS; Jan. 7, "64, Onondaga; Jan. 7; trans. June 

27, "65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Hoyt, Ossian M., 21; Nov. 23, '63, Onondaga; Dec. 7; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hubbard. Henrv C, 28; Dec. 24, '63, Scriba; Dec. 24; trans. 

June 27. Tw", 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Hubbard. Luke. IS; July 6, "64, Norwich; July 6; M. O., Oct. 

IS, '6.5, Eluiira. 
Hudson. \Yilliam T., 21; Aug. 1, "64, Rochester; Aug. 1, 1 year; 

trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Huntington, Edwin L., 23; Dec. 14, '63, Oswego; Dec. 14; Sergt, 

Feb. 11, "64; 1st Sergt., May 21, '65; wd. Oct. 19, "64, Cedar 

Creek; trans. June 27. '6.5. 2d N. Y. H. A.; promoted 2d 

Lieut. Vet. Co. B, 24th N. Y. Vols. 
Huntington, Lewis J.. 19; Feb. 26, '64, Mexico; Feb. 26; d. July 

9, "64, Washington. 
Hurtubise, Stephen, 29; Dec. 26, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 26; wd. Oct. 

19, '64, Cedar Creek; dis. May 29, '65. 
Hutchins, Samuel, 23; Dec. 14, '6.3, Onondaga; Dec. 14; d. Dec. 

2, '64. Veteran. 
Jackson, John, 18; Dec. 2, '63, Auburn; Dec. 24; k. Oct. 19, '64, 

Cedar Creek. Vet. Co D, 3d N. Y. L. A. 
Jackson, Thomas, 20; Oct. 21, '63. Auburn; Dec. 2; wd. Cedar 

Creek; trans. June 27, 'Qo, 2d N. Y. H. A. Vet. Co. D, 3d N. 

Y. L. A. 
Jacobs, William H., 26; Nov. 27, '63, Auburn; Dec. 27; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Jaquay, Reuben, 19; Dec. 8, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 8; Bugler, no 

date; d. Sept. S, '64, prisoner at Andersonville, Ga. 
Johnson. John. 39; Nov. 9, '63, Auburn; Dec. 24; trans. June 

27, '6.5. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Johnson. William, 18; Nov. 12, '63, Albany; Nov. 12; no M. O. 
Jones, Milton, 2(\: Dec. IS, '63, Scriba; Dec. 18; trans. Jane 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Jordan, Joseph H., 33; Dec. 21, '63, Oswego; Dec. 21; deserted 

Nov. 26, '64, which was the "other side of Jordan." 
June. Morris. IS; Dec. 21, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 21; lost leg at 

Cedar Creek; dis. May 13, '65. 
Kaufman. George. 26; Dec. 10. '63. Syracuse; Dec. 10; Corp., 

no date; dis. July 24. '6.5. Vet. Co. H, 12th N. Y. Vols. 
Kaye, William. 3.5; Dec. 3. '63, Syracuse; Dec. 3; no M. O. 
Keller, John, 24; Dec. 14, '63. Sullivan; Dec. 14; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Kennedv, Michael, 18: Dec. 14, '63, Onondaga; Dec. 16; trans. 
June 27, '6a, 2d N. Y. H. A. 



576 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Kibbie, Almond M., 29; Dec. 19, '63, Fabius; Dec. 19; wd. Cedar 
Greek; Sergt., no date; dis. July 12, '65. Veteran. 

Kingsley, Seth H., 19; Dec. 23, '63, Onondaga; Dec. 23; trans. 
June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. Veteran. 

Knapp, Henry Z., 25; Oct. 29, '63, Syracuse; Nov. 12; dis. July 

26, '65, Syracuse. 

Lagrange, William, 24; Jan. 4, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 4; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Laughlin. George. 20; Dec. 31, '63, Varick; Dec. 31; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Lefflngwell, William H., 26; Dec. 23, '63, Camden; Dec. 23; d. 

July 29, '64, Washington. 
Little, Henry F., 22; Oct. 20. '63, Syracuse; Dec. 7; dis. Aug. 29, 

'65. Veteran. 
Long. William E., 30; Dec. 19, '63, Scriba; Dec. 19; trans. June 

27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
McGill, Frank, 30; Oct. 26, '63, Oswego; Nov. 12; trans, to U. S. 

Navy May, "64. Vet. Co. F, 24th N. Y. Vols. 
McGovern, Thomas, 21; Nov. 3, '63, Auburn; Dec. 2; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. Vet. Co. D, 3d N. Y. A. 
McGowan. Robert E., 41; Dec. 28, '63, Fabius; Dec. 28, Bugler; 

dis. Feb. 16, '65. 
McMabon, Daniel, 37; Nov. 9, '6.3, Syracuse; Nov. 12; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Vet. Co. C, 24th N. Y. Vols. 
McManus, Edward, 26; Nov. 17, '63, Marcellus; Dec. 2; dis. May 

15, '65. 
McManus, William, 22; Nov. 28, '63, Svracuse; Dec. 7; trans. 

June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. Vet. Co. H, 12th N. Y. Vols. 
Mansfield, Rupert E., 18; Nov. 9, '63, Svracuse; Nov. 24; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Marion, Napoleon, 20; Dec. 19, '63, Oswego; Dec. 19; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Marshall, George, 24; Jan. 4, '64, Geneva; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Martin, George. 27; Dec. 21, '63, Clay; Dec. 21; Corp., Feb. 11, 

'64; trans. June 27. "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Veteran. 
Mead, Stephen E., 19; Nov. 23, '63, Auburn; Dec. 2; trans. June 

27, "65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Miller, John J., 18; Jan. 4, '64, Skaneateles; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Milliken, William, 26; Nov. 7, '63, Oswego; Nov. 24; dis. Aug. 

9, '65. Elinira. Vet. Co. B. 24tb N. Y. Vols. 
Mix, George. 18; Nov. 20. '63, Syracuse; Dec. 2; d. Feb. 3, '65, 

hospital. City Point, Va. 
Mosner, Peter, 18; Nov. 27, '63, Svracuse; Dec. 2; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Mulvev, Frank, 20; Nov. 9, '63, Auburn; Nov. 24; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Munroe, George C, 21; Nov. 18, '63, Oswego; Dec. 9; commis- 
sioned 2d Lieut., May 23, '64, not mustered; dis. Aug. 29, 



COMPANY L. 



577 



'64. for promotion 2d Lieut., 13th U. S. C. A. Vet. Go. I, 
24th N. Y. Vols. 
Murphy, Thomas, 22; Nov. 9, '63, Auburn; Dec. 2; trans. June 

27, 'fir,, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Murray. Thomas, 26; Dec. 3, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 9; trans. June 

27", "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Northrup, George, 22; Dec. 28, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 28; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
O'Brien, Patrick. 23; Jan. 6, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 6; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
O'Connor, Benjamin, 32; Dec. 22, '63, Oswego; Dec. 22; trans. 

June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
O'Donnell. Michael, 44; Oct. 22, '63, Auburn; Nov. 5; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Veteran. 
O'Hara, John, 21; Dec. 4, '63, Auburn; Dec. 4; no M. O. 
Page, Seneca, 44; Nov. 26, '63, Auburn; Dec. 2; Artificer; d. Apr. 

2, '65, hospital, Alexandria. 
Parker, Melvin, 42; July 2.5, '64, 8th N. Y. Dist; July 25; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Pereaux, Peter, 29; Dec. 21, '63, Oswego; Dec. 21; wd. at Battery 

Lee, no date; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Pike, George A., 19; Aug. 6, "64, Rochester; Aug. 6; trans. June 

27, '05, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Preston, Thomas, 23; Oct. 21, '63, Oswego; Dec. 9; Sergt., no 
date; d. Aug. 11, '64, hospital, Fort Reno. Vet. Co. C, 24th 
N. Y. Vols. 
Prosser, Garrett S., 22; Nov. 30, '63, Syracuse; Nov. 30; d. Jan. 

11. '64, Fort Simmons. 
Quick, Theodore D., 37; Nov. 4, '63, Owasco; Dec. 2; Sergt., Feb. 

1, '64; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Radway, Fred P., 20; Dec. 29, '63, Onondaga; Dec. 29; Corp., 

Feb. 11, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Eeidv. Maurice, 21; Oct. 28, '63, Syracuse; Nov. 5; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Richardson. Stephen C, 41; Dec. 22, '63, Skaneateles; Dec. 22 

d. March 18. '64, Fort Simmons. 
Robinson, Charles, 22; Nov. 23, '63, Oswego; Dec. 9; Sergt, Feb 
1. '64; 1st Sergt., Jan. 1, '65; promoted 2d Lieut. Vet. Co 
B. 24th N. Y. Vols. 
Rockfellow, Victor S.. 28; March 30, '64, Hastings; March 30 

dis. as Corp., July 25, '65. 
Rowe, Francis E.. 18; Jan. 1, '64. Onondaga; Jan. 1; dis. Aug. 

23. '64. 
Ryan, Patrick, 18; Nov. 20, '63, Syracuse; Nov. 24; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Savles, John P.., 33; Dec. 28, '63, Skaneateles; Dec. 28; d. March 

1.5, '64, Fort Simmons. 
Searles, Wilbur, 21; Nov. 13. '63, Oswego; Nov. 24; Corp.. Jan. 
1, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Vet. 24th N. Y. 
Vols. 
37 



578 NINTH NEW TORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Sinclair, James P., 27; Jan. 4, "64, Cayuga; Jan. 4; dis. Jan. 

10. '65. 

Skinner, Edson C, 25; Dec. 25, "63, Oswego; Dec. 25; trans. Jan. 

23, "05, 81st Co., 2d Bat., V. R. C. 
Sliney, Thomas, 26; Dec. 26, '63, Oswego; Dec. 26; Corp., Feb. 

11, '64; Sergt., Jan. 1, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. 
A. Vet. Co. F, 24th N. Y. Vols. 

Smith, George, 21; Jan. 1, '64, Galen; Jan. 5; deserted Jan. 10, 

'65. 
Smith, John, 43; Nov. 18, '63, Salina; Dec. 7; absent sick from 

Sept. 20, '64. 
Smith, Mathew W., 18; Dec. 17, '63, Oswego; Dec. 17; trans. 

June 27, "65. 2d N. Y. H. A. Veteran. 
Snvder, Charles J., 19; Deo. 17, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 17; trans. 

■ June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Snyder, Philip, 23; Jan. 4, '64, Geneva, in Co. A; Jan. 4; trans. 

" to L, no date; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Soule, Francis E. H., 22; Jan. IS, '64, Schenectady; Feb. 26; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Souls, Hobart W., 16; Nov. 3, '63, Auburn; Nov. 12; Musician, 

no date; dis. May 18. '65. 
Sova, Amada, 23; Dec. 2, '63, Oswego; Dec. 2; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Spaulding, Charles J., 18; Oct. 29, '63, Auburn; Dec. 2; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Springer, Elisha, 26; Dec. 24, '63, Niles; Jan. 4; wd. Oct. 19, '64, 

Cedar Creek; dis. July 8, '65. 
Squires, David R. B., 45; Jan. 9, '64. Onondaga; Jan. 9; no M. O. 
Stacev, Alfred E., 18; Sept. 5, '64, Elbridge; 1 year; M. O., July 

6^ '65. 
Stacey, Anthonv, 20; Nov. 2, '63, Skaneateles; Nov. 2; dis. Corp., 

Julv 24. '64. Vet. Co. G, .3d N. Y. A. 
Stacev, George, 42; Sept. 5, '64. Elbridge; Sept. 5, 1 year; wd. 

Oct. 19. '64, Cedar Creek; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Stevens. Edward P., 18; Dec. 2, '63, Mexico; Dec. 2; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Stewart, Dennis M., 43; Dec. 24, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 24; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Stewart. George, 40; Nov. 24. '63, Brooklyn; Dec. 7; wd. Oct. 

19, '64, Cedar Creek; dis. May 27. '65. 
Stoyell, John, 21; Nov. 12, '03. Moravia; Dec. 2; Corp., Feb. 1, 
' "04; Sergt.. Feb. 20, '04; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; 

M. O. as 2d Lieut. 
Sturdevant. Marshall E.. 18; Dec. 16, '6.3, Syracuse; Dec. 16; 

k. Oct. 19, '04, Cedar Creek. 
Tanner, Cvrus, 29; Nov. 17, '63, Auburn; Ntav. 19; dis. May 

29, '65. 
Toner. John, 19; Aug. 29, '64, Ovid; Aug. 29, 1 year; M. O., 

Jnlv 6, '05. 



COMPANY M. 579 

Tunis, William J. H., 18; Aug. 8, '64, Hornellsville; Aug. 8, 1 

year;M. O.. July C. '65. 
Walker, l^iviu<;st()ne, 17; Nov. 16, '63, Auburn; Nov. 24; d. Mar. 

12. '61, Fort Siuimous. 
Walker, William H., 17; Nov. 16, '63, Auburn; Nov. 24; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Walker, William V., 11); Nov. 23, '63, Auburn; Dec. 2; Corp., 

May 1, '65; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Watson, Thomas, 43; Nov. 12, '63, Auburn; Nov. 16; trans. June 

27. '()5, 2d N. Y. H. A. Veteran 61st N. Y. Vols. 
Wayne, Robert. 21; Nov. 13, '6.3, Auburn; Nov. 13; no M. O. 
Webster, Anson D., 21; Dec. 28, '63, Fabius; Dec. 28; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Vet. Co. I, 61st N. Y. Vols. 
Wickes, Jared W., 20; Nov. 23, '63, Svracuse; Dec. 7; trans. May 

1, '65, 37th Co., 2d Bat, V. R. C. 
Wilbur, Simeon, 39; Nov. 30, '63, Cicero; Nov. 30; d. Jan. 3, '64, 

Fort Simmons. 
Wilcox, Stephen T., 26; Dec. 30, '63, Manlius; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. Veteran. 
Willis, John G., .37; March .30, '64, Palermo; March 30; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wilson, Georfje H., 25; Nov. 23, '6.3, Onondaga; Dec. 4; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Vet. Co. I, 12th N. Y. Vols. 
Winkworth, John, 21; Jan. 2, '64, Geddes; Jan. 2; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Woodburn, Richard, 21; Oct. 21, '63, Oswego; Nov. 24; deserted 

JIarch 23, '64. Vet. Co. I. 24th N. Y. Vols. 
Young. Andrew, 39; Oct. 22, '63, Syracuse; Nov. 5; trans. .June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Vet. of "the Regular Army. 
Zimmernum, George, 19; Dec. 11, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 15; d. Jan. 

3, '65, hospital, Washington. 

COMPANY M. 

Company M came into the Ninth as the eleventh company, 
though not at the eleventh hour. It is veiy likely that all the 
men in the regiment knowing to the circumstances regretted 
the misfortune which deprived the 22d Independent Battery of 
the part they had hoped to play in the service, but neither the 
men in the company nor those in the regiment were responsible 
for the situation, and all speedily became the best of friends. 
Since the homes of the majoiity of those in Company M are 
considerably further west than Wayne and Cayuga, the "boys" 
do not get to the reunions as their comrades wish, and regrets 
are always exi)ress(Hl over the necessary sei)aration. 

There are nanies on the roll of the company that are very 
dear to all the survivors, and every one who wore the insignia 
of corps and regiment is pleased that so good a company was 
sent to march with them in their journeys over Virginia. 



580 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Still, the wound inflicted when the battery notion was aban- 
doned was deep and rankled long. The following lines written 
by one of the company, the final stanza of sixteen recounting 
the rise and progress of the body, present fairly well the senti- 
ments of the boys: 

"We belong to this regiment, Ninth bandbox 'tis called, 

Our letter is M, and by that we are told; 

Though we wear not the figures, Number 22, 

We'll fight just as well for the red, white and blue." 

CAPTAINS. 

John D. Numan, 42; Sept. 4, '62, Lockport; Sept. 4, Captain; 

dis. April 15, '63. 
Anson S. Wood, from Company D, June 5, '63; rank from Apr. 

14; wd. at Monocacy; promoted Major. 
William I. Parrish, from 1st Lieut., Nov. 30, '64; M. O.. July 

6, '65. 

FIRST LIEUTENANTS. 

Melancthon N. Brown, 37; Sept. 4, '62, Lockport; Sept. 4, 1st 

Lieut.; dis. April 16, '63. 
William DeW. Pringle, 22; Sept. 4, '62, Lockport; Sept. 4, 1st 

Lieut.; for several months Adjutant; dis. Oct. 28, '64. 
Robert C. Worthington, from 2d Lieut., June 6, '63; rank from 

Aprill6;di8.Jan. 31, '64. 
William I. Parrish, from 2d Lieut., April 4, '64; promoted Capt. 
Guy A. Brown, from Sergt. Major, Nov. 28, '64; wd. April 2, '64, 

Petersburg; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; M. O. as 

Captain. 
Robert Finlev, from 2d Lieut., March 1, '65; rank from Feb. 3; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

SECOND LIEUTENANTS. 

Robert C. Worthington, 23; Sept. 4, '62, Lockport; Sept. 4, 2d 

Lieut.; promoted 1st Lieut. 
William I. Parrish, from 1st Sergt., June 15, '63; commissioned 

May 21; promoted 1st Lieut. 
AsahelM. Abbey, from 1st Sergt., April 17, '63; promoted 1st 

Lieut., Co. C. 
John Oldswager, from Corp., Oct. 16, '64; rank from Aug. 15; 

k. Oct. 19, '64, Cedar Creek. 
Robert Finley, from 1st Sergt., Dec. 15, '64; rank from Nov. 14; 

promoted 1st Lieut. 

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES. 

Abbey, Asahel M., 25; Aug. 29, '62, Oakfield; Oct. 28, Sergt.; 
Ist Sergt., no date; promoted 2d Lieut. 




COMl'AXY M. 



1st Lieut. A. M. Abbey. 1st Lieut. Guy A. Hrown. 

t'apt. V\'m. I. Parrish. 

Sergt. F. N. Parish. 2d Lieut. J. J. Peai-d. 



COMPANY M. 581 

Albert, Christiau, 21; Aug. 25, '64, Rome; Aug. 25; trans. June 

27. '65. 2(1 N. Y. H. A.; also borne as Albert Christian. 
Avery, Benjamin L., 33; Aug. 29, '64, Moravia; 1 year; M. O., 

July 6. '65. 
Avery, George, 28; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Barbite, Anthony, 33; Sept. 1, '64, Moravia; Sept. 1, 1 year; wd. 

Cedar Creek; prisoner Dec. 31, '64; dis. June 19, '65. 
Barnard, Thomas C, IS; Aug. 21, "62, Alexander; Oct. 28; d. 

July 11, "63, Fort Simmons. 
Barnhait. John C, 35; Dec. 31, '63, Scipio; Dec. 31; k. July 9, 

"64, Monocacy. 
Bartlett, John W.. 23; Aug. 13, '63, Bethany; Oct. 28, Corp.; 

Sergt., April 27, '64; dis. March 25, '65. 
Bartlett, Luther M., 22; Jan. 1, '64, Bethany; Jan. 1; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Bates, George W.. 30; Sept. 3, '64, Camillus; Sept. 3, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Beitz, Charles' L., 24; Sept. 1, '64, Moravia; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Benton, Edwin J., IS; Aug. 29, '62, Batavia; Oct. 28; wd. April 

2, '65, Petersburg; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Bever, Charles, 27; Aug. 15, '64, Norwich; Aug. 15; dis. June 

" 10, '65. 
Birdsell. Amos M., 29; Aug. 26, '64, Moravia; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

k. Oct. 19. '64, Cedar Creek. 
Bogardus. John, 34; Sept. 1, '64, Albany; Sept. 1, 1 year; k. Oct. 

19, '64, Cedar Creek. 
Bower, John, 24; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; Corp., 1st 

Sergt., no dates; wd. Cedar Creek; trans. June 27, '65, 2d 

N. Y. H. A. 
Bowman. George W., 18; Dec. 23, '63, Lyons; Dec. 29; wd. Cedar 

Creek; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Bowman. Jacob, 36; Dec. 19, '63, Lyons; Dec. 28; dis. Oct. 7, '64, 

hospital. 
Bovd, Henry C. 18; Feb. 3, '64, 2d N. Y. Dist.; Feb. 3; deserted 

■ Feb. 14' '64. 
Brower, Aldice W., 19; Jan. 4, '64, Sodus; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Brown, Cyrus W., IS; Aug. 28, '62, Batavia; Oct. 28; promoted 

Aug. 1, '63, to commission in T'. S. C. T. 
Brown, Guy A.. 18; Aug. 22, '62, Batavia; Aug. 28, Corp.; Sergt., 

June 4, 'G3; trans, field and staff, Sergt. Major; later pro- 
moted 1st Lieut. 
Brown, Sevmour S., 23; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; Corp., 

April '27, '64; dis. July 25, '65. 
Burr, Frederick, 29; Aug. .30. '62. Oakfleld; Oct. 28; d. July 9, 

'64, hospital. 
Burnside. Sherman, 43; Sept. 30. '64, Rochester; Sept. 30, 1 

vear; M. O.. Julv 6, '65. 



582 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Burt, Nelson T., 31; Dec. 22, "03, 29th N. Y. Dist.; Dec. 22; trans. 

June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Butler. Frederick, 42; Sept. 22, '64, Rochester; Sept. 22, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Carmel, John. 29; Sept. 4, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; Corp., Oct. 19, 

'64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Carnev, James, IS; Aug. 30, "62, Oakfield; Oct. 28; Corp., Dec. 

21, '64; trans. June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Carnev. John, 19; Aug. 30, '62, Oakfield; Oct. 28; wd. Cedar 

Creek; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Carnev, Michael, 19; Aug. 30, '62. Oakfield; Oct. 28; dis. June 

23, '65. 
Carter, Zina W.. 20; Sept. 2, '62, Darien; Oct. 28; trans. June 

27. •65. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Case, James W., 22; Aug. 28. '62. Bergen; Oct. 28; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. ; also borne as Casey. 
Chace, George P., 19; Aug. 25, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Champlin. Rowland J., 18; Aug. 13, '62, Bethany; Oct. 28; 

trans. June 27. "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Chappie, William H.. 18; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; dis. 

Jan. 21, '64. 
Clark, Joseph, 19; Sept. 2, '64, Montezuma; Sept. 2, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6. '65. 
Cleveland. Charles J., 21; Aug. 25. '62. Bergen; Oct. 28; Sergt., 

April 27, '64; trans. June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Clute. James W., 19; Sept. 2. '64, Albany; Sept. 10, 1 year; dis. 

March 19, '65. 
Connelly. Henry. 19; Aug. 21. '62. Ale.xander; Oct. 28; trans. 

June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A.; also borne as Conley. 
Connor. John. 24; Aug. 12. '62. Bethany; Oct. 28; Sergt.. Jan. 

22. '6:5; trans. April 9. '64. to Signal Corps. 

Cook, Orlin. 36; Dec. 26. '63, Bethany; Dec. 27; dis. Oct. 19. '64. 
Cook, Thomas, 24; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; dis. March 

28, '63. 

Cox, Benjamin, 30; Aug. 31, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; dis. June 6, 

'65. 
Cox. John, 31; Sept. 4. '62. Darien; Oct. 28; dis. July 20. '63. 
Crampton. William IL. 21; Sei)t. 3, '(U. Rochester; Sept. 3. 1 

year; missing after the Battle of Cedar Creek. Oct. 19, '64. 
Crittenden. Josiah T., .35; Aug. .30, '62. Bergen: Oct. 28. Sergt.; 

promoted 2d Lieut.. Co. B. 
Crowley, Dennis, 12; Jan. 4. '64, Washington; Jan. 4, Musician; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; the youngest recorded 

age in the regiment. 
Cure. Charles. 22; Sept. 19, '64, Albany; Sept. 19, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Cure. Edwin. 20; Sept. 19. '64, Albany; Sept. 19. 1 year; wd. 

Cedar Creek; prisoner Dec. 31. '64, Petersburg; M. O., Julv 

6, '65. 



COMPANY M. 683 

Dabron, \Yilliam. 20; Dee. 22. '63, Bethel; Dec. 22; trans. June 

27, 'Go. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Davenport, Norman. 24; Aug. 20, "64. Bolton; Aug. 20, 1 year; 

wd. Cedar Creek; dis. Feb. 25. '6a. 
Dean, Cassius M., 19; Aug. 29, '64, Moravia; Sept. 1; dis. May 

29, "65. 
Delano. Elbridge C, 44; Jan. 4, '64, Sodus; Jan. 5; trans. June 

27, -65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Demary, Sylvester, 28; Aug. 21, "62, Alexander; Oct. 28; wd. 

Cedar Creek ; trans. Feb. 24, '65, V. R. C. 
Derrick, James, 42; Dec. 22, '63, Bethany; Dec. 22; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Had served 'in Co. D, 14th N. Y. I. 
Dewolf, James, 22; Jan. 14, '64. Montezuma; Jan. 14; absent 

sick after Xov. 12, "64. 
Dibble, Dennis, 19; Aug. 30, '62, Oakfleld; Oct. 28; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Dodson. Earl A.. 20; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; dis. Feb. 

25, "65. 
Dodson, George W., 29; Sept. 6, '62, Darien; Oct. 28, Artificer; 

wd. at Monocacy; dis. April 10, '65. 
Doolittle, Edward F., 45; Jan. 4, '64, Hanover; Jan. 4; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Dowlan, Nicholas, 33; Sept. 30, '64, Albany; Sept. 30. 1 year; 

dis. June 15, '65. 
Eastwood, Elias, 24; Aug. 26, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; wd. at Mo- 
nocacy; trans. June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Eddy, William A., 22; Aug. 30, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; prisoner 

Nov. 18, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Eldred. George F., 21; Sept. 23. '64, Farmington; Sept. 2.3, 1 

year; dis. Mav .31, '65. 
Ellison, Alonzo, 26; Dec. 20, '63, Bethel; Dec. 22; wd. Cedar 

Creek; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Ensign, Horace, 43; Dec. 23, '63, Bethanv; Dec. 28; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Faber, William, 23; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; trans. 

Juno 27. *65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Field. John E., 24; Aug. 30, '62, Oakfleld; Oct. 28; dis. March 

3, '64. 
Finley. Robert, 2P; Aug. 28, '62, Batavia; Oct. 28; Sergt., Oct. 

12, '63; 1st Sergt., Oct. 16, '64; wd. Cedar Creek; promoted 

2d Lieut. 
Fitzgerald, Michael. 19; Aug. 27, '64, Poughkeepsie; Aug. 27; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Forbes, Orson J., 18; Aug. 13, '62, Bethany; Oct. 28; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Foster, Charles, 28; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; trans. 

Jan. 16. '65. V. R. C. 
Foster. Henrv. 28; Dec. 30, '63, 29th Cong. Dist.; Dec. 30; trans. 

Jan. 16. '65. V. R. C. 



584 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Foster, William. 44; Dec. 30, '63, 29th Cong. Dist.; Dec. 30; 

trans. Jan. 16, '65, V. E. C. 
Frank, John, 18; Aug. 5, '64, Schenectady; Aug. 5, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Fritsche, Hermann, 24; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; trans. 

Juue 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Fritts, Harvey W., 39; Sept. 8, '64, Spafford; Sept. 8; wd. Cedar 

Creek; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Gann, George, 38; Aug. 30, '62, Oakfield; Oct. 28; Corp., Dec. 

21, "64; tians. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Garratt, Levi T., 36; Aug. 21, "62, Alexander; Oct. 28; dis. Mar. 

27, '64. 
Garratt, William L., 23; Jan. 1, "64, Lyons; Jan. 2; trans, as 

Artificer Dec. 15, '64, V. R. C. 
Gee, Alva A., 19; Jan. 4, "64, Darien; Jan. 5; Corp., no date; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gee, Samuel D., 23; Jan. 5, '64, Darien; Jan. 5; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Geynor, Joseph, 33; Sept. 14, '64, Albany; Sept. 14, 1 year; M. O., 

Julv 6, '65. 
Gillett, Elijah P., 21; Sept. 30, '64, Rochester; Sept. 30, 1 year; 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Glor, Paul, 24; Aug. 21. '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; trans. June 

27, 65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Godfrev, Arthur, 20; Dec. 28, '63, 29th Cong. Dist.; Dec. 28; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Gray, Charles H., 18; Dec. 26, '63, 29th Cong. Dist.; Dec. 26; 

trans. Juue 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Greenfield. Alonzo. 21; Dec. 16, "63, Savannah; Dec. 1; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Vet. 98th N. Y. Vols. 
Griffin, Charles R., 19; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Griffls, John O., 18; Aug. 30, '62, Batavia; Oct. 28; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Grigers, Frederick, 37; Oct. 7, '64, Kingston; Oct. 7; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Haight, Ira E., 18; Aug. 30, '62, Oakfield; Oct. 28; dis. March 

10, '63. 
Hannah, Robert, 22; Sept. 7, '64, Albany; Sept. 7, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Hartwell, James, IS; Jan. 4, '64, Forestburg; Jan. 4; k. Oct. 19, 

'64, Cedar Creek. 
Hassett, John, Jr., 19; Aug. 31, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; dis. June 

16, '65. 
Hermann, John, 32; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; Sergt, 

April 9, '64; dis. July 3, '65. 
Herrington, John, 23; Sept. 7, '64, Albany; Sept. 7, 1 year; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Hilsinger. Chester, 24; Dec. 29, '63, Marathon; dis. June 21, '65, 

Washington. 



COMPANY M. 585 

Holenbeck, Abram, 30; Sept. 19, '64, Albany; Sept. 19, 1 year; 

wd. Nov. 5, '64; dis. June 19. '65. 
Hollenbeok. Arthur, 18; Aug. 31, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; k. Dec. 

31. "64, Petersburg. 
Hollenbeck, Edward J., 18; Aug. 30, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; trans. 

April 16, '65. V. R. C. 
Huff, Gershom R., 20; Aug. 29, "04, Venice; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Humplirev, Amos, 25; Aug. 25, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Humphrey, Amos B., 24; Jan. 5. '64, Darien; Jan. 5; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Humphrey, Marcus E., 21; Jan. 5, '64, Darien; Jan. 5; d. Aug. 

14, '64, hospital. 
Hutchins, Miles H., 19; Feb. 9, '64, Cortland; Feb. 14; trans. 

June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Jewell, Ezra, 39; Sept. 3, '64, Camillus; Sept. 3, 1 year; wd. 

Cedar Creek; deserted March 18, '65; a false jewel. 
Johnson, Henry, 18; Aug. 30, '62, Bethany; Oct, 28; trans. Jan. 

18, '64, Signal Corps. 
Jones. David. 28; Jan. 18, '64, Darien; Jan. 18; prisoner July 9, 

'64, Monocacv; dis. April 5, '65. 
Jones, Samuel R., 28; Feb. 23, '64, Springfield; Feb. 23; dis. 

June 22, '65. Vet. Co. K, 3d N. Y. A. 
Keaf. David. 19; Feb. 26, '64, Oswego; Feb. 26; d. Oct. 7, '64, 

Fort Simmons. 
Keating, Patrick. 19; Sept. 6. '62, Batavia; Oct. 28; prisoner 

Dec. 31, '64: trans. June 27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Kelly. Lawrence. 18; Jan. 30, '64, 6th Cong. Dist.; Jan. 20; de- 
serted Feb. 5, '64. 
King, Lebbeus, 23; Aug. 30. '62, Oakfield; Oct. 28; Corp., April, 

'63; Sergt., April 27, '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
King. Stephen R., 24; Aug. .30, '62, Oakfleld; Oct. 28; missing 

after Monocacv. Julv 9, '64. 
Kingdon, John L.,' 27; Aug. 25, '62, Bethany; Oct. 28; Corp., 

Jan. 22, '63; trans. Jan. 18, '64, Signal Corps. 
Kinkner, Joseph, 22; Aug. 19. '64, Utica; Aug. 19, 1 year; M. O., 

Julv 6, '65. 
Knapp. "Albert H., 23; Aug. 12, "62, Bethany; Oct. 28; Corp., 

June 1, '64; Sergt., July 1, '64; prisoner July 20, '64; dis. 

Sept. 19, '65, Rochester. 
Knox. Alonzo H.. 18; Aug. 29, '64, Moravia; Sept. 1; wd. Cedar 

Creek; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Lampson. James. 28; Sept. 8, '64. Albany; Sept. 14. 1 year; 

M. O.. Julv 6, '65. 
Lamson, William H., 30; Dec. 16. '63, 14th Cong. Dist.; Dec. 16; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. Veteran. 
Lansing. Isaac, 36; Sept. 12, '64, Albany; Sept. 12; missing after 

Cedar Creek. 



586 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Lapp, Henrv, 25; Sept. 6, "62, Darien; Oct. 28; trans. June 27, 

'65, 2d iv. Y. H. A. 
Lapp. James M.. 19; Aug. 30. '62, Batavia; Oct. 28; trans, as 

Corp. June 27, '65. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Lapp, Jolin M., 29; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; dis. Feb. 

16, "63. 
Lathrop, Samuel, 26; Sept. 6, '62, Darien; Oct. 28; d. a prisoner 

Feb. 15, '65. Danrille, Va. 
Lee, John, 19; Feb. 3, '61, 3d Gong. Dist.; Feb. 3; deserted Feb. 

14, '64. 
Lewis, Benjamin, 18; Aug. 15, '62, Bethany; Oct. 28; dis. March 

3, '64. 
Lewis, Hiram, 44; Jan. 2, '64, Sodus; Jan. 4; dis. June 15, '65. 
Livingston, Abner H.. 21; Aug. 29, '64. Moravia; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

dis. June 24, '65. 
Locli, Edwin, 29; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Lockwood, Norman A., 24; Dec. 20, '63, Ledyard; Dec. 30; dis. 

July 29, '65, Elmira. Veteran. 
Luplow,' Carl, 29; Aug. 30, '62, Oakfield; Oct. 28; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Lvbolt, Alonzo. 23; Dec. 21. "63, Forestburg; Dec. 21; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Lybolt. Archibald, 21; Dec. 20, '63, Darien; Dec. 20; prisoner 

July 9, '64, Monocacy; trans. June 27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Lvbolt, Lewis A.. 20; Dec. 21, '63, Forestburg; Dec. 21; dis. May 

29, '65, hospital, Washington. 
Lyons, Elias, 23; Aug. 31. '62, Bethany; Oct. 28; Artificer, no 

date; trans. June 27. '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
McCray, John, 29; Sept. 10, '64, Sheldon; Sept. 10, 1 year; dis. 

June 16, '65. 
McDonald, John, 20; Aug. 22, '64, Avon; Aug. 22; dis. June 

18. '65. 

Mcintosh. Angus, 24; Aug. 30, '62. Bergen; Oct. 28; wd. Sept. 

19, '()4; Corp., no date; dis. July 25, '65. 

McManus, Thomas, 21; Aug. 30, '62, Oakfield; Oct. 28; trans. 

June 27. '6.5. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
McMillen. Archibald, 23; Aug. 30. "62, Bethanv; Oct. 28; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Mannev. Barnev W., 20; Dec. 31, '63, Forestburg; Dec. 31; trans. 

June 27. '65. 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Manney. James H.. 24; Dec. 31, '63, Forestburg; Dee. 31; wd. 

Cedar Creek; trans. June 27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Mannev, Thomas J., 18; Dec. 31, "63, Forestburg; Dec. 31; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Marcellus. Alva; 31; Sept. .3. '64, Camillus; Sept. 3. 1 year; wd. 

Cedar Creek; M. O., June 24. "65. 
Marsh, Joseph. — ; Se])t. 2. '62. Bethany; Oct. 28; Corp., Sept. 

16, '64; dis. July 25, '6.5. 



COMPANY M. 587 

Mellon, Morris, 35; Dec. 28, '63, Gerry; Dec. 29; trans. June 

•11, 'Go, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Mellon. Proctor, 23; Aug. 29, '64, Moravia; Sept. 1, 1 year; d. 

June 22. "^.5. hospital. 
Meredith, ilarion F., 22; Aug. 21, T.2, Alexander; Oct. 28; Corp., 

June 12, "63; dis. July 6. '65. 
Millard, John B., 24; Dec. 14, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; k. July 9, "64, 

Monocacv. 
Miller, David, 21; Aug. 30, '62, Batavia; Oct. 2S; trans. June 

27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Miller, William, 22; Dec. 28, '63, 29th Cong. Dist.; Dec. 28; wd. 

at Monocacy ; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Minturn. William, 25; Aug. 30, '64, Moravia; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

prisoner Dec. 31, '64; dis. June 21, "65. 
Moore. Jacob, 25; Aug. 31, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; d. Oct. 22, '64, 

from wounds received at Cedar Creek. 
Moore, William F., 19; Jan. 5, "64, Darien; Jan. 5; trans. June 

27. "65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Morgan, Israel. 33; Dec. 13, '63, Lyons; Dec. 28; dis. June 16, '65. 
Moses. Francis S.. 18; Feb. 22, '64, Caneadea; Feb. 22; wd. Cold 

Harbor; trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Moses, Lafayette, 19; Feb. 22, '64, Caneadea; Feb. 23; trans. 

June -21. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Moulton. Albert H., 18; Aug. 21. '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; Corp., 

March 28. "03; trans. Jan. 10. '64, Signal Corps. 
Moulton. Edward F.. 20; Aug. 20, '62. Alexander; Oct. 28; 

Scrut.. Oct. 16. '63; trans. April 9. '64, Signal Corps. 
Moulton. William M., 25; Aug. 21, '62. Alexander; Oct. 28; dis. 

Jan. 26. '64. 
Moxon. Artemas. 29; Dec. 30, '63, Bennington; Dec. 30; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. A'et. Co. D, 14th N. Y. Vols. 
Munger. Lucius A., 20; Aug. 29. '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; trans. Jan. 

IS. "64, Signal Corps. 
Munt. John. 32; Aug. 30. '62. Oakfleld; Oct. 28: dis. June 6, '65. 
Xewland. Eial. 42; Dec. 21. '63. 29th Cong. Dist.; Dec. 21; a 

veteran railroad man. he was detailed April 11. '64. and 

served the government as railroad engineer; dis. May 21, 

'65. 
Nichols, Moses, 24; Aug. 21. '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; Corp., Oct. 

19. '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d \. Y. H. A. 
Nulty, Henry, 34; Aug. 14. '62. Batavia; Oct. 28, Corp.; Sergt., 

April 5. '63; dis. Mav 25. '65. 
O'Donnell. Michael, 24; Aug. 30. '62, Oakfield; Oct. 18; Corp., 

Oct. 16. "63; trans. June 27. '65, 2d X. Y. H. A. 
Oldswager. John, 26; .\ug. 21. '62, Alexander; Oct. 28, Corp.; 

1st Sergt.. June 10, '63; promoted 2d Lieut. 
Paden. Thomas W., 28; Aug. 30, '62. Bergen; Oct. 28; Sergt., 

no date; k. Oct. 19. "64. Cedar Creek. 
Parish, Francis N.. 28; Aug. 5, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28, Q. M. Sergt.; 

dis. Jan. 21. '64. 



588 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Pairisb, William I.. 27; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28, Sergt.; 

promoted 2d Lieut. 
Patrick, Corvdon M., 19; Aug. 29, '64, Moravia; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Peard, John J.. 19; Sept. 5, "62, Batavia; Oct. 28; Sergt., June 7, 

'65; trans. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A.; M. O. 2d Lieut. 
Pearsall, Levi, 20; Aug. 30, '64, Moravia; Sept. 1, 1 year; wd. 

Cedar Creek; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Peck, George W.. 29; Aug. 29, "64, Moravia; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Pelton, Stephen, 36; Jan. 13. "64, Sterling; Jan. 15; no M. O. 
Peters, Hugh T., 18; Sept. 4, '62, Darien; Oct. 28; Sergt., no 

date; dis. April 19, '64. 
Pitkins, David, 31; Sept. 2, '64, Albany; Sept. 2, 1 year; prisoner 

Dec. 31. '64, Petersburg; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Plant, Robert, 43; Aug. 30, '62. Bergen; Oct. 28; dis. June 6, '65. 
Pollock, John P., 18; Sept. 13, '64, Albany; Sept. 13; dis. May 

31, "65, hospital. 
Pond, Edson H., 25; Aug. 29, '62. Oaklield; Oct. 28, Musician; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Porter, James, 18; Aug. 21, '62, Batavia; Oct. 28; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Porter, Nelson, 42; Sept. 3, '64, Camillus; Sept. 6, 1 year; wd. 

Cedar Creek; d. Jlay 1, '65, hospital. City Point. 
Pulver, Jacob, 27; Dec. i8, '63, Lyons; Dec. 29; dis. May 31, '65. 
Putnam. Norman M.. 25; Sept. 5, '62, Batavia; Oct. 28; trans. 

June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Quick, Oscar, 18; Dec. 26, '63, Oswego; Jan. 5; trans. June 27. 

'65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Randolph. William H., 22; Aug. 31, '62. Bergen; Oct. 28; wd. 

Cold Harbor; trans. June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Rhinehart. Coriiolius. 43; Jan. 5. '64. Forestburg; Jan. 5; trans. 

April 2.". '(io. 110th Co., 2d Bat., V. R. C. 
Rice, Lvman, 42; Jan. 5, '04, Darien; Jan. 5; trans. June 27, '65, 

2d'N. Y. H. A. 
Rich, Alonzo, 19; Aug. 15. '02, Bethanv; Oct. 28; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Rich, Ambrose, 25; Aug. 13, '62, Bethany; Oct. 28; d. Jan. 5, '65, 

hospital. 
Rich. Mortimer. 18; Aug. 13, '02, Bethanv; Oct. 28; trans. June 

27. '05. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Richards. Frederick. 30; Aug. 21, '62. Alexander; Oct. 28; trans. 

June 27. '05, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Richmond. Sidney, 24; Aug. 30, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; dis. May 

23, '65. 
Robertson. Oeorge. 31 ; Dec. 21, '03, Butler; Dec. 28; trans. June 

27, '05. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Rosecrants. Eli F., 21; Jan. 4, '64, Springport; Jan. 9; prisoner 

Julv 9, '64, Monocacv; trans. June 27. '05. 2d N. Y. H. A. 



COMPANY M. 589 

Koyce, Day, 22; Aug. 21», '64, Moravia; Sept. 1, 1 year; prisoner 

Dec. 31, '64, Petersburg; M. O., July 6, '65. 
Kumsey, Nathan E., lf<; Sept. 6, '62, Betliany; Oct. 28; wd. June 

22, '64; deserted Feb. 1, '65. 
Ryan, John, 23; Feb. 3, "64, 3d Cong. Dist.; Feb. 3; wd. Cedar 

Creek; trans. June 27, "65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Schiller, John D.. 25; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; Sergt., 

Oct. 12, '63; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Shadbolt, Edwiu, 2(i; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; Corp., 

July 1, '64; trans. June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Shader, Gilbert, 43; Aug. 31. '62. Bergen; Oct. 28; trans. Jan. 

22, '64, 22d Co., 2d Bat.. V. R. C. 
Shafer, Henry. 35; Sept. 3. "62, Darien; Oct. 28; dis. Mar. 21, '63. 
Shaw, Edsel. 21; Aug. 29, '62, Bethany; Oct. 28; trans. June 

27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Shepard, Charles. — ; Jan. 25, '64, Fort Corcoran; Jan. 25; dis. 

Aug. 26, "65, Elmira. Veteran. 
Sherman, John J.. 30; Dec. 19, '63, Huron; Jan. 4; trans. June 

27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Sleeper, Joseph A., 35; Dec. 29, '63, 29th Cong. Dist.; Dec. 29; 

trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Smead, Charles E., 18; Aug. 13, '62, Bethany; Oct. 28; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Smith, Edward B., 18; Aug. 30, '62, Oakfleld; Oct. 28; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Smith, Wallace M., 18; Aug. 30, '62, Oakfleld; Oct. 28; dis. June 

22, '65. 
Spoor, George D., 19; Sept. 19, '64, Albany; Sept. 19, 1 year; 

M. O., July 6, '65. 
Spring. David "s., 18; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; dis. June 

9, '65. 
Stephens. John D., 27; Sept. 30, '64, Rochester; Sept. 30, 1 year; 

deserted April 2. "65. 
Stewart, Alexander C. 24; Dec. 30. '63, Springport; Dec. 30; 

trans. Oct. 24, '64, 21st Co., 2d Bat., V. R. C. 
Sturgess, Horton. 23; Jan. 3, '64, Auburn; Jan. 5; trans. June 

27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Tanger. Frederick, 29; Sept. 3, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; trans. 

June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Tavlor, Stephen, 20; Aug. 31, '62, Batavia; Oct. 28; Corp., Oct. 

12, '63; Sergt., Dec. 21. '64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. 

H.A. 
Thompson. Orville. 28; Aug. 30. '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; Corp., 

Sept.. 4. "64; trans. June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Thompson. Stephen. 44; Sept. 6, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; trans. 

Jan. 22, '64, V. R. C. 
Tripp, Joseph, 38; Aug. 31, '64, Venice; Sept. 1, 1 year; wd. 

Cedar Creek ; dis. June 16, '65. 
Van Curan, Charles, IS; Aug. 14, "62, Bethany; Oct. 28; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A.; also borne as Van Buren. 



590 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Vandenburg, Isaac, 31; Sept. 13, '64, Albany; Sept. 13, 1 year; 

dis. June 14, '65. 
Vandenburg. John. 19; Feb. 3, '64, 3d Cong. Dist.; Feb. 3; de- 
serted Feb. 16, '64. 
Van Hoesen, John P., 27; Sept. 19, '64, Albany; Sept. 19, 1 year; 

M. O.. July 6, '65. 
Vickers, Frederick, 41; Aug. 21, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; M. O., 

July 6, '65. 
Visbion, Henry W., 21; Aug. 13, '62, Bethany; Oct. 28; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wade, Gilbert C, 18; Sept. 3, '62, Bethany; Oct. 28; Corp., June 

5, "64; Sergt., Dec. 21, '64; tvima. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. .V. 
Waite, Daniel E., 25; Aug. 29, '62, Batavia; Oct. 28. Sergt.; dis. 

Jan. 22, '64. 
Walsh, Thoma.s, 34; Aug. 21, Alexander; Oct. 28, Corp.; Sergt., 

Feb. 22, '63; dis. March 27. '63. 
Ward, Edwin, 40; Aug. 30. '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; Q. M. Sergt., 

June 12, '63; trans. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Warren, John J., 28; Sept. 6, '62, Darien; Oct. 28; Corp., April 

12, '64; dis. July 25. '65. 
Webster, Peter, 37; Jan. 2, '64. 14th Cong. Dist.; Jan. 2; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Welsh, William, 44; Aug. 21, '62. Alexander; Oct. 28; dis. Apr. 

20, '64. 
Wickers. Jonas C, 24; Sept. 6. '62, Darien; Oct. 28; trans. June 

27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wilson. David, 23; Dec. 29, '63, Parma; Dec. 29; prisoner July 

9, '64, Monocacv; d. Oct. 26, '64, Danville, Va. 
Wilson, Samuel R., 32; Dec. 5, '63, Galen; Dec. 29; dis. May 

15. '65. 
Wing, Eugene B., 23; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28, Corp.; 

Sergt., March 28, '63; trans. June 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wing, Stephen P., 23; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; trans. 

Jnne 27. '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wolfe, Frederick. 29; Dec. 29. '63. Livingston; Dec. 29; wd. 

Cedar Creek; d. Nov. 24. '64, h()si)ital. 
Worthinglon, John, .35; Aug. 12. '62. Bethanv; Oct. 28; Sergt, 

June 12. '63; trans. June 27. '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Wriglit. William E.. 20; Aug. 12, '62, Bethany; Oct. 28, Sergt.; 

trans. June 27, '65. 2d N. Y. H. A. 
Zweitsche, Christian, 29; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; trans. 

June 27, '65, 2d N. Y. H. A. 

Since Company M, as the 22d Independent Battery, came 
into the Ninth Feb. 5. 1863, it is obvious that all members of the 
battery who in any way severed their connection with the same 
before the above date had no part with our regimt^nt and should 
not be included in our summaries, but for the sake of associa- 
tions their names and disposition are here given. 



COMPANY M. 591 

Edwin F. (Mark, mustered as 2d Lieut., Sept. 4, '62, aud by 

sperial order Xo. LoC), adjutant jieneral's ottice. War De- 

partnicut, April 4, "C3, liis commission was revoked and he 

was M. O. from date of M. I., having never reported for 

dutv. 
Bailev. Freeman. 24; Aug. 30, '62, Oakfield; trans. Oct. 23, '62, 

25tli Ind. F.at. 
Bassett. William P., 44; Aug. 31, '62, Bergen; trans. Oct. 23, '62, 

2oth Ind. Bat. 
Blood, Delos, 24; Aug. 14, ^62, Batavia; deserted Oct. 3, '62; 

that blood, though saved, was bad. 
Bradley, Chris. W., 20; Aug. 29, '62, Batavia; Oct. 28; dis. Jan. 

17," '63, Washington. 
Brown, Hezekiah, 27; Aug. 31, '62, Bergen; deserted Oct. 24, '62. 
Brown, Miles T., 26; Aug. 15, '62, Bethany; Oct. 28; deserted 

Dec. 28. '62. 
Bruette, Isaac, 32; Aug. 30, '62, Oakfleld; trans. Oct. 23, '62, 

2.5th Tud. Bat. 
Canfield, Jerome, 34; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; dis. Deo. 

23, '62. 
Cole, William B., 22; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; deserted 

Jan. 1, "63; this Cole made a black mark. 
Colt, Alva N., 19; Aug. 15, '62, Bethany; deserted Oct. 5, '62; 

he needed breaking. 
Conant. Orson H., 23; Aug. 21, '62. Alexander; Oct. 28; d. Jan. 

13, '63, Fort Reno. 

Covev, Diocletian, 33; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; deserted 

Jan. 14, '63. 
Dunn, James, 18; Aug. 30, '62, Bergen; dis. Oct. 22, '62. 
Edwards, George, 40; Aug. 26, '62, Bergen; trans. 25th Ind. Bat. 
Emerv, James,'l8; Aug. 31, '62, Batavia; trans. Oct. 23, '62, 25th 

Ind. Bat. 
Fairfield. Charles, 44: Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; trans. Oct. 23, 

'62, 25tli Ind. Bat. 
Ford. Ansel, 21; Aug. 29, '62, Bethanv; Oct. 28; d. Dec. 8, '62. 
Fowler, Robert, 28; Aug. 30, '62, Oakfield; Oct. 28; dis. Dec. 

14. '62. 

Cowing, Cvrus A., 20; Aug. 29, '62, Batavia; Oct. 28; d. Nov. 

20,''62! 
Hatch. James G., 20; Aug. 13, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; dis. Dee. 

25, '62. 
Hill, David, 23; Aug. 29, '62, Bergen; deserted Sept. 2.3, '62; not 

the subsequent governor, he dosf^'ts nothing. 
Kellner, John, 25; Aug. 30, '62, Oakfleld; Oct. 2S; d. Jan. 14, '63. 
Kidder, James, 23; Aug. 30, '62. Batavia; Oct. 28; dis. Jan. 

7, '63. 
Knapp, Silas, 19; Aug. 12, '62, Bethany, Oct. 28; d. Not. 26, '62, 

Camp Barrv. 
Kraetzer, Henry L., 21; Aug, 30, '62, Batavia; Oct. 28; d. Dec. 

5. '62, Camp Barry. 



592 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Lawrence, George B.. 20; Aug. 29, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; de- 
serted Oct. 15, '62. 
Livingston, Henrv, 26; Aug. 31, '63, Bergen; deserted Sept. 24, 

'62. 
Loomis, Irwin W., 22; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; de- 
serted Jan. 1, '63. 
McDowell. Alexander C, 29; Aug. 9, '62, Bergen; deserted Sept. 

20, '62. 
Maltbv, William H., 23; Aug. 30, '63, Oakfleld; Oct. 28; d. Nov. 

24. '62. 
Martin, Elias, 23; Aug. 31, '62, Batavia; trans. 25th Ind. Bat. 
Rodgers. (leorge, 18; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; dis. Jan. 

31, '63. 
Smith, Oharles A., 23; Aug. 30, '62, Oakfleld; Oct. 28; d. Nov. 

22, '62. 
Tisdale, Homer L., 21; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; dis. 

Jan. 9, '63. 
Waite, James M., 18; Aug. 29, '62. Bethany; Oct. 28, 1st Sergt.; 

promoted, Dec. 28, '62, 2d Lieut., 5th N. Y. H. A. 
West, Warren, 20; Aug. 19, '62. Batavia; Oct. 28; dis. Jan. 

31 '63. 
Williams, John W., 18; Aug. 2, '62, Bergen; Oct. 28; d. Dec. 

5, '62. 
Wood, Henrv, 22; Aug. 13, '62, Bethany; Oct. 28, Artificer; d. 

Dec. 27, "'62. 
Wright, Walter I., 24; Aug. 21, '62, Alexander; Oct. 28; d. Nov. 

30, '62. 

Unassigned Recruits. 

The following names are borne on the government rolls as 
unassigned to companies. Except in certain instances there is 
no record of muster-out. Consequently the data give only names, 
ages and muster-in facts. Very likely some names are on the 
company rolls in some varying form, thus changed through the 
carelessness of clerks. 

The adjutant general's report, 1868, has the name of 2d Lieu- 
tenant Vincent "Agnet," commissioned Feb. 11, '63, with rank 
from Dec. 30, 1862, not mustered. Considerable research de- 
velops the facts that his name was Vincent Eugene Agnel, a 
son of Hyacinth R. Agnel, from 1840 till long after the war 
professor of French in West Point. Vincent E. was born in 
West Farms, Westchester county, March 22, 1840; was educated 
at the public schools of West Point, and by private tutors. He 
went to New Orleans in the winter of 1862 as a private secretary 
to General S. B. Holabird, and there died of typhoid fever, Mar. 
28. '63. His body lies in West Point cemetery. 

The adjutant general's re])ort for 1897 has the name of A. P. 
Crafts, commissioned assistant surgeon, Sept. 25, '62, not mus- 
tered. 



UNASSIGNBD RECRUITS. 593 

Also the same report bears the name of J. N. Knapp, mus- 
tered in as adjutant in Albany, Aug. 20, 1862, but was not com- 
missioned. No further record. 

The same report has Edward Malone, commissioned assistant 
surgeon Feb. 18, '65, not mustered. 
Allen, Joshua, 38; March 10, '64, Troy; March 10. 
Allen, Milton C, 18; Aug. 23, '64, Genoa; Aug. 23, 1 year. 
Anderson, John. 20; March 3, '64, Brooklyn; March 3. 
Baldwin, George, 23; Mav 18, '64, Galen ;*May 18. 
Benedict, Joseph, 43; Sept. 20, '63, Avon; Sept. 20. 
Berdelle, George, 22; Dec. 21, '63, Niles; Jan. 2, '64. 
Berggren, Aden, 49; Jan. 11, '64, Cortland; Jan. 19. 
Bowman, John B., 21; Jan. 4, '64, Auburn; Jan. 4. 
Bowker, Jackson M., 18; Feb. 9. '64. Lansing; Feb. 9. 
Bovd, William, 25; Feb. 27, '64, Syracuse; Feb. 29. 
Bovle. John. 25; Aug. 31, '64, Albany; Sept. 1, 1 year. 
Bradburn. Peter, 44; Sept. 3, '64, Camillus; Sept. 6. 
Bradley, James, 23; Dec. 15, '63, Brooklyn; Dec. 15. 
Brennan, John, 22; Dec. 17, '63, Brooklyn; Dec. 17. 
Brenne, John, 25; Sept. 5, '64, Aurelius; Sept. 5, 1 year. 
Bridenbacker, Jacob, 39; Jan. 6, '64, Troy; Jan. 8. 
Brooks, James P., 23; April 9, '64, New York; April 9. 
Brown, Charles, 19; Aug. 29, '64, Auburn; Aug. 29, 1 year. 
Brown, James S., 24; Feb. 27, '64, Onondaga; Feb. 29. 
Brown, John. .30; Dec. 28, '64, Junius; Dec. 29. 
Brown, John, 29; Dec. 14. '63, Galen; Dec. 15. 
Brown, Thomas, 20; April 15, '64, Westmoreland; April 15. 
Bruce, John. 19; Jan. 7, '64. Syracuse; Jan. 7. 
Bukley, John, 40; Aug. 30, '64. Conquest; Aug. 30, 1 year. 
Burke", William, 22; March 11, '64, New York; March 11. 
Burletes, Henry. 32; Dec. 28, '63, Fayette; Dec. 29. 
Butler, James,'23; Sept. 3, '64, Sennett; Sept. 3, 1 year. 
Butts. Alexander. Jr.. 30; Jan. 9, '64. Smyrna; Jan. 9. 
Calipe. William, 34; Sept. 3, '64, Albany; 1 year; M. O., May 

7, '65. 
Campbell, Henry, .35; Sept. 1, '64, Skaneateles; 1 year; Se])t. 1. 
Cannon, William W.. 25; Sept. 6, '64, Albany; Sept. 21, 1 year. 
Carney, John. 28; Sept. 7. '64. Brooklyn; Sept. 7. 
Carroll, Martin. 23; Dec. 15. '63. Brooklyn; Dec. 15. 
Carter. John S.. 21 ; Dec. 14. '62. Albany; Dec. 14. 
Case. Charles. 27; Dec. 31. "63. Galen; Jan. 2. '64. 
Cassidv, William. 19; March 11. '63, Tnlly; March 11. 
Chad wick. James. 36; Dec. 12, '63, Pembroke; Dec. 12. 
Clark. Charles S.. 18; Jan. 9, '64, Brooklyn; Jan. 9. 
Clark, George A., 18; Dec. 14, '64, Albany; Dec. 14. 
Clark. James, 21; Dec. 11, '64, Brooklyn; Dec. 14. 
Clark. James S., IS; Aug. 20, '64, Dryden; Aug. 20. 1 year. 
Clark, Thomas. 25; Sept. 6. '64, Auburn; Sept. 6. 1 year. 
Clay, Frank H., 20; Sept. 13, '64, Avon; Sept. 13, 1 year. 
38 



594 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Coleman, James, 38; Dec. 28, '63, Macedon; Dec. 29; Vet. Co. B. 

160th N. Y. 
Com stock, Alexander, 25; Dec. 21, '63, Brooklyn; Dec. 21. 
Comstock, Levi W., 18; Jan. 18, '64, Dewitt; Jan. 25. 
Conger, Hoyt, 21 ; Dec. 14, '6.3, Waterloo; Dec. 21. 
Conlon, John, 28; April 7, '64, Jamaica; April 7. 
Connors, John, 19; April 15, '64, Utica; April 15. 
Cook, Daniel, 21; Jan. 2, '64, Auburn; Jan. 5. 
Cook, Edward, 44; Jan. 14, '64, Mexico; Jan. 14. 
Cooley, Michael. 44; Jan. 1, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 4. 
Cornwell, John T., 38; Jan. 9, '64, Macedon; Jan. 12. 
Coupe, William W., 44; Sept. 2, '64, Albany; Sept. 9. 
Coyle, John, 30; Sept. 23, '64, Tarrytown; Sept. 23, 1 year. 
Cranson, Dexter, 44; Dec. 22, '63, Venice; Dec. 22. 
Crawford, Clarence. 18; Dec. 14, '63, Galen; Dec. 14. 
Crawford, James D., 33; Jan. 4, '64, Bolivar; Jan. 4. 
Cromwell, William A., 24; Dec. 16, '63, Macedon; Dec. 16. 
Cross, Albert B., 29; Sept. 8, '64, Sodus; Sept. 8. 
Crothey, Robert, 25; Sept. 3, '64, Scipio; Sept. 3. 
Cune, Patrick M., 23; April 7, '64, Batavia; April 7. 
Cutler, John, 21 ; March 24, '63, Brooklvn ; March 24. 
Dailey, Ezekiel L.. 44; Dec. 29, '63, Lyons; Dec. 29. 
Daly," John. 21; Sept. 15, '63, Sodus: Sept. 15. 
Davidson, John, 35; Sept. 3, '64, Albanv; Sept. 3; M. O., May 

7, '65. 
Deabson, William, 20; Dec. 22, '63, Bethel; Dec. 22. 
Deming, Francis B., 18; Dec. .30. '63, Rose; Jan. 2, '64. 
Derbv, Milton, .33; Sept. 1, '64, Huron; Sept 5, 1 year. Had been 

in 44th and 105th N. Y. 
Dillen, John, 22; Dec. 21, '63, Brooklyn; Dec. 21. 
Dixon, James, 22; Nov. 23, '63, Brooklyn; Nov. 23. Vet. Co. K, 

16th Va. Vols. 
Doodey, John, 19; Nov. 24, '63, Brooklyn; Nov. 24. 
Dodmb, George, 22; Oct. 14. '64, New York; Oct. 14. 
Doyle, Arthur, 25; Dec. 30, '63. Wolcott; Dec. 30. 
Doyle, John, 18; March 15. '64, Richlaud; March 15. 
Downev, Robert, 44; Aug. 30, '64, Oswego; Aug. .30; M. O., July 

27* '65. 
Dunmore, James, 24; Jan. 1, '64, .\uburn; Jan. 4. 
Earlv. William, 24; Dec. 12, '63, Brooklyn; Dec. 14. 
Edic'k, William P., .32; Jan. 21, '64, Geddes; Jan. 21. 
Edwards, William, 21; Dec. 14, '63, Auburn; Dec. 14. 
Elliott, Printis, .53; Jan. 1, '64. Harford; Jan. 1. 
Emerick, Joshua, .38; Dec. 18, '63, Aiibiun; Jan. 2, '64. 
Evans. Daniel. 23; Dec. 9, '63. l'.r()oklyn; Dec. 9. 
Evers, James, 23; Dec. 12, '63, RroiU^lyn; Dec. 14. 
Fellows, Thomas, 24; Feb. 29. '64. Washington; Feb. 29. 
Field, Horace, 18; Jan. 29, '64, Sodus; Jan. 29. 
Flynn, David, 22 ; Dec. 7, '63, Brooklyn ; Dec. 7. 



UNASSIGNBD RBCEDITS. 595 

Foster, George T., 24; Sept. 3, '64, Galen; Sept. 3, 1 year. 

Foster, James P., 44; Dec. 19, '63, Butler; Dec. 28. 

Foster, Paul, 23; Feb. 24, '64, Wiudbam; Feb. 24. 

Freer, Isaac, 21; Jan. 5, '64, Onondaga; Jan. 5. 

French, Peter, 31; Jan. 2, '64, Auburn; Jan. 5. 

Frysat, Joseph, 31; Jan. 26, '64, Wolcott; Jan. 26. 

Gaffey, James, 32; Dec. IS, '63, Auburn; Dec. 31. 

Gardner, Adolphus, 18; Dec. 30, '63, Palmyra; Jan. 2. 

Gay, Lawrence, 24; Jan. 1, '63, Palmyra; Jan. 2. 

Gentbner, Charles, 18; Dec. 31, '63, Lyons; Jan. 4. 

George, James, 32; Sept. 1, '64, Albany; Sept. 1, 1 year; M. O., 

May 7, '65. 
Gilhuley, James, 44; Aug. 31, '64, Conquest; Sept. 1, 1 year; 

M. O., July G, '65. 
Glenn, Frank, 23; Dec. 7, '63, Brooklyn; Dec. 7. 
Goodnow, Washington, 27; Aug. 30, '64, Auburn; Aug. 30. 
Goodrich, Ephraim, 44; Dec. 23, '63, Butler; Dec. 29. 
Gotham, Brainard C., 19; Jan. 16, '64, Russia; Jan. 18. 
Gray, Walter S., 21; Nov. 24, '63, Brooklyn; Nov. 24. 
Hall, Isaac, 18; Jan. 7, '64, Salina; Jan. 7. 
Hamilton, James, 35; Aug. 1, "64, Lyons; Aug. 1. 
Haskell, Daniel, 42; Dec. 28, '63, Aurelius; Dec. 28. 
Hawkins, Elizner, 29; Aug. 28, '64, Ira; Aug. 29. 
Haywood, Alfred, 24; Dec. 26, '6.3, Sodus; Dec. 29. 
Headv, Lewis, 19; Dec. 29, '63, Semprouius; Dec. 29. 
Henry, John, 20; Jan. 21, '64, Elbridge; Jan. 21. 
Herrington, James S., 18; Jan. 4, '64, Auburn; Jan. 4. 
Hitchcock, George W., 30; Dec. 26. '63, Macedon; Dec. 28. 
Holcomb, Charles R., 20; Jan. 22, '64, Victory; Jan. 22. 
Holden, James, 23; April 7, '64, Jamaica; April 7. 
Horn, Charles V., 21; Dec. 14, '63, Rose; Dec. 15. 
Houser, Charles L., 19; Sept. 3, '63, Dryden; Sept. 3. 
Howard, John, 44; Jan. 6, '63, Clay; Jan. 6; had served in Co. 1, 

149th N. Y. Vols. 
Hoye, Francis, 26; Aug. 31, '64, Albany; Sept. 7. 
Hyde, John, 23; Sept. 6, '64, Auburn; Sept. 6, 1 year. 
Inorgan, David, 18; Dec. 9, '63, Brooklyn; Dec. 9. 
Ireland, William W., 19; Jan. 8, '64, Lyons; Feb. 11. 
Jennings, Charles H., 31; Sept. 24, '63, Lyons; Feb. 24, '64. 
Johnson, Hogan, 28; Jan. 15, '64, New York; Jan. 15. 
Johnston, John, 32; Dec. 16, '63, Galen; Dec. 29. 
Jones, James, 23; March 11, '64, New York; March 11. 
Jones, Samuel I., 42; Dec. 26, '63, Brooklyn; Dec. 26. 
Kane, John, 24; March 11, '64, New York; March 11. 
Kinney, Joseph, 22; Dec. 29, '63, New Haven; Dec. 29. 
Kramer, George, 18; Jan. 4, '64. Brooklyn; Jan. 4. 
Larkins, John, — ; March 15, '64, Richland; March 15. 
Lavev, James, 20; March 3, '64, Brooklyn; March 3. 
Leonard, Charles R., 29; Jan. 28, '64, Cortland; Jan. 28. 






596 



NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 



Little, Isaac, 44; Jan. 5, '64, Skaneateles; Jan. 5; had served in 

Co. F, 160th N. Y. Vols. 
Loafman, James, I'J; Martli 9. '64, Troy; March 9. 
Loyau, Julm, Jl; Dec. 4, '63, Brooklyn; Dec. 4. 
Lusk, William, 19; Feb. 2H, "64, Troy; Feb. 23. 
Lyman, Charles, 23; Nov. 24, '63, Brooklyn; Nov. 24. 
Lyman, Joseph. 19; Nov. 24. "63, Brooklyn; Nov. 24. 
Lyons, John, 22; Nov. 24, '64, Brooklyn; Nov. 24. 
McCarty, Patrick, 41; Dec. 28, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 28. 
McVicar, John D.. 24; Jan. 1, '64, Lyons; Jan. 4. 
Madder^ John, 2"); Dec. 15, '63, Aurelius; Dec. 30. 
Mahany, Dennis, 19; Feb. 3, "64, Brooklyn; Feb. 3. 
Mann, Asa D., 43; Dec. 22, '63, \'enice; Jan. 2, '64. 
Manuinfr, Albert, 30; Sept. 23, '64, Tarrytown; Sept. 23, 1 year. 
Marshall, Henry S., 23; Jan. 4, '64, Cieucva; Jan. 4. 
Martin, Henry, 21; March 15, '64, Richland; March 15. 
Martin, Thomas, 20; Sept. 1, '64, Auburn; Sept. 2, 1 year. 
Mead, William H., 44; Dec. 24. '63, Butler; Dec. 28. 
Merritt, Edmund P., 43; Jan. 11, '64, Cortland; Jan. 13. 
Miiem, William, 41; Nov. 2.3, '63, Galen; Nov. 23. 
Miller, Cornelius, 21; Dec. 14, '63, Rose; Dec. 29. 
Miller, John B., 24; Dec. 26, '63, Galen; Dec. 29. 
Miller, I'roctor, 23; Aug. 29, '64, Moravia; Sept. 1, 1 year. 
Miller, William A., 40; Feb. 12, '64, Syracuse; Feb. 12. 
Miner, John, 31; Sept. 6, '64, Auburn; Sept. 6, 1 year. 
Moore, George, 23; Sept. 6, '64. Auburn; Sept. 6, 1 year. 
Moore, Horatio E., 47; Feb. 8, '64, Virgil; Feb. 9. 
Morgan, Ebenezer D., 20; Aug. 30, '64. Albany ; M. O., May 7, '65. 
Morgan, Henry J., 21; Dec. 9, "63, Brooklyn; Dec. 9. 
Mulligan. Denni.s, 21; March 11. '64, New York; March 11. 
Murney, Cornelius, 40; Dec. 23, Junius; Jan. 5, '64. 
JIurphey, Michael. 22; Dec. 15, '63, Brooklyn; Dec. 15. 
Murray, Bernard, 21; March 11, '64, New York; March 11. 
Murrav, Erastus. 45; Aug. 9, '64. Rose; Aug. 9, 1 year. 
Mvers,' William A., 22; Sept. 1, '64. Auburn; Sept. 2, 1 year. 
Nichols, John B., 25; Aug. 29, '64, Oxford; Aug. 29, 1 year. 
North, Jesse, 42; Sept. 1, '64, Huron; Sept. 1, 1 year; M. O., 

Dec. — , '64. 
Norton. Horace, 41; Dec. 30, '63, Schroeppel; Dec. 30. 
Norton, Michael. 21; Dec. 12, '6:!, Brooklyn; Dec. 12. 
Nots, Thomas. 22; Sept. 6. '64, Auburn; Sept. 6, 1 year. 
O'Keefe, Daniel, 19; Feb. 20, '64, Oswego; Feb. 20. 
Overocker. George W., 18; Aug. 22, '64, Butler; Aug. 22, 1 year. 
Parsons, David, 23; Aug. 31, '64, Ira; Aug. 31, 1 year. 
Parsons. Stephen. 23; .\ug. 9, 'M. Savannah; Aug. 9. 
Perry, Leonard J.. 20; March 1. "64, Kingston; ]\Iarch 1. 
Pettitt, Joseph, IS; Jan. 4, '64, P.rooklyn; Jan. 4. 
Potter, Bvron, 28; Jan. 13, '64, Macedon; Jan. 15; M. O., July 

8, '64-. 



UNASSIGNBD RECRUITS. 597 

Potter, Charles, 25; Jan. 4, "64, Savannah; Jan. 4. 

I'otter, George W., '22; Nov. 21, '^i:^, Oswego; Nov. 21. 

Prentiss. James B., 19; Dec. 24. "O;!, Marion; Dec. 24. 

tiuiuu, James, 45; Dee. 28, "03, Maeedou; Dec. 28. 

Uadwav, Albert K., 25; Sept. 15, '04, Kochester; 1 year; M. O.. 

May 9, '65. 
Rains, John, 21; Sept. 0, '(i4, Auburn; .Sept. (J, 1 year. 
Kankins, William, 20; Feb. 27, 'C4, Mexico; Feb. 27. 
Keardon, William, 21; March 3, "ti4, Brooklyn; March 3. 
Keese, I'hilip, 18; Dec. 9. •03, Brooklyn; Dec. 9. 
Kemiugtou. Orlando, 44; Dec. 31, '03, Brutus; Dec. 31. 
Reyne, James, 3((; Sept. 28, 'G4, Cohocton; Sept. 24. 
Riley. Patrick, 2(1; .Nov. 25, '03, Brooklyn; Nov. 25. 
Rilev, Philip, 23; Oct. 25, '04, Albany; Oct. 25, 1 year. 
Ringley, Seth H., 20; Dec, 29, '03, Onondaga; Dec. 29. 
Ritchey, James, 30; Jan. 27, '04, Auburn; Jan. 27. 
Rogers, Thomas, 19; March 11, "04, Clay; March 11. 
Rook, Martin, 20; Feb. 3, '04, Brooklyn; Feb. 3. 
Rorke, John, 18; Feb. 3, '04, Brooklyn; Feb. 3. 
Rosser, Garrett S„ 20; Nov. 30, '03, Syracuse; Nov. 30. 
Rus.sell, Henry, 44; Dec. 21, "03, Mentz; Dec. 21. 
Ryan, Morris, 32; .Jan. 0, '04, Skaneateles; Jan. 0. 
Rj^an, Thomas, 20; Sept. 15, '03, Seneca Falls; Sept. 15. 
Sanders, William, 20; Dec. 22, '63, Albany; Dec. 22. 
Sayers, Henry. 26; March 1, '64, Troy; March 1. 
Scanlon, Patrick, 30; Dec. 26, '03, Junius; Dec. 28. 
Schmidt, Emil. 25; Nov. 9, '04, New York; Nov. 9. 
Scholz, John, 18; Dec. 26, '03, Geddes; Dec. 20. 
Schoonnuiker, Alonzo, 18; Jan. 4, '04, Conquest; Jan. 4. 
Seaman, Clinton, 22; Jan. 5, '04, Galen; Jan. 5. 
Shaver. Merritt C, 22; Jan. 11, '04, Smyrna; Jan. 11. 
Shaw, Richard B., 18; Jan. 4, '64, Groton; Jan. 4. 
Sheppard, Arsey M., 21; Feb. 8, '64, Lyons; Feb. 11. 
Sherman, John, 19; Jan. 21. '64. Onondaga; Jan. 21. 
Shumway, Sylvester, 19; Aug. 13. '64, Troy; Sept. 2. 
Sidman. Janies, 44; Sept. 1. '04. Conquest; Sept. 1, 1 year; 
Sinclair, Manuel, 18; Aug. 20, '64, Sempronius; Aug. 22. 
Slaven. James, 19; Dec. 9, '63. Brooklyn; Dec. 9. 
Smith, Amos H., 27; Aug. 9, '64, Savannah; Aug. 9. 
Smith, Charles, 24; Dec. 21, '63, Brooklyn; Dec. 21. 
Smith, Emerv W., 36; Dec. 28, '63, Harford; Dec. 28. 
Smith, George, 21; April 15, '64, Rome; April 15. 
Stetson, Jerome, 23; Dec. 31, '63. Otisco; Jan. 6. '64; M. O.. 

May 7, '64. 
Stravels, John, 24; Sept. 0, '04, Sodus: Sej)t. 6, 1 year. 
Sullivan. Michael, 18; Feb. 8, '04, Enfield; Feb. 8. 
Swain, Thomas, 20; March 3, '64, Brooklyn; March 3. 
Sweet. Michael M., 40; Dec. 22, '03, Galen; Dec. 29. 
Tafft. Frank F., 27; Sept. 3, '04, Venice; Sept. 3. 



598 NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 

Thompson, Edward, 46; Sept. 22, '63, Montezuma; Dec. 30. 

Thompson, Orson, IS; Dec. 22, '63, Dewitt; Dec. 22. 

Thorp, Thomas, 19; Sept. 1, '64, Auburn; Sept. 1, 1 year. 

Thurston, James, 20; Dec. 31, '63, Syracuse; Dec. 31. 

Tripp. Morton F., 16; Feb. 22, '64, Rose; dis. April 20, '64, Fort 

Baker. 
Turner, Charles, 21; Nov. 24, '63, Brooklyn; Nov. 24. 
Tattle, Peter, 40; Jan. 13, '64, Syracuse; Jan. 13. 
Utter, George N., 20; Sept. 13, '64, Sodus; Sept. 14, 1 year. 
"Van Guilder, Henry A., 18; Sept. 2, '64, Auburn; Sept. 1, 1 year. 
Waldron, Waland, 18; Jan. 25, '64, Marcellus; Jan. 25. 
Webber, Charles S., 24; March 10, '64, Troy; March 10. 
Weed, James, 21; Dec. 4, '63, Brooklyn; Dec. 4. 
Wilber, Austin, 20; Jan. 4, '04, Lincklaen; Jan. 6. 
Whitney, Isaac, 28; Dec. 10. '63, Lyons; Dec. 10. 
Wilkinson, Philester. 41; Sept. 2, '64, Wolcott; Sept. 2, 1 year. 
Williams. Edward, 19; April 15, '64, Augusta; April 15; Vet. 

Co. D, 2d N. Y. A. 
Wilsey, Francis. 24; Dec. 29, '63. Sullivan; Dec. 29. 
Wilson. James, 26; Sept. 3, '64, Somerset; Sept. 3. 
Worrall, Charles, 21; Dec. 15, '03, New York; Dec. 15. 
Wright, Ensign, 32; Dec. 21, '63, Galen; Dec. 21. 



TABLE OF AGGREGATES. 





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14 








2 






1 


2 






Company A. 
























Officers, 


13 




1 




2 


1 




1 








Enlisted Men, 


308 


25 


8 


16 


47 


19 


3 


49 


7 


57 


21 


Company B. 
























Officers, 


9 


1 






1 


1 




1 








Enlisted Men, 


206 


22 


1 


9 


24 


7 


11 


34 


7 


22 


3 


Company C. 
























Officers, 


16 








2 














Enlisted Men, 


220 


22 


11 


19 


37 


21 




45 


6 


26 


4 


Company D. 
























Officers, 


14 


1 






1 














Enlisted Men, 


230 


12 


9 


9 


20 


23 


1 


44 


11 


34 


9 


Company E. 
























Officers, 


13 


2 




2 


1 






2 








Enlisted Men, 


244 


28 


4 


22 


20 


10 


1 


44 


10 


27 


9 


Company F. 
























Officers, 


13 


1 












1 








Enlisted Men, 


246 


12 


1 


7 


15 


2 


1 


58 


13 


20 


36 


Company G. 
























Officers, 


12 






















Enlisted Men, 


224 


9 


1 


17 


18 


3 


1 


43 


9 


9 


5 


Company H. 
























Officers, 


9 


















, 




Enlisted Men, 


260 


16 


3 


12 


23 


12 




42 


6 


12 


20 


Company I. 
























Officers, 


12 














1 








Enlisted Men, 


212 


6 


1 


12 


11 


2 


1 


78 


9 


10 


10 


Company K. 
























Officers, 


9 


1 






3 






1 








Enlisted Men, 


234 


30 


5 


26 


22 


24 




40 


5 


15 


18 


Company L. 
























Officers, 


8 








1 






2 








Enlisted Men, 


200 


7 


1 


13 


15 


5 


1 


91 


6 


18 


14 


Company M. 
























Officers, 


10 


1 






2 






2 








Enlisted Men, 


236 


10 


2 


9 


25 


12 


1 


98 


16 


14 


7 




2962 


206 


48 


173 


290 


142 


21 


678 


106 


264 


156 



Adding 244 unassigned recruits, and deducting 32 for officers, 
named twice, the final aggregate is 3,174; but the number 2,962 rep- 
resents those who made the record for the regiment. 



i. 



NDEX. 



N. B.— The following list contains the proper names of the text, with 
topics and the names of officers that are not arranged alphabetically in 
the rosters. In the tables of survivors and in the regimental roster all 
non-commissioned officers and privates are arranged in strictly alphabet- 
ical order. 





Page. 




Page. 


Abatis, 


227 


Atlantic Monthly, 


38, 42 


Abbey, A. M., 


409, 482, 580 


Atwood, A. J., 


471 


Acker, Cyrus, 


482 


Augur, Gen., 


60, 289 


A Company, 


118, 124 


Austin, H. K., 


6 


Adams, Col. A. D., 


132 


Averill, Gen., 


149 


Africans and gunpowder, 


250 


Avery, B. L., 


292, 368 


Aged negro, 


108 


Avery, Miss J. L., 


446 


Agnel, V. A., 


592 


Awkward soldiers. 


114 


Aiken's Landing, 


358 






Ainsworth, Col., 


4 


Babcoek, H. B., 


549 


Albaugh, John, 


492 


Bacon, G. W., 15, 49, 62, 92, 


492, 51.5, 


Alden, L. W., 


15, 481, 482 


516 




Alexander, Capt. B. S., 


297 


Bailey's cross-roads. 


257 


Alexander's Battery, 


128 


Baker, J. B., 


482 


Alexandria, 58, 61, 


63, 66, 81, 82 


Baldwin, Jonathan, 


4&- 


Allen, James, 


57 


Ball, Col. WUliam H., 


90 


Allen, J. M., 


482 


Account of Cedar Creek, 


173, 174 


Allen, W. E., 


78, 518 


Ball and chain. 


56 


Alpeter, George H., 


6, 189 


Ball's Bluff, 


320 


Amelia Court House, 


231, 2.32 


Ball's cross-roads. 


257, 260 


Ames, J. r., 


33 


Baltimore, 25, 118, 122, 125, 


134, 135, 


Anderson, J. H., 


301 


136 




Andrews, Alvin, 


433 


Band, Brass, 53, 88, 290 


Annapolis, 


360 


Barbara Frietehie, 


122, 124 


Antietam, 26, 


30, 31, 34, 125 


Barber, John A., 


189 


Appomattox, 


219 


Earless, R. C, 


292 


Appomattox Court House, 


237, 240 


Barnard, Gen., 58, 60 


298, 299 


Appomattox river. 


110, 227 


Barnes, B. F., 


457 


Aqueduct Bridge, 


295 


Barracks, 


49, 60 


Aqueduct road. Guarding, 


261 


Bartlett, Gen. W. F., 


311 


"Araby," 


301 


Barton, Gen., 


235 


Arlington Heights, 


28,82 


Barton, Lewis, 


455, 493 


Army calls, 


68 


Bates, George W., 


292 


Arnold, Alonzo, 


278 


Bathing facilities. 


260 


Ashby's gap. 


168, 322 


Battalion joins. 3d, 


156 


39 









602 



NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 







Page. 






pH 


Battery Cameron, 




261 


Bowles, J. A., 




55« 


Kemble, 




261 


Bowen, Alonzo, 




120, 410 


Lee, 


215, 216 


220, 222 


Bowling Green, 




87, 88 


Parrott, 




201 


Braddock, Gen., 




125 


Rossell, 




15S 


Brandt, J. W., 




155, 455 


Vermont, 




56, 261 


Bread-making, 




321 


Battery tips over, 




125 


Breakfast call. 




68 


Bayard, Gen., 




293 


Breaking midday naps. 




er 


B Company, 50, 57, 69, 


76, 129, 


137, 150, 


Breaking the lines. 




223 


218 






"Break ranks," 




264 


Beans, 




34 


Breastwork making, 101, 


104, 


105, no, 


Beardsley, William C, 




10 


111 






Becker, D. D., 




549 


Breckinridge, Gen., 




128, 318 


Bedbugs at Reno, 




160 


Bridge, burning of. 




128 


Strong, 




266 


Brigade proposed, 3d, 




210 


Beeeher, H. W., 


22, 


103, 209 


Brigade review, 




218 


Belgian rifles, 




22 


Brightwood, 




299 


Bell, James, 




185 


Brinkerhoir, G. W., 5, 118, 


235, 


369, 410, 


"Belle Brandon," 




292 


457 






Belle Grove House, 




172, 185 


Briscoe's cove, 




367 


Belle Isle, 




251 


Brock, C. J., 




78 


Belle flain, 


82, 83, 88, 205 


Broiling steak. 




203 


Bermuda Hundred, 




108 


Brower, A. W., 




411 


Berryville, 


142, 


145, 146 


Brown, Guy A., 226 


455 


456, 580 


Between the lines, 




283 


Brown, Rev. L. W., 




132 


Bible class, 17 


, 23, 32, 


167, 174 


Brown, M. W., 




16, 580 


Bidwell, Gen. D. B., 




193 


Browning quoted, Mrs., 




284 


Bigelow, L. H., 


212, 


226, 559 


Brownlow, "Parson," 




23 


Big spring, 




321 


Brown's raid, John, 




140, 142 


Billings, Col. J. D., 




6 


Buchanan, Capt., 




197 


Bird song in battle. 




98 


Bucktails. 




07 


Bishop, E. A., 




409 


BuU, A. H., 




411 


Bivens, James, 




456 


Burgess, Charles, 15, 18, 78, 96, 


106, 128, 


Bixby, A. J., 




340 


1.52. 157, 163, 196, 


454, 


.515 


Black Diamond, 




.561 


Burke, M. B., 




15. 4S2 


Bladensburg, 




36, 55 


Burke, 0. G., 




482 


Blair, Montgomery, 




319 


Burksville, 




240 


Blakeley, John, 




100 


Burton, Hiram, 




411 


Blanket tossing, 




258 


Burton, Reuben, 129, 307, 


320, 


368, 411, 


Blisters, 




320 


472, 549 






Bodies near surface, Dead, 


214 


Butcher arrested. 




156 


Bolivar Heights, 




146, 161 


Butler, Gen. B. F., 




109 


Bone car\'ing. 




339, 340 








Books, 


4e 


, 79, 340 


Cady, Egbert, 




100 


Booth, Wilkes, 




87 


Cake peddler. The, 




161 


Bostler, Conrad, 




273 


Cale, S. V. R., 




659 


Bottumc, E. W., 




413 


Calkins, Ezra, 




.527 


Bovee, W. H., 




34 


Campbell, R. M., 




15, 4.57 





INDEX. 






603 




Page. 






Page. 


Camp Bunker Hill, 


31, 34 


aark, E. J., 






16 


Camp Chase, 


27, 34, 82 


Clarksburg, 




139, 


317 


Camp-fare, 


39 


Clay, H. de B., 






18 


Camp Halleck, 14, 


17, 26, 2S0 


Clay, Henry, 






94 


Camp Morris, 


40, 44 


Clendennin, D. R., 






123 


Camp Nellie Seward, 


36 


Clifton, 






143 


Camp scene. 


105 


Clippard, 






339 


Cannon buried, 


241 


Clothing thrown away. 






83 


Cannon for Early, 


192 


Clover station, 






248 


Captain and his horse. 


70 


Clow, George E., 






559 


Captain and the mule, 


41 


Cobb, Alton E., 






414 


Capital of Virginia, 


251 


Coffin and whiskey, 






63 


Capitol in Washington, 


26 


Cold Harbor, 44, 95 


, 96-107, 


278 


Capture and escape. My, 


307-309 


Cole, William N., 






432 


Card-playing under fire. 


102 


Coleman, Dr., 






243 


Caroline county. 


87 


Coleman, Lyman, 




182 


281 


Carpenter, 0. B., 


179, 493 


Colligan, John, 






6 


Carroll, Charles, 


135 


Petersburg picket-line 






210 


Casterline, J. B., 


412 


Colonel declines to move. 


The, 




113 


Cater, Charles, 


361 


Colonel's wife, The, 






209 


Catoctin mountains, 


125 


Colvin, S. T., 


132, 


537, 


538 


Cavanaugh, Mary, 


419 


Company funds. 






61 


Cedar Creek, 143, 109, 


170-194, 277 


Company Q, 






147 


Losses at. 


192 


Comstock, L. C, 367, 455, 


456, 


482 


549 


Numbers at, 


193 


Condemned horse. 






80 


After the battle. 


194 


Confederacy, Last capital 


of. 




240 


Cedarville, 


143 


Confederate prices. 






87 


Chaddock, T. J., 


412, 527 


Conklin, Benson, 






458 


Chain bridge, 39, 


40, 53, 260 


Conklin, Gilbert, 






482 


Chamberlain, Surgeon D. S 


, 58, 130, 


Connecticut 1st H. A., 






81 


278, 370, 413, 455 




2d H. A., 


98, 


100 


138 


Chambersburg, 


38, 140 


17th Infantry, 






39 


Chance to pray. A, 


279 


Conny's expense, 






43 


ChantiUy, 


36 


Cook, William, 






549 


Chapel, George E., 


482 


Cooking, 


56, 


114, 


166 


Charge near Petersburg, 


111-113 


Coombs, William H., 






414 


Charles City Court House, 


108 


Coonan, A., 






471 


Charlestown, 


142, 145 


Cooper shop. 




24 


,272 


CharlottesviUe, 


329 


Corbett, Boston, 






87 


Chase, Salmon P., 


28, 54, 60 


Cornwell. Selah, 


15, 40 


, 503 


Chesterfield church. 


92 


Corpse for bed-mate. 






119 


Chevaux de frise. 


227 


Corse, Gen., 






235 


Che\Tons and stripes. 


218 


Cottrell, Phoebe J., 






418 


Chickaheminy river, 


lOS 


Counterfeit bill. 






3.54 


Christmas, 


47, 48, 209 


Covell. Mrs. C. H., 






349 


Chronicle, Washington, 


50 


Cowell, Charles, 






4S2 


City Point, 


108 


Crafts, A. P., 






592 


Clark, E. F., 


501 


Crane, J. L., 15, 49 


414 


, 537 



604 



NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 









Pmge. 






P.ge. 


Craw, Lafayette, 






93 


Dewitt, Byron, 




370,455 


Craw, Morris, 






93 


Dinkle farm, 




151 


Crawford, Thomas, 






252 


Diphtheria, 




344 


Crittenden, J. T., 




456 


472 


Discharge papers. 




62 


Crook, Gen., 




149 


153 


District of Columbia, 




138 


Crowfoot, Charles F., 






292 


Dix, Gen. John A., 




391 


Crowley, Dennis, youngest member 




Dongus, Edward, 




187 


of the Ninth, 






582 


Doxology, 




291 


Cuba, 






59 


Dress coats. 




261 


Cumberland, 






121 


Drummer ashore. 




63 


Currie, Col., 






197 


Duckett, W. G., 6, 307 


320, 


417, 456 


Custer, Gen., 


146, 


153, 


407 


Dudley, H. A., 




100 


Cyclone, 






267 


Dudrow, Capt., 

Duffie, Alfred N., 197, 


198, 


179 
343, 357 


"D," the letter, 






338 


Dunning, E. P., 




6, 310 


Dame, Rev. George W., 


248, 


344 


345 


Dutchman, A wounded. 




281 


Damon, Capt. G. B., 






130 


Dutchman's speech. 




35 


Dancing m camp. 






269 








Daniels, R. L., 






504 


Early, Gen., 131, 134, 138 


139, 


140, 145, 


Dan river, 






244 


151, 168, 170 






Danville, March to. 




243 


245 


Cedar Creek, 




191 


Capital of Virginia, 




247 


333 


Eastern branch. 


65, 


'6, 77, 80 


Prison in, etc., 






331 


E Company, 




129, 1.-54 


Danville raid. 






240 


Edenburg, 




162 


Danville Reiiister, 






244 


Edminster, D., 




482 


Danville to Richmond, 






350 


Edwards, Oliver, 




106, 175 


Davenport, Mr., 






145 


Edward's Ferry, 




136 


Davidson, Sutler, 






49 


Eighteenth Corps, 




99 


Davis, Albert J., 






416 


Eighth Corps, 137 


149 


170. 173 


Davis, Capt. G. E., 






6 


Election days. 


41, 60, 199 


Davis, President, and Cabinet, 


243, 


247, 


EUicott City, 




135 


313 








F.llis, James H., 


134, 


456, 504 


Dawes, Gen., 






194 


Klmendorf, J. C, 




458 


Dawsonville, 






308 


Elmira, 




262, 303 


Day's programme. 




64, 07 


Emancipation Proclamation, 


33 


Dead horses. 






93 


Emerson, Ralph W., 




51 


Dead March in Saul, 






202 


Endurance, 




101 


Dean, John E., 


370, 


414 


450 


Escapes, 




313, 343 


Debates with enemy, 






326 


Ewell, Gen. R. S., 




234, 235 


D Company, 61 


, 62, 


134, 


136 


Exchange. 




358 


Deer shot, 






61 








Delavan House, 






21 


Failing, J. F., 


370, 


417, 4.56 


Deserters, Rebel, 






216 


Fairfax Court House, 




257 


Desertions, 






264 


Fairfax Seminary, 




81, 82 


Forgiven, 






265 


Falmouth, 




84 


Deuel, Walter, 




6 


415 


Families present. 




66 


De Voe, .T. H., 


6 


221 


415 


Farmville, 




236, 240 


Devoe, S T., 60, 169, 221 


370 


416 


456 


F Company, 


70, 95, 104 



INDEX. 



606 











Pise. 


'•Featherbed soldiers, 


) 






237 


Fenton, Governor, 








418 


Fifth Corps, 






206, 


222 


Fifth Corps badge, 








91 


Figliting experience, 








183 


Finley, Robert, 








580 


Finnegan"s wake, 








259 


First bullet. 








98 


First death, 






30, 


273 


First picket duty, 








35 


First skirmish drill, 








.'i4 


First Thanksgiving, 








42 


Firth, WiUiam H., 








516 


Fish, Chauncey, 5, 1 


2, 54 


, 78 


88, 


126, 


128, 129, 151, 


190, 


203, 


221, 


235, 


417, 471, 472 










Fish, Myron, 








151 


Fish, Thomas, 








418 


Fisher's Hill, 143, 


153, 


155, 


169, 


172 


Fitch, AUen, 








419 


Fitch, Cyrus E., 








419 


Fitch, George, 








419 


Fitch, Ir\-ing, 








419 


Fitzpatrick, J. W., 








571 


Flag of truce, 




103, 


216, 


221 


Flags of the Ninth, 








286 


Deposited in Albany, 






287 


Flag-staff breaks, 








63 


"Flanking above," 








116 


Flannery, C, 








221 


Flies, 








335 


Flower. B. L., 








4.55 


Flynn, Dennis, 15, 92 


179 


419 


559 


FoUett, A. H., 








102 


Follett, H. W., 




15 


481 


482 


Following the Greek 


cross 


) 




107 


Food from home. 








40 


Food prices, 158 


, 166, 


199 


202 


209 


Food troubles, 








268 


Foot cavalry. 








289 


Foote, Commodore, 








60 


Foote, 0. A., 








559 


Foraging, 137, 163, 


164, 


169, 


199, 


202, 


203, 204, 243, 


247 








Ford, Charles A., 


6, 


177, 


283 


420 


Fording Potomac, 




137, 


310 


320 


Forney, John W., 








50 


Forts Allen, Ethan 


59, 


266: 


Albany, 



Ftge. 

28; Baker, 78, 80; Berry, 81; 

Bunker Hill, 30, 36 

Fort Bayard, 51, 53, 66, 70, 273, 298 

Forts Carroll, 78; Corcoran, 295; Davis, 

78; Dupont, 78; De Russey, 158; 

Ellsworth, 297; Ethan Allen, 59, 

266; Fisher, 210, 220 

Fort Foote, 57, 60, 65, 78, 157, 205, 297, 

299, 399, 401 
Fort Gaines, 42, 47, 49, 51, 57, 66, 261, 

298 
Forts Garrische, 81; Greble, 78; Gregg, 

220; Jackson, 27; Keene, 210 
Fort Kearney, 36, 36, 38, 39, 157, 298 
Forts Lyon, 58; McHenry, 196; Mahan, 

78; Mahone (Damnation), 208 
Fort Mansfield, 39, 40, 47, 49, 57, 66, 

159, 298, 395, 397, 411 
Forts Massachusetts, 298, 299; Meigs, 
78; Pennsylvania, 298; Powhat- 
an, 59 
Fort Reno, 40, 47, 49, 57, 61, 136, 157, 

158, 159, 261, 298, 309, 395 
Forts Reynolds, 81, 404; Rhode Island, 
298; Richardson, 81, 404; Riek- 
etts, 78: Runyan, 27, 297; Scott, 
81; Sedgwick (Hell), 208 
Fort Simmons, 54, 56, 59, 61, 66, 76, 77, 

157, 159, 298 
Forts Slocum, 298; C. F. Smith, 266; 
Snyder, 78; Stanton, 78; Stead- 
man, 219, 227 
Fort Stevens. 158, 260, 297, 299, 308, 

310, 319 
Forts Strong. 266; Sumner, 160, 260, 
298; Thayer,160; Totten, 35, 261 ; 
Wadsworth, 207, 210, 214; Wag- 
ner, 78 ; Ward, 81 ; Washington, 
157, 205, 402; Welsh, 220 
Fort building, .32, 37, 38, 44, 53, .55, .58 
Forts about Washington, 295-,300 

Fortress Monroe, 121, 157 

"For your coffee," 277 

Foster, Charles, 292 

Foster, Henry, 292 

Foster, William, 293 

Fowler. Henry. 396 

Fox, Col. William F., 303 



606 



NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 



Page. 

Franklin, Gen. W. B., 303 

Frederick City, 122, 124, 125, 128, 129, 

135, 139, 140 

Fredericksburg, 82, 84, 88, 256 
Freeoflf, P. R., 15, 35, 129, 146, 155, 219, 

420, 549 

French Princes, 393 

Front, Reaching the, 85 

Front Royal, 143, 145, 168, 169, 170 

Frost, O. J., 6, 421 

Fruit, 58, 60, 270 

Frying hardtack, 200 

Fuller, Squire, 482 

Gabion, 227 

Gage, Barton, 293 

Gage, Jesse, 471 

Gamble, D. P., 421 

Gambrill's mill, 126, 132, 302 

Gardening, 237 

Garfield, J. A., 445 

Garrett, President J. W., 123 

Gatchell, H. M., 301 

Catling gun, 109 
G Company comes up, 89, 95, 104, 120, 

157, 169 

General shaking-up, 77 

Geneva, 262 
Georgetown, 36, 53, 76, 138 

Gettysburg, 55 

Gilmore, Gen. Q. A., 109 

Girls and flags, 325 

"Go in," 147 

Goldsborough. E. Y., 6 

"Good at running," 168 

"Good morning," 320 

"Go on, Jack," 13 

Goose creek, 137 

Goose for supper, 168 

Gordon, Gen., 147, 149 

G. A. R. Posts, 284, 285 

Grandy, S. J., 527 

Granger, M. M., 173, 174 

Grant, Gen., 93, 101, 10.3, 107, 119, 1.3S, 

141, 147, 214, 231, 258 

Order about deserters, 216 

Gray, S. P., 210 

Great Sodus bay, 3(!7 



P»ge. 
Greenwood, W. E., 15, 421, 472 

Gregory, T., 15, 23, 49, 84, 100, 421, 454, 

471 
Grover, Gen., 
Guarding Aqueduct road, 
Guarding prisoners. 
Guarding railroad, 
Guinea station, 
Gurley, M. D., Henry, 

Hagerstown, 
Hale, Killing of Mrs., 
Halifax Court House, 
Hall, A. S., 
Halleek, H. W., 
Halltown, 
Hamilton, 

Hampden-Sidney College, 
Hampton Institute, 
Hampton Roads, 
Hangings for desertion, 
Hanna, M. A., 
Hanover Court House, 
Hardin, Gen. M. D., 
Hardtack, 
Hardtack scarce, 
"Hardtack and Coffee," 
Harmon, Alfred, 
Harmon, D. B., 15, 

527, 537 
Harmon, William, 
Harper's Ferry, 37, 54, 

145, 291 
Harris, Private, 
Harris. S. F., 

Cedar Creek, 
Harrisonburg, 
Hart's island, 
Han-ey, T. S., 
Haskin, Gen. J. A., 
Hatcher's run. 
Hat order, 
Hawley. William, 
Hays, Gen. John, 
Hayes, Gen. R. B., 
Hayhoe, H., 

Haynes, Chaplain E. M., 
Headboards for graves. 





149, 193 




261 




196 




248 




87, 88 




117 




124 




273 




243 




248, 333 




14, 252 




139 




137 




235 




121 




121 


209, 


210, 219 




427 




94 




289 




263 




95 




6 




293, 421 


132, 


290, 421, 




293, 421 


122. 


139. 141, 




256, 261 


6, 


196, 549 




187 




ma 




272 




422, 458 


58, 


289, 403 




218 




217, 233 


15, 


, 503. 527 




357 




177 




189 




6 




249 



INDEX. 



607 



H Company, 

He didn't put it in, 

He got left, 

Heintzelman, Gen., 

He lived, 

Henry, Col. W. W., 

Hermann, John, 

He shot too close, 

Hickok, W. F., 

Hill, CTen. A. P., 

Hillhouse, Thomas, 

Hitchcock, W. J., 

Hoag, F. J., gets sword, 

Hoff, J. E., 

Hoffman, B. F., 

Hogg, Lieut. Col. George. 

Holabird, Gen. S. B., 

Holcomb, Almon, 

Holland, Sir Henry, 

Hollywood cemetery, 

Home, 

Home from prison, 

Homesickness, 

Honey, 

Hooker, Chester, 

Horn, John W., 

Homer, "Jim," 

Horse-play, 

Horton, CTarenee, 

Horton, George S., 

Hot bullet. 

Hough, C. W., 

How he got out, 

Howard, H. P., 6, 

Howard, Orson, 15, 180, 422, 

Howard, Gen. 0. 0., 

Howe, Ellas, 

Howe, S. A., 6, 16, ;6, 185, 262, 

Howell, V. R., 

Hoxie, J. C, 

Hudson, Pitts 0., 

Hughes, H., 

Hundred-days men. 

Hunt, Ralph, 

Hunter, Gen., 

Hunting creek, 

Huntington, E. L., 



132, 



54, 58; 



90, 



422, 456, 472 



Page. 

156 

276 

274 

289 

282 

124 

152 

281 

293 

226, 238 

14 

458 

218, 472 

457, 504 

422, 493 
272 
592 
504 
400 
356 
304 

350-306 

56 

199 

482 

101, 107 

103 

43 

549 

450 

52 

516 

274 

285, 286 

503, 549 

209 

39 

423, 570 
151 



15, 18, 19, 18 



471 
293 
549 
315 
424 
141 
58 
6, 424 



Hurtubise, S. E., 
Cedar Creek, 
Hutchinson, John, 
Hyattatown, 
Hyde, Harlow, 



Page. 

6 

184-187 

278 

139, 316 

425 



Hyde, J. H., 5, 15, 18, 124, 166, 424, 457 
Hyde, Ihomas W., 107, 244 

Hyde, Zenas, 424 



"I can no' charge," 
"I can't get out," 
I Company, 
Illinois Sth Cavalry, 
Ingalls, J. J., 
Inspections, 
Irwin, Gen. R. B., 



236 
349 
95, 104, 161, 250 
123 
445 
47 
193 



Jackson, Andrew, 210 

Jagger, D. E., 94 

James river, 108, 119, 157 

Jaquett, W. L., 4.56 

Jefferson, 139 

Jersey Brigade, 145 

Jerusalem plank-road. 111, 115 

Jewhurst, J. W., 16, 235, 537, 571 

Jim and his tormentors, 71 

Jimmy scared, 101 

John L. and the mice, 73 

"Johnnies," why, 316 

Johnson, Andrew, 418 

Johnston, Joseph E., 247 

Joke on the boys, 246 

Julia, 48 

July 4th, 117 

Kautz, Gen., 113 

K Company, 179 

Kearney, Philip, 36 

Keifer, J. W., 90, 96, 107, 149, 150, 174, 
220 
Account of assault, April 2, 223 

Sailor's Creek, 232, 241, 257 

Farewell, 259, 262, 286, 306 

Kellogg, Col., 100 

Kenyon, V. A., 4, 6, 263, 370, 425, 455, 
504 

Cedar Creek, 190 

Kershaw. Gen., 145, 146, 2.35 



608 



NINTH NEW TORK HEAVY AETILLERT. 







P»ge. 




Pw. 


Kevand, John, 




368 


Low, Alvah, 


293 


Key, Francis Scott, 




128 


Lowell, Charles K., 153, 


164, 193 


Kibbie, A. M., 




185 


Luray valley. 


145 


"Kingdom coming," 




117 


Lybolt, Arch., 


428 


King, G«n. A. E., 




302 


Lynchburg, 


s-^-j 


Kirby, Mr., 




135 


Lyon, C. L., 15, 48, 62, 492 


Kitching, Col. H., 


159, 


, 160, 193 


Lyon, Gen. Nat., 


39 


Kitty Baker, 




347 


Lyons, Lord, 


34, 42 


"Kitty Wells," 




342 






Klunipp, George, 




293 


MeCauseland, Gtn., 


140 


Knapp, George P., 




15, 559 


McClennan, M. R., 


90, 132 


Knapp, J. D., 6, 


426, 


482, 537 


McDougal, Col. C, 


93, 405 


Knapp, J. N., 




593 


McDowell, Charles, 


6 


Knapsack, Contents of a. 




29, 79 


Mellwaine, Rich., 


235 


Knowles, H. P., 15, 29, 48, 


,370, 


405, 426, 


Mclntyre, W. H., 


482 


437, 455 






Mack, Samuel R., 


123 


Knox, C. E., 




492 


Mackenzie, Col. R. S., 


193 


Knoxville, 




313 


McKinley, Major William, 
McKnight, Michael, 


177 
210 


Lafayette, 




125 


McLean, Wilraer, 


238 


Lamont, Daniel, 




289 


House, 


239 


Lamoreaux, S. B., 5, 15, 


181, 


198, 225, 


McMaster, J. S., 


527 


226, 235, 264, 411, 


426, 


454, 515, 


McNulty, Michael, 


429, 482 


516 






Mahan, Patrick, 


343 


Landstreet, Col. W. T., 




301 


"Mail to go out," 


285 


Lape, S. W., 




493 


Maine 1st Heavy, 


55, 84 


L Company, 75, 80, 95, 


104, 


158, 207, 


Manchester, D., 


504 


215, 220, 237, 264 






Mann, Horace, 


306 


Lee, Custia, 




235 


Mansfield, J. K. R, 


33 


Lee, Fitz, 




143, 145 


Map Burksville to Danville, 


249 


Lee, Gen. R. E., 


103, 


, 107, 138 


Cedar Creek, 


171 


Pursuit of. 


230, 


231, 262 


Cold Harbor, 


97 


Leesburg, 




38, 137 


Forts about Washington, 


296 


"Left, left," 




274 


Monocacy, 


127 


Lent, C. D., 




427, .537 


Petersburg, 


206 


Letter writing, 




276 


Pursuit of Lee, 


229 


Libby Prison, 


210, 


, 251, 352 


Sailor's Creek, 


233 


Lice, 




336, 347 


Shenandoah valley. 


144 


Lincoln, President, 10, 33, 41, 


119, 136, 


Winchester, 


148 


158, 219 






March, Month of, 51, 63, 77 


.\3sas8inated. 




241, 409 


March, A rainy, 


2.54 


Litchard, A. W., 




427 


March to Danville, 


243 


Littlejohn, Col. D. C, 




441 


Marcy, William L., 


434 


Lockwood, W. H., 




482 


Marine Brigade, 


234 


"Logan, Who is left to mourn 


for," 9 


Marshall, A. W., 


472, 527 


Long, A. K., 


6, 


274, 427 


Marshall, David, 


293 


Long Bridge, 




27, 295 


Marshall. Col. E. G., 


261 


Loveless, 




250, 256 


Martin, J. L., 


278 



INDEX. 



609 



Martinets, 
Martinsburg, 
Marvin, J. H., 

Marye's Heights, 
Maryland Brigade, 
Maryland dairies, 



Pa£e. 

159 

145, 147, 157 

6, 152 

85, 256 

206 

126 



Maryland 6th Infantry, 90, 101, 123, 

173, 224 

Massachusetts 37th Infantry, 106 

Massanuttan mountain, 145 

Massie, Charles, 329 

Mattapony river, 256 

Mauk, J. W., 226 

M Company, 135, 146, 179, 264 

Joins, 50 

Mead, Jud., 307 

Meade, G«n., 93, 100, 119, 206, 307 

Meade's station, 203 

Mean trick, 50 

Medbury, Mrs. J. L., 446 

Meigs, John R, 197 

Mellon, M., 130 

Merrimac, Ram, 121 

Merritt, Gen., 143, 149, 197, 234 

Middletown, 143, 145 

MUes, D. S., . 25, 26 

Miles, Gen. N. S., 219 

Miles marched by the Ninth, 288 

Milford station, 88 

Milk lunch, 167 

Miller, Elijah, 434, 439 

Millwood, 169, 323 

Monocacy, Battle, 121-134, 157, 278, 411 

Monocaey bridge, 125 

Monocacy episode. A, 300-302 

Monocacy river, 140, 141 

Monocacy to Danville, From, 314-331 

Moody, William F., 273 

Moore and MeCall, 49 

Morehouse, E., 6 

Morfit, Major, 313 

Morgan. Hon. C, 18 

Morgan, "Dan.," 153 

Morgan, Hon. E. B., 11 

Morgan, E. D., 12 

Morris, L. X., 44 
Morris, L. 0., 44, 49, 56, 74, 75 

Morris, Staats, 44 



Page 

Moseby, Col. J. S., 145, 197 

Moulton, E. F., 293 

Mt. Carmel Church, 89 

Mt. Crawford, 156 

Mt. Olivet cemetery, 128 

Mt. Vernon, 82, 205, 402 

Mudge, Charles, 428 

Mudge, Lewis, 428 

Mudge, Seldon J., 428 

Mudge, Warham, 6, 15, 23, 32, 34, 62, 

113,211,428,455 

Mulford, Col., 358 

Muim, Hiram, 429 

Munson's hill, 257 

Murdock, E. H., 134 

Muster-in, 18 

Alyers, Samuel, 151 

Nash, Edwin, 457 

Negro hanged, 110 

Negus, John, 333 

Nervous sentinel, 32 

Newberry, E. W., 58, 429 

New Jersey Ist Battery, 93 

11th Infantry, 36 

14th Infantry, 122, 124, 303 

29th Infantry, 40 

New Store, 237 

Newspapers in camp. No, 214 

Newtown, 143 

New Year's, 49, 76 

New York city, 22 

New York Independent, 103 

New York Troops, 5th Cavalry, 186 

8th Cavalry, 25, 146 

24th Cavalry, 104, 119 

2d H. A., 262, 264, 271; goes home, 

272 

6th H. A., 159 

7th H. A., 54 

10th H. A., SO 

14th H. A., 261 

7.ith Infantry, 149 

106th Infantry, 130 

llOth Infantry, 25 

111th Infantry, 25, 26, 93, 103 

113th Infantry, 44 

117th Infantry, 51 



610 



NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLBEY. 









Page. 








Page. 


129th Infantry, 






47 


Owens, Moses, 






246 


137th Infantry, 






35 


Paden, Thomas, 






181 


138th Infantry, 






46 


Page, Ebenezer, 






73 


184th Infantry, 






162 


Palmer, Porter V., 






30 


N'ight marching, 


86, 92 


116 


Palmyra visitor. 






138 


Xine and the Ninth, 






284 


Pamiinkey river. 






93 


Ninth Corps, 






104 


Parish, F. N., 






6,430 


Ninth Heavy Artillery, 4, 


44, 46, 81 


.90, 


Parker, Judge, 






142 


96, 111, 129, 133, 


136, 


138, 


139, 


Parker, Capt. Samuel 






130 


145, 150, 158, 167, 


173, 


174, 


197, 


Parrish, W. I., 130, 


131, 


179 


431, 580 


220, 224, 252, 257, 


260, 


297 




Patrick's station, 






215 


Size of. 






211 


Patterson. C. P., 




78, 


471, 516 


Muster out. 






262 


Payne, Hon. S. E., 






4 


Leave for home. 






262 


Paymaster, 






168 


Nineteenth Corps, 149, 


150, 


153, 


170, 


Pay-rolls, 






263 


173 








Parshall, D. W., 






413 


Noble, William H., 






39 


Pemberton prison, 






210, 352 


Norman, Jarvis, 






243 


Pennsylvania Troops, 


23d 




214 


North Anna river, 




89, 91 


67th, 90, 113, 150 


173 


,219 


, 220, 224 


North, C. J., 






430 


87th, 






97 


Northeott, J. R., 






188 


138th, 90, 


132, 


150, 


173, 224 


Norton, A. B., 






516 


Penrose, Col. W. H., 






193 


"Not dead yet," 






340 


Personal experiences 


of 


the 


Civil 


Notely, Thomas, 






303 


War, 






390-409 


Notes from a diary, 






310 


Petersburg, 109, 


110, 


205, 223 


Nott, Dr. E., 




20 


434 


Attack on picket 


line. 




210 


Numan, J. D., 




16, 


580 


Assault, March 25, 




220 










Assault, April 2, 






228 


Obser\-atory, Butler's, 






109 


Entered, 






230 


Observatory, 






223 


Petersville, 






139 


Odor from dead bodies. 




102 


106 


Philadelphia, 






24 


"Oh. I'm hit," 






190 


Pickett, Gen., 






235 


Ohio and Chesapeake canal. 




40 


Picket incidents, 74 


94, 


113, 


116. 199 


Ohio Troops, 23d, 






177 


Pidge, George H., 






.537 


110th, 90, 131, l.W 


173 


220. 


224 


Pies, 






51 


122d, 90, 123, 150, 


173, 


220, 


224 


Pigs, 






248 


126th, 90, 173, 


219 


220, 


224 


Pimm, E. T., 






431 


133d, 






59 


Pitcher, George A., 






190 


169th, 






59 


Pocahontas, 






108 


Ohlensphlager, Dr. Emil, 






197 


Point of Rocks, 






108, 110 


"Old G. and T.," 






327 


Point Lookout, 






196 


Old Sore-toes, 






69 


Pole Cat creek. 






89 


Oldswager, John, 


180 


430, 


580 


Poraeroy, Hon. T. M. 






11 


Opequon creek. 




143, 


147 


Pond, E. H., 






293 


Ord, E. 0. C, 






252 


Pontoon bridge. 






108, 119 


Ormsby. 5th N. Y. Cavalry, 




186 


Porter, Col. C. S., 






244 


Orterlipp. Frank, 






102 


Porter. Charles F., 






313 


Oulds, Gen. Robert, 






357 


Porter, Henry, 






61 





INDEX. 




611 




Page. 






Page. 


Postmaster, 


167, 285 


Relay House, 


25, 


135, 161 


Potomac creek, 


82 


Reno, Gen., 




299 


Potomac river, 27, 38, 


40, 58, 61, 80, 


Retreat from Monocacy, 




135 


136, 138, 139 




Reveille, 




68 


Powhatan, 


351 


Review of 6th Corps, 




258 


Prentiss, Capt., 


173 


Rhodes, H. J., 221, 


, 235, 


433, 527 


President's quid, The, 


277 


Rice, Dan., 




31 


Prince George county, 


58 


Rice, J. W., 


370, 


456, 457 


Pringle, W. DeW., 16, 


131, 132, 370, 


Rice, L. B., 


6, 


433, 471 


455, 5S0 




Richards, Col., 




104 


Prison food, 


332 


Richardson, A. D., 




110 


Prisoners of war. 


307-366 


Richmond, 




250 


"Private Harris," 


256, 261 


Captured, 




230 


Punishments, 


50, 51, 211 


March through. 




251 


Putnam, J. J., 


482 


Richmond revisited, 




355 






Ricketts, Gen., 90, 130, 


131, 


150, 159, 


Quick, T. D., 


432, 571 


175, 193, 302, 305 






Quirk, Mr., 


136 


Riddlebergcr, 
Riley, Anth., 




325 

181 


Raiders, 


342 


Riley, Barney, 




210 


Railroads, Destroying, 


91 


Roadside halt. 




253 


Rainy march. 


2.54 


Robinson, Charles, 




571 


Ramseur, Gen. S. D., 


149, 164, 185 


Robinson, Dr. H., 




400 


Rand, Willard, 


221 


Robinson, J. D., 




549 


Randolph, John, 


243 


Rochambeau, Count de. 




13 


Rappahannock river, 


84, 257 


Rockville, 55, 


139, 


318, 320 


Rations, 


165, 257 


Rodes, Gen. R. E., 


149, 


152, 164 


Rations under fire. 


126 


Rodman gun. 




62, 64 


Raulston, Col., 


343 


Roe, A. M., 




13, 433 


Raynor, A. J., 


88 


Roe, A. S., 4, 361 


, 369, 433 


Raze, B. F. 


432 


Roe, X. A. M., 




294 


Ready to move. 


222 


Roessle, Henry, 




160, 503 


Reams' station, 


113 


Roll-call, 




68, 195 


Rebel letter, 


316 


Rooker, Henry, 




407 


Rebel prison, In a, 


331-350 


Rooster crows, 




219 


Rebel rations. 


336 


Roofs Battle Hymn, 




132 


Records, Regimental, 


3 


Rorer, J. T., 




286 


Recruits, 76, 


79, 80, 169, 188 










Ross, Sarah, 




428 


Redgrave, S. C, 

Red tape. 

Reed. 10th Vermont, 


15, 62, 432, 492 
215 


Rosser, Gen., 




163 


339 


Roster of the Xinth, 




453 


Reeves, Stephen, 


6, 17, 432, 471 


Rowland, Henry, 




516 


Regimental band. 


290 


Roys, .J. S., 




284 


Regimental books. 


4 


Rozier's bluff. 




57, 66 


Regiment leaves Auburn, 19 


Ruffle, .Tohn, 




471 


Regiment, Smallest, 


146 


Runyan. Chauncey, 




274 


Reid, Whitelaw, 


59 


Russell, Gen. D. A., 




151, 164 



612 



NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 



Page. 

Sabin, Surgeon S. A., 6, 15, 203, 291, 309, 

413, 434, 455 

Death of Lincoln, 241 

Safford, ilajor, 156 

Sager, J., 53, 291, 293, 370, 425, 456 

Sailor's Creek, 231 

Battle of, 232-237 

Origin of name, 235 

St. Charles' College, 135 

Sand storm, 219 

Saxton, Charles T., 369 

Scared boy, 43 

Scares, 38, 42, 53, 55, 77, 398 

Sehiffer, 361 

Schultze, Otto, 455 

Scipio, 40 

Scott, Gen., 391 

Seribner, G. H., 450 

Second Cayuga and Wayne Regiment, 9 

Second Corps, 99 

Sedgwick, Gen., 90, 105, 303, 304 

Seelye, J. J., 292, 293 

Segoine, Jesse, 12 

Sergeant sews stripes, 21S 

Seward, Col. Aug., 395, 435 

Seward, Frederick, 435 

Seward, Mrs. Frederick, 392 

Seward, Mrs. J. W., 390 

Seward, William H., 4, 9, 21, 34. 40, 41, 

42, 48, 53, 54, 60, 63, 13G, 277, 434 

Seward, William H., Jr., 4, 5, 10, 13, 15, 

17, 18, 35, 47, 48, 49, 53, 54, 57, 

58, 62, 64, 65, 83, 88, 109, 113, 

114, 128, 132, 157, 159, 167, 275, 

368, 370, 395, 397, 403, 435, 430, 

454 

"Seward's pets," 34, 41 

Seymour, Gen., 200, 210, 213, 217, 218. 

256 
Seymour, Horatio, 41 

Sharpshooters, 101 

Shell burst. The, 53, 273 

Shenandoah river, 137, 140, 172, 323 
Shepard, R. B., 55 

Shepardstown, 37 

Shergur, C. L., 439 

Cedar Creek, 6, 180184 



Page. 

Sheridan, Gen., 109, 141, 145, 147, 151, 

153, 155, 169, 170, 174 
Cedar Creek, 175, 185, 193, 201, 231, 

258, 437 

Sheridan's cavalry, 91 

Sherman, Gen., 3 

Sherman, Miss Lodema, 444 

Shorkley, P. T., 293 

Sidney,'sir Philip, 316 

Silver spring, 319 

Sincerbeaux, E., 456 
Sinclair, F. A., 6, 16, 76, 119, 439, 570 

Sinclair, J. P., 185 

Sinclair, James, 440 

Sinclair, W. W., 16, 482, 571 

Singing in camp, 259 
"Six dollars 's better 'n thirteen." 261 

Sixth Corps, 90, 99, 111, 134, 137, 138, 

140, 149, 153, 155, 158, 167, 169, 

170, 201, 223, 231, 257, 303-307, 

315, 318 

Paper, 244 

Review, 258 

Skinner. Jeremiah, 102 

"Skirmishing," 110 

Slap-jacks, 114 

Sleeping under fire, 98 

Slocum, Col. J. S., 298 

Small-pox, 62, 77 

Small, Sergt., 347 

Smith, Capt. A. J., 185 

Smith, Albert L., 128 

Smith, " 'Arry," 341 

Smith, Col. B. F., 90, 101, 107 

Smith, "Extra Billy," 247 

Smith, Jimmy, 341 

Smith, Capt. John, 108 

Smith, Gen. Kirby, 258 

Smith, Lewis, 4.')6 

Smith, Mortimer, 293 

Smith, Col. P. B., 247 

Smith. Gen. W. F., 303 

Smithfield, 146 

Smocker, Frederick, 293 

Snicker's gap, 41, 137, 158 

Sniokerville, 137 

Snow, First, 199 

Before Petersburg, 207 



J 



INDEX. 



613 



P»ge. 

Snyder, A. J., 492 

Snyder, Major G. W., 297 

Snyder, J. L., 492 

Snyder, James W., 6, 12, 13, 15, 49, 51, 

60, 66, 78, 95, 100, 106, 136, 157, 

100, 168, 174, 210, 440, 454, 457 

Cedar Creek, 178, 190, 193, 198, 

His horse dies, 198 

Gets spurs, 201 

On March 25, 221; April 2, 223 

Sailor's Creek, 235, 241, 260 

Farewell, 263 

Snuff-dipping, 250 

Socks wear out, 209 

Soft bread, 117 

Soule, Ira, 293 

Soule, Ira T., 294 

Sova, Alvin X., 128 

Spottsylvania, 84 

Springs in Virginia, 325 

Squier, C. Y., 571 

Sijuires, Sarah, 431 

Squyer, C. W., 16 

Squyer, Irvin, 15, 18, 198, 199, 440, 454, 

559 



Stacey, Alfred E., 

Cedar Creek, 
Stacey, Anthony, 
Stacey, George, 
Stafford, E., 
Stamford, D. J., 
Stanton. E. M., 
Stanton, Col. J. F., 
Staunton, 
Staunton river. 
Steamer George Leary, 

Herman Livingston, 

J. W. D. Prouty, 

John Brooks, 

Salvador, 

State of Connecticut, 

Thomas Powell, 

Winona, 
Stephens. X. T., 
Stem, H. C. 
Stewart. .John F., 
Stone. D. H., 
Stoneman, Gen., 



6 

188, 442 
158, 188, 442 

189, 442 
78, 515, 516 

129 

42, 58, 119, 419 

113 

145, 327, 323 

243, 244 

360 

205 



82 

118 

82 

157 

118 

18 

458 

492. 493 

211, .il6 

313 



Stonewall Jackson, 
Stout, Wilmer, 
Stoyell, George C, 
Straight, Col., 
Strasburg, 

Strickland, N. F., 1.5, 

Strother, D. H., quoted, 
Sturge, Philip, his horse 
Creek, 190, 

Stuart, J. E. B., 
Sunday in camp, 
Sunday's work. 
Surgeon's call. 
Surrender of Lee, 
Sutler ordered away. 
Swift, George W., 444, 
Swift, S. F., 
Sword presentation, 
Syracuse, 



Taft, E. P., 15, 16, 47, 48, 58, 59, 
132, 157, 167, 444, 454 

Tallman, F. A., 

Tallman, Frank, 

Tall soldiers, 

Taps, 

Taylor, J. X., 

Taylor, Major, 

Taylor quoted, 

Tennallytown, 39, 136, 

Tent in the rain. 

Thanksgiving, First, 
1804, 

Thank3gi\Tiig and prayer, 

Thatcher, .J. H., 

Third Battalion joins. 

Third Division thanked, 

Thoburn, Col. .Joseph, 

Thomas, Charles, 

Thomas, Col. C. K., 123, 126, 
302, 315 

Thomas. S. S., 

Thoroughfare gap, 

Threetop mountain, 

Thurlstrup's picture, 

Tid.l. .John. 

Tifft, .L W., 

Tifft, John, 



Page. 

42, 122 

181 

la, 278, 504 

3.54 

155, 156 

444, 471, 472 

163 

at Cedar 

444, 527, 5.59 

38, 42, 55, 91 

37 

226 

68, 69 

238 

219 

515, 516, 559 

15, 18, 504 

403 

262 

94, 131, 

6, 294 

368, 446 

257 

69 

225, 236 

104 

227 

158, 260 

92 

42 

202 

57 

151 

156, 163 

100 

193 

151 

141, 300, 

300 
54, 55 
155 
153 
285 
482 
504 



614 



NINTH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. 



Page 

537, 538 

197 

104, 120 

153 

215, 216, 219 

102 



Tindall, P. P., 
ToUes, Col. C. W., 
Tompkins, Col. C. H., 
Torbert, Gen., 
Trading with rebels. 
Tree cut off by shell, 
Trouble over food, 268 

Tucker, J. Randolph, 234 

Tucker, WUliam H., Cedar Creek, 189 
Turner, "Dick," 353 

Turner, George, 341 

Twenty-second Corps, 138 

Two harvests, 294 

Tyler, Gen. E. B., 123 

Tyler, Governor J. H., 300 

Tyler, President John, 108 

Typhoid fever, 59 



Uniqn volunteer saloon, 
Urbana, 

VaUl, Lieut., 
Valley, The Shenandoah, 
145, 163, 164 

Left, 
Valuable papers, 
Vandenburgh, Major, 
Vanderbilt, A. H., 
Vandervoort, M. L., 
Van Liew, John, 
Verdi, Dr., 
Vermont Troops, 10th, 

1st Heavy, 

Brigade, 
Veteran Association, 
Vickery, J. J., 
Vidette, 

Vishion, H. W., 
Visiting at Cold Harbor, 
Voorhies, George B., 
Vosburg, T., 



23 
139, 316 

98 
141, 142, 144, 

204, 324 

87 

303 

369 

102 

294 

402 

122, 124 

138 

145 

367-389 

61 

116, 199, 211 

3G9 

103, 104 

493 

15, 537 



Wadsworth, James S., 41 

Wagon trains, 86, 196, 198, 199 

Walker, Col. A. F., 188 

Walker, Mayor J. M., 244 

Walker, W. V., 309 



Page. 
WaUace, Gen. Lew, 123, 124, 129, 131, 

270, 271, 300, 301 
War, not Sunday school, 87 

Warn, Charles S., 447 

Washing shirts, 121 

Washington, 25, 26, 30, 32, 36, 55, 58, 

134, 137, 138, 139 
Washington reservoir, 40 

Washington, George, 82, 85, 153 

Statue of, 252 

Wasson, W. E., 15, 49, 370, 454, 455 
Water was saved. The, 103 

Watson, George, 408, 437, 447, 493, 549 

471 

295 

9, 44 

70 

83 

47 

230 

119 

60 



Watson, John, 

Watterson, Htury, 

Wayne, Anthony, 

Wayne county man, Trick on, 

Webster, Daniel, 

Weight of guns, etc., 

Weitzel, Gen. G., 

Weldon railroad, 

Welles, Gideon, 

Welling, Joseph, 11, 14, 15, 16, 21, 25, 
29, 35, 40, 41, 47, 48, 54, 50. 06, 
83, 88, 156, 286, 395, 447, 454 

WestfaU, S. -J., 448 

"What are we here for?" 208 



Wheater, B. E., 


312 


Wheeler, Adjt., 


173 


Wheeler, H. H., 


286, 448, 504 


Whistler, J N. G., 


270, 272, 411 


Whitbeck, J. W., 


449 


WTiite's ford. 


323 


Whittier quoted. 


139 


"\^'hole ribbel army," 


201 


Wilcox, Gen. 0. B., 


230 


Wilcox's Landing, 


108 


Wilderness, 


84 


Wiley. Lieut., 


178 


Williams, L. D., 


492 


Williams House, 


115 


Williamson, J. .7., 


197. 


Williamsport, 


140 


Willow spout. 


S27 


Wilson, David, 


347 


Wilson, Gen., 


113 


Wilson's Cavalry, 


149 



Winchester, 



42, 142, 143. 14.5, .323 



Winchester, Battle of, 

Wing, E. B., 

Wing, S. P., 

Winsor, Columbus, 

Winter house. Plan of. 

Winter quarters, 44, 45, 208, 

Wirz, 

Trial of, 

Wisconsin 5th Infantry, 

Wise, John S., 

Wolcott, Governor Roger, 

Wood, A. S., 4, 5, 15, 16, 48, 49, 
166, 174, 225, 235, 241, 
370, 403, 449, 454, 455, 

Wood, William, 5, 15, 62, 64, 
184, 201, 207, 225, 226, 
370, 451, 454, 527 



INDEX. biO 


Page. 


Page. 


149-155 


Woodstock, 156 


294 


Woodward, S., 15, 527 


294 


Woolen gloves, 324 


316 


Work, Henry C, 117 


46 


Worms in hominy, 72 


212, 213 


Worthington, R. C, 16, 580 


124 


Wright, Gen. H. G., 90, 96, 109, 113, 140, 


270 


169, 170, 193, 217, 224, 226, 240, 


197 


254, 296, 303, 304 


247 

4 
126, 129, 


Letter on Cedar Creek, 177 


Yard, B. J., 6, 158, 201, 213, 516, 549 


368, 369, 


York, N. G., 6 


492, 580 


York's diary, Sergt., 348 


161, 106, 


Young, Edmond, 638 


235, 236, 


Youngest member, vide Dennis 



Crowley, 582 



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